Taking first promotion test!

[matt.m]

You will do absolutely great. I have confidence in you. Good luck and post details.

 

[shesulsa]

Yeah, awesome testing, Jen! You ROCK! artyon:

 

[RichK]

Good luck Swordlady!! Hey where do you train? I trained under someone years ago in NJ that was under Waite Sensei.

 

[Jenna]

It's official: I will be testing for 5th kyu this Saturday. I'm pretty confident about the techniques, but I'm still a bit nervous - because I haven't had *any* promotion tests since my TKD years as a teen.

And my right knee is still bothering me, though a hot pack and knee brace seem to be helping...

Yeah good luck from me too.. tho I think you will not need it.. Im thinking youre a right little class swot!!

Seriously.. itll be a breeze Im sure.. I wonder whats on your syllabus that youll be tested on? Id be interested to know what style is it you are practicing??

All my wishes for a calm disposition a clear head (and a strong knee!)

Yr most obdt hmble srvt,
Jenna

 

[Swordlady]

Rich: I'm studying under Henry Smith of the Philadelphia Aikikai. I don't know Donovan Waite personally, but I've heard his name several times. His dojo is about 1.5 miles away from mine.

Hey Jenna...good hearing from you again! Our school uses the U.S. Aikido Federation Promotion test requirements. This is what is required for 5th kyu:

1. Shomen-uchi Ikkyo (omote & ura)
2. Shomen-uchi Irimi-nage
3. Katate-tori Shiho-nage (omote & ura)
4. Ryote-tori Tenchi-nage (omote & ura)
5. Tsuki Kote-gaeshi
6. Ushiro Tekubi-tori Kote-gaeshi (omote & ura)
7. Morote-tori Kokyu-ho (omote & ura)

 

[kroh]

KNOCK 'EM DEAD! Er...Umm....I meant...Please render Uke incapable of further attack and thus show him the error of his aggression leading to a enlightenment to both you and your attacker... or something aikido-y like that.

Seriously, let us know how you do since we are all pulling for you.
Regards,
Walt

 

[theletch1]

KNOCK 'EM DEAD! Er...Umm....I meant...Please render Uke incapable of further attack and thus show him the error of his aggression leading to a enlightenment to both you and your attacker... or something aikido-y like that.

Seriously, let us know how you do since we are all pulling for you.
Regards,
Walt

Man, that is great! I'll have to use that in class on sunday.:ultracool

 

[fireman00]

Take it easy, breath deeply and enjoy! I'd say good luck, but luck doesn't have anything to do with it - your skills do.

 

[kroh]

Man, that is great! I'll have to use that in class on sunday.:ultracool

Thanks. I trained in Aikido for six months in Rhode Island with Glenn Webber before I blew out my knee. It was fun training.

Back to topic: Jen seems like a good person with a good head on her shoulders, I am sure that she will do just fine.

Regards,
Walt

 

[SFC JeffJ]

Since I probably won't be back on till after your testing tomorrow...Good luck Jen, but I'm sure you don't need it.

Jeff

 

[Swordlady]

I PASSED! :ultracool

 

[SFC JeffJ]

Congrats!!!!! I knew you would!

artyon:

 

[kroh]

Congrats Jen! PLease post the video!

JK

Regards,
Walt

 

[mcantele]

You will do fine. I recently tested for the first time in TKD with some fairly serious achilles tendon issues. My test went very well. So will yours. Mike

 

[Jenna]

I PASSED! :ultracool

YAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Hey Jennifer thats absolutely brilliant news.. oooh how did that ol gammy knee of yours hold up?? and hows the wrists, ha!

Seriously.. WELL DONE YOU!!

Yr most obdt hmble srvt,
Jenna

 

[kroh]

Yr most obdt hmble srvt

Exactly how does one qualify for that anyway!?!

Regards,
Walt

 

[BlackCatBonz]

I PASSED! :ultracool

WTG!!

 

[Kacey]

Congratulations!!!! artyon:

 

[Jade Tigress]

WooHoo!
Congratulations Jennifer!!!!

artyon:artyon:artyon:artyon:artyon:artyon:artyon:artyon:

Never any doubt in my mind you would do awesome!

:asian: :asian: :asian:
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[Kanoy919]

Congradulations!!!

Drinks are on you