Spartacus Maximus Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The question needs more specifics such as proficient in what exactly? In basics techniques? In application of these? Proficiency in martial arts has different levels and depths each taking considerable time to reach. It is very difficult to answer for oneself because, as previously said, self-criticism is often inaccurate one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 The question needs more specifics such as proficient in what exactly? In basics techniques? In application of these? Proficiency in martial arts has different levels and depths each taking considerable time to reach. It is very difficult to answer for oneself because, as previously said, self-criticism is often inaccurate one way or the other.As I said, I left it deliberately ambiguous as your own interpretation of the term is part of the answer too. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The question needs more specifics such as proficient in what exactly? In basics techniques? In application of these? Proficiency in martial arts has different levels and depths each taking considerable time to reach. It is very difficult to answer for oneself because, as previously said, self-criticism is often inaccurate one way or the other.As I said, I left it deliberately ambiguous as your own interpretation of the term is part of the answer too.So, there's no right or wrong answer!? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I thought I was starting to 'get' taekwondo during my last grading before black belt. I enjoyed it, I had physical power, and I thought I understood WHY. Some years later, I find that teaching adds a whole new level - you have the anxiety of being a beginner at something again, combined with developing a much deeper understanding of everything you've been taught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I thought I was starting to 'get' taekwondo during my last grading before black belt. I enjoyed it, I had physical power, and I thought I understood WHY. Some years later, I find that teaching adds a whole new level - you have the anxiety of being a beginner at something again, combined with developing a much deeper understanding of everything you've been taught.Solid post!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshishinobu Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have to say I felt like I was half way good after my Shodan. It was the day I felt like I was moving as I should. Saying that there are still days when I feel like I am a white belt on my first night. OSU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I usually feel proficient, then I learn something new and realize how much I have yet to learn. Or I spar with someone out of the ordinary (like a person that usually isn't in the same classes as me), and realize I need to go back to the old drawing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshishinobu Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I don't think we ever will be as Proficient as our own ego's would like but I guess it helps ya keep the "beginner mind" lol OSU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Kaizen, that is all. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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