Thursday, December 2, 2010

One week until the exam!

Remember, the exam is there to serve as your milestone, and for you to be judged your improvement objectively. It does not prove if you're better/worse than others just because you pass/fail.

Stay true to the basics. We do not measure your sparring skills. We want to see your solid fundamentals that you can build up on.

• Stance
• Posture
• Target
• Stability
• Breathing
• Focus
• Spirit
• Don't forget Kiai!

In my opinion you will all easily pass the next level, but we will have this mean examiner Mr. Ron Vance on Thursday. Do your best or he will put you down!!! :-D

Training Subjects:

Kihon:
8th Kyu level Kihon sequence
Your own level Kihon sequence
Gedan-barai
Gedan-barai while stepping to the side
Same as above, followed by Gyaku-zuki
Mae-geri & Yoko-geri initiation against resistance
Combination: Gedan-barai / Oi-zuki / Gedan-barai / Yori-ashi Gyaku-zuki

Kata:
Your own

Keep on training; even just occasional mental practice helps.