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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
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Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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 Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:15 pm Post subject: Testing for my First Dan |
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So it's finally happening, I'm going to be tested for my black-belt in about two weeks, along with two other students. This is the first black-belt test in our Dojo in about 8 years; we even have some people flying in to observe.
Needless to say I'm both excited and nervous... Well more nervous.
Excited to be tested, nervous as I have no idea how this is going down, and I hope I’m over thinking a few things… But in the meantime I’m driving myself a wee bit crazy. So I wanted to put some of my thoughts down.
At this point I basically convinced myself that I 1: utterly suck (unlikely), 2: that I’m over thinking, or 3: I am being held to a higher standard than the other students.
I am hoping I'm over thinking, but there are a few little things bothering me that got me thinking. Such as having a Dan ranked Karateka (2ed Dan) for partner work, when the other two students wont. I mean it seems unfair to me, unless they expect me to have a higher standard then the others.
In any case I'll keep following up with my experience over the next few weeks. |
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Wastelander
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Joined: 18 Oct 2010
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
Styles: Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-Ryu, Judo, KishimotoDi
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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My guess is that you are overthinking it--I was overthinking everything leading up to my shodan test, last year  . Good luck!
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Good to know that general panic and overthinking everything is normal leading up to a Shodan test. Thanks for the luck 
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DWx
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Joined: 17 Jan 2007
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Location: UK
Styles: Tae Kwon Do & Yang family Tai Chi
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds a little bit like Imposter Syndrome: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome
Most likely you're fine. don't worry too much and just do your best. Good luck!
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Nidan Melbourne
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Styles: Goju-Ryu, BJJ, Balintawak Arnis
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| Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:09 am Post subject: |
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| that is totally normal for you to feel like that. But don't try and overthink it on the day. |
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sensei8
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| Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Relax...have fun...and let the testing cycle take care of itself. You'll do just fine!!
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Patrick
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Zaine
Black Belt
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Location: Dallas, TX
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Good luck! Just relax and you will do great!
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jaypo
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I was actually more nervous for my brown belt test than my Shodan test. I felt that I knew everything that I could know up to that point. I put a lot of pressure on myself for Brown. I was determined to shine for Shodan. However, the night before, a few people were testing, and I hurt my knee while sparring with them. When I walked in for my test, I told myself that I was either making this rank or trying until my knee gave out! And I had my best performance ever. I think it was because I mentally told myself that I couldn't fail and that I was going to be perfect!
As for having a 2nd dan as a partner, I think that will give you an advantage. Their experience will help you- iron sharpens iron.
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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| Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all for the well wishes. I just got just a few days left until the test. Working on the small written test tonight. Which I find kind of nice, as it's making me reflect on everything up to this point.
I'll report back after the test |
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