Passed the test. Now an Orange belt in Karate.
It was intense. We did a lot of drills and forms to start. Went outside and did them in the parking lot for about an hour. It was 104 yesterday here in Vegas so I covered myself with sun screen before the test knowing we would be outside. Came back in and did about another hour of drills, forms, and sparring. Got my new belt and certificate.
My test wasn't perfect as I did get told to correct my stance twice, once because my horse stance wasn't deep enough and once because I needed to switch my legs. There were a few other things I felt were a little off but I get into the mindset that if a test is not perfect then it's a failure. Sensei told me that I did a great job. Feels good to get that first test out of the way. First tests with a new instructor are challenging because you don't know what to expect. I had never watched one of their tests before.
Now I start getting ready for purple belt.
It was intense. We did a lot of drills and forms to start. Went outside and did them in the parking lot for about an hour. It was 104 yesterday here in Vegas so I covered myself with sun screen before the test knowing we would be outside. Came back in and did about another hour of drills, forms, and sparring. Got my new belt and certificate.
My test wasn't perfect as I did get told to correct my stance twice, once because my horse stance wasn't deep enough and once because I needed to switch my legs. There were a few other things I felt were a little off but I get into the mindset that if a test is not perfect then it's a failure. Sensei told me that I did a great job. Feels good to get that first test out of the way. First tests with a new instructor are challenging because you don't know what to expect. I had never watched one of their tests before.
Now I start getting ready for purple belt.