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Old 08-02-2009, 09:16 PM   #18
GMaroda
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Re: Nervous Newbie - About to Test

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Steve Thomas wrote: View Post
Take some water on board before you start the test. Otherwise I find that the combination of nerves, the physical exertion, and the curious effect that Aikido has on one's ability to remember to breathe makes me dry up very quickly.
I second this. If you don't have to pee, you're not hydrated enough!

That and have fun! Sure it's nervous, but it's controlled and no sensei worth their salt is going to let you test unless they already know you're going to pass!
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