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04-11-2007, 01:54 PM
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Dojo: Exeter Ki Aikido
Location: Devon
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3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Hi Guys,
I will be taking my 3rd Kyu (green belt) grading on Saturday afternoon. I've been oscillating between really nervous and apprehensive; and a little bit nervous and excited for about the last two months. I'm leaning towards excited at the moment but I don't want to get carried away with this.
Advise and encouragement much appreciated.
Amanda
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04-11-2007, 03:06 PM
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Dojo: New School Aikido
Location: Stockton, CA
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Just keep breathing, Amanda. Your instructor wouldn't let you test if he (or she) didn't believe you could pass.
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04-12-2007, 01:23 AM
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Dojo: Tai Wa Lokeren, Budokai Mechelen
Location: Lokeren
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Enjoy your time on the mat.
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04-12-2007, 03:21 AM
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Dojo: Yoshin-ji Aikido of Marshall
Location: Wisconsin
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Wait until the time of the test to start worrying about it. Of course, by then it will be too late.
In gassho
Mark
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04-12-2007, 03:37 AM
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Dojo: Dangayan Singkaw Aikido Shinzui Group Philippines
Location: Plymouth, UK
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Good on ya! Ganbatte kudasai!
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Inocencio Maramba, MD, MSc
Dangayan Singkaw Aikido Shinzui
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04-12-2007, 08:27 AM
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Amanda,
I'm in the same boat. Testing for 2nd next Friday.
I agree that if sensei says you're ready to test, you are.
I often wonder what I'm worried about. What will happen if I miss some technique. Nothing, life will go on and you will not be told to leave the dojo. Ride it and enjoy the rush.
Eric
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04-16-2007, 06:09 AM
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Dojo: Exeter Ki Aikido
Location: Devon
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Thanks for all the kind words guys. I did pass
Good Luck for your grading Eric.
Amanda
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04-16-2007, 09:26 AM
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Good job, Amanda. I figured you'd do just fine.
Thanks.
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04-16-2007, 10:06 AM
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Dojo: Kingston Aikido
Location: New York
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Congratulations, Amanda!
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Karen
"Try not. Do...or do not. There is no try." - Master Yoda
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04-16-2007, 12:27 PM
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Dojo: New School Aikido
Location: Stockton, CA
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Quote:
Amanda Lindsay wrote:
Thanks for all the kind words guys. I did pass
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Congratulations. And because it's obligatory for someone to say and nobody has yet:
Now, get back to training.
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04-17-2007, 02:56 PM
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Dojo: Aikido of Conway
Location: Arkansas
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
I am slow to getting on the computer but myself and another tested on the other side of the "pond" for our Shodan. I know the apprehension was probably the same and left just as quick as it started. We can say that the 14th was a good day for many. Funny how "Ai" can be reached across the globe.
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04-18-2007, 03:52 AM
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Dojo: Exeter Ki Aikido
Location: Devon
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Re: 3 Kyu Grading on Saturday
Congrats Jon.
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