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how my promotion test went.
Posted On 03/16/2008 20:51:45 by Conartist

So I had my promotion test yesterday. First off, I had to rush in because I had a long lunch with my old professor from university. So right when I got in, I got right into my uniform and after about a minute of stretching I was up to do situps and pushups. Which was really not problem for me since I was already decently prepared with my cardio.

After a while of waiting, it my turn to do poomse. Having memorized all the poomse up till my current belt, I don't think I made any huge mistakes. But I do admit I made the small mistakes of not putting enough power in some of my blocks and backfists and other things.

The kick I had to learn for this test is my spin hook kick. For a while my master has been training me to just loosen up on my technique. I have to admit I don't think I've achieved that flow on one of my legs with the spin hook. Interestingly, I able to do the kick well with my left leg but my right leg I put too much power in it and it compromises my technique as a result.

There was a short essay part of the exam that we had to hand in. Admittingly, I didn't have time to hand that in at the time. But my master is okay with handing the essay in later. I'll probably post it up in a blog when I'm done.

So all in all, it wasn't my best promotion test. But I did okay.

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From: kixstart
03/18/2008 22:03:19
Congrats on a good test. In my opinion its not about being perfect, its about doing your best and learning each day, which you only do by making mistakes


From: narcsarge
03/17/2008 10:15:02

Congratulations!  What belt did you test for?  I have to admit that I had the same issue with that kick.  I would tend to try and power through the kick when I was practicing for the break.  Once I relaxed and just "let the kick happen" I broke the board w/ ease. 

Again congratulations and well done.



From: kalynn
03/16/2008 21:33:16
Congratulations! My master always tells us that we had a good test if we thought of nothing else during the test but what we were doing.  No distractions, no doubts, complete focus.




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