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Mark L said:There've been a few threads about preparing for the black belt test and its duration, I have a different question.
How did you feel after the test? Not the tired, sore, elated, disappointed feelings, but how has your perspective changed?
Personally I feel a major sense of accomplishent, and am in full agreement with my instructor awarding me the rank :ultracool Seriously, I'm starting to look at my skills with a more critical eye, I feel like I have to break down everything and start over. I know folks say the learning really begins at shodan, so maybe what I'm going through is normal.
Last night I was practicing side kicks far a few minutes and I was thinking "What kind of crap is this?" Get more upright, drive through the target, extend, explode, etc. Jeez, I'm a BB now and I can't do a decent friggin' sidekick? I have a lot of work to do if I'm going to wear that belt.
Thoughts?
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Sounds like me many moons ago. BTW, thanks for making me feel old, and like a rookie again! :uhyeah: