tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post8341931623368352207..comments2023-10-01T10:41:23.092-05:00Comments on Going my Way: Is it o.k. if I admit that I'm terrified???Mirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-33083577505012121592008-01-16T10:55:00.000-06:002008-01-16T10:55:00.000-06:00Thanks Mat, Happy 2008 to you too!Thanks Mat, Happy 2008 to you too!Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-1181878175959511172008-01-16T09:11:00.000-06:002008-01-16T09:11:00.000-06:00Yep, it's ok to name everything.But, at the same t...Yep, it's ok to name everything.<BR/><BR/>But, at the same time, the world doesn't revolve around a grade. :D<BR/><BR/>Be well!<BR/><BR/>Happy 2008!!!Mathieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914289317924626891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-3226970953941184012008-01-16T07:25:00.000-06:002008-01-16T07:25:00.000-06:00That fear of facing physical injury tends to relax...That fear of facing physical injury tends to relax when I'm not nursing an already injured body part. <BR/><BR/>Physical risk is part of our training in Martial Arts. We know that we take our bodies into a potentially harmful environment when we go into training. Our goal is to improve our ability to avoid injury.<BR/><BR/>I like how you treat tests as a coaching moment Colin. I believe that I would enjoy testing under your supervision because whether I pass or fail, I still come out of that experience with a gain.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-37708372738617064712008-01-16T02:44:00.000-06:002008-01-16T02:44:00.000-06:00Unfortunately to fear physical injury may reduce y...Unfortunately to fear physical injury may reduce your ability to push past your limits. I'm in two minds about baby-ing yourself whilst needing to be in test mode.<BR/><BR/>As for failing ... the secret is that it is EXTREMELY difficult for an instructor to fail a student going through a test. Most often instructors pass the students if there are doubts. I only know a handful of schools, mine included which fail students regularly. <BR/><BR/>I had a real epiphany once a couple of years ago and use the grading as a 'coaching session'. Thus it alleviated my own distaste for failing people - allowing me to fail or pass the student in accordance with their performance and my expectations.<BR/><BR/>Failing is not such a bad thing. <BR/><BR/>ColinColin Weehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777513509370303056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-31443509427130393252008-01-15T06:54:00.000-06:002008-01-15T06:54:00.000-06:00Yes, Frotoe.. that's it!!!!I am anxious about bein...Yes, Frotoe.. that's it!!!!<BR/><BR/>I am anxious about being injured again. It seems that belt tests, and tournaments are breeding grounds for injury.<BR/><BR/>My left leg is just starting to feel normal after what happened on my December belt test.<BR/><BR/>Although, if I was to make Shihan aware of all of my physical issues.. I'd need to bring a written list. There's a good amount of them. My Sensei is aware of all of the things that I have to train through when I do karate.<BR/><BR/>I will just do my best.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-5114230835536828832008-01-15T05:25:00.000-06:002008-01-15T05:25:00.000-06:00It doesn't seem to me that the worst that can happ...It doesn't seem to me that the worst that can happen is that you fail your test. I don't think that failing is ever the worst that can happen. Now, injuring yourself..thats another story. I think you should make your Shihan aware of any physical issues you have before you test. Most instructors are (or should be) sensitive to real physical limitations~ especially in dedicated adult students like yourself. After that, give it all you've got and then some. I bet you'll do great. :) Indomitable Spirit!!frotoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229341195876947860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-80296759637183278592008-01-13T10:35:00.000-06:002008-01-13T10:35:00.000-06:00Thanks for the support, sarah, and Colin.You know ...Thanks for the support, sarah, and Colin.<BR/><BR/>You know what Colin? In all of my belt rank tests, I haven't failed one of them yet. Maybe it's high time that I experience what that feels like... <BR/><BR/>I don't think that I fear failure in the test, I always tell myself, and told my students, that this would just mean that I need to work on building up some skills. There is no shame to the concept of retesting if you do your best in each effort that you put forth. We know that through effort and persistence improvement is always possible.<BR/><BR/>My fear really stems from a physical cringing at the memory of how much it hurts to test. I feel almost the same fear as if you told me that I would have to go through a "double root canal" next week.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-20481584163320437472008-01-12T21:06:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:06:00.000-06:00The worse that can happen is you fail the grade. G...The worse that can happen is you fail the grade. Give it your best. Don't hold back. <BR/><BR/>ColinColin Weehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777513509370303056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-85234183199914210682008-01-12T13:58:00.000-06:002008-01-12T13:58:00.000-06:00First... well, I have to say that the fact that YO...First... well, I have to say that the fact that YOU get scared makes me feel a little better about the fact that <I>I</I> get scared. You have reason to worry - no one likes pain. But you're right - you don't want that fear to slow you, make you shy away from giving it your all either. But I'm sure you won't. <BR/>I think it's great that you're admitting your fear. Like you said, it lets you embrace it and move past it. (And it makes the rest of us feel a little better about our own fears.) It's natural, and O.K. At least to me. I dare someone to say differently. :) *Hugs* Just relax. You'll be fine.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288916590604922203noreply@blogger.com