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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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Great post and congratulation, Hawkmoon. Life takes us where it takes us, and sometimes all we can do is play the cards we're dealt.
Your test reminded me of mine...
My sensei had us do 100 front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks, and hook kicks with each leg, hitting pads held by black belts. When we were done (there were 2 of us testing for shodan), he says "Now that we're done with warmups, we can begin." Begin???
After basically re-taking every single promotional test from white belt up, we finished with a 25 man kumite. It's was knockdown style, only we wore hand, foot, and head protection. We only had 1 day, but it was 8am until about 4pm. Zero breaks. We brought a water bottle and were allowed sips here and there, but if I dont think I had time to even drink half of it. We ended with a 3 minute round of kumite between the two of us testing. We both had this burst of energy because we knew it was the last thing, but we burned ourselves out in about a minute. I'm pretty sure we looked like zombies at that point.
I remember telling my father and uncles about it the next day at a family cookout, as my arms and legs were covered in bruises. I only had 3 or 4 bruises on my chest and none on my face/head, so I did pretty good.
I can't wait to see what Kaicho Nakamura has in store for me when I test for shodan under him. Should be interesting.
Hanshi Arneil is a living legend. It's a HUGE honor to be tested and recognized by him. Much respect. |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16446
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Great post and congratulation, Hawkmoon. Life takes us where it takes us, and sometimes all we can do is play the cards we're dealt.
Your test reminded me of mine...
My sensei had us do 100 front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks, and hook kicks with each leg, hitting pads held by black belts. When we were done (there were 2 of us testing for shodan), he says "Now that we're done with warmups, we can begin." Begin???
After basically re-taking every single promotional test from white belt up, we finished with a 25 man kumite. It's was knockdown style, only we wore hand, foot, and head protection. We only had 1 day, but it was 8am until about 4pm. Zero breaks. We brought a water bottle and were allowed sips here and there, but if I dont think I had time to even drink half of it. We ended with a 3 minute round of kumite between the two of us testing. We both had this burst of energy because we knew it was the last thing, but we burned ourselves out in about a minute. I'm pretty sure we looked like zombies at that point.
I remember telling my father and uncles about it the next day at a family cookout, as my arms and legs were covered in bruises. I only had 3 or 4 bruises on my chest and none on my face/head, so I did pretty good.
I can't wait to see what Kaicho Nakamura has in store for me when I test for shodan under him. Should be interesting.
Hanshi Arneil is a living legend. It's a HUGE honor to be tested and recognized by him. Much respect. |
Now THAT'S a testing cycle; one after my own heart. MEMORIES!! LOVE IT!!
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!! |
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The Pred
Green Belt
Joined: 26 Jun 2003
Posts: 385
Styles: Goju Ryu
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!! |
One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol. |
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| JR 137 wrote: |
| I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!! |
One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol. |
I'm pretty sure it's for kata and other solo stuff. Making it so you can't cheat by copying others if you forget something. Our sensei has us close our eyes and do stuff every now and then. Sometimes I end up in the right spot. Other times I've ended up facing about 90 degrees the wrong way. |
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Bulltahr
Brown Belt
Joined: 08 Mar 2015
Posts: 727
Location: NEW ZEALAND
Styles: Shotokan, Seido Juku
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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| JR 137 wrote: |
| The Pred wrote: |
| JR 137 wrote: |
| I've heard people testing under Nakamura are required to bring blindfolds. Hopefully they're not used during kumite!!! |
One of my old instructors used to have the kids bring blindfolds for kata class at times. Even the most simple ones become difficult as people end up on the other side of the room, lol. |
I'm pretty sure it's for kata and other solo stuff. Making it so you can't cheat by copying others if you forget something. Our sensei has us close our eyes and do stuff every now and then. Sometimes I end up in the right spot. Other times I've ended up facing about 90 degrees the wrong way. |
Here also, with eyes closed, also reverse kata and opposite side. The reverse kata really frys the brain!
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hammer
Green Belt
Joined: 28 Sep 2004
Posts: 370
Styles: Kyokushin, TKD
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Didn't see this before...
All I can say is wow.
Congrats on a fantastic accomplishment. |
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Hawkmoon
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 17 Jun 2013
Posts: 891
Location: MK in the UK
Styles: Kyokushin
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Thank you all!
Sorry for the essay, but as I mention I had to get it written down, get it out of my head!
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Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate.
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tallgeese
Black Belt
Joined: 04 May 2008
Posts: 6879
Location: McHenry County, IL
Styles: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bujin Bugei Jutsu, Gokei Ryu Kempo Jutsu, MMA, Shootfighting, boxing, kickboxing, JKD, Pekiti Tersia Kali
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IcemanSK
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 1084
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Styles: Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan
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Congratulations!!!!
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