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Old 06-18-2004, 07:27 AM   #1
dan guthrie
Dojo: Aikido of SLO
Location: Morro Bay
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Testing vs demonstration

I just did my 5th Kyu demonstration last night. It's my first.
I was a nervous wreck until sensei distracted me with a shiny object, and a lot of mind-occupying games. After I got up in front and started tenkan, the pressure stopped.
I'm still new so I may be wrong, but in our dojo you are invited to demonstrate after sensei has watched you do the required techniques during regular class. It's not a test, she already knows you can do it. It really lessens the pressure.
Does this match anyone else's experience?
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