I usually don't focus on the exam requirement a week prior to the test, but this time I had to continue teaching it since many of you didn't seem to be well prepared. As Chief Instructor of this dojo I'm responsible for your training and progress. I hate to see any of our students failing but at the same time I can't let our standard drop either, so what I have to do is to make sure those who test are ready.
Unfortunately I did not do a good enough job and a few students failed this time. We invite examiners from outside our dojo for an objectivity. I felt bad that I did not teach well enough to those who failed, that some of the points those examiners mentioned were not well covered in my classes. I have to learn from this and try to teach better; this was really a big lesson to me.
Regardless of the results of the exam, I hope you all learned some valuable lessons. Just like a competition, victory is not the goal but the process leading to it and what you learned through the experience are of greater value. An exam is a milestone in your lifelong training; even if you achieve a high rank you wanted, that only means that you now have more responsibilities and a lot more to learn... But don't be discouraged; it still is a fun process nevertheless! I promise!!
Those who passed, it's time for you to learn a new Kata. Check this blog's old entries and find your new Kata's youtube clips. There is a Kata book in our kitchen, too. Ask the higher ranks before or after the class. I will try to spend some time individually after every class, so try not to miss too many classes for next one month (or even one year...!).
We will also continue with a set-up strategy (Sasoi-waza = inviting) for the next 1-2 weeks. The Regional Championship is coming up this weekend. A tournament will be held at Peer's dojo in San Diego. The Nationals will take place in June. Still a lot of events are happening... And only 4 MORE MONTHS UNTIL THE NEXT EXAM!!! :-)
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