SHOSEIKAN KARATE CANADA (Vancouver and Richmond Dojo)

By Karmina Cordero

During my first promotion test, I was nervous because it was my first time at a karate examination. I was sick with a cold at that moment and I was worried if it would affect my scores or strength. In the examination, white belt students were the first group to be tested. We started by doing basics (Kihon) and sempais' called out the required movements and all the white belts students perform the required moves. I found it quite easy because in every practice we always begin with the basic movements. Therefore we through the basics very quickly and smoothly.

Next on the exam were Ido (movements) which were the hardest of all for me. For Ido I was coughing all time thoughout the Shiko dachi (square stance). The coughs drained all my stength. Shiko dachi was not only difficult for me but for everyone as well. Some of us were shaking including myself. I was relieved when the judges excluded the Kiai (combine technique with air (breathing)) for Gedan Barai (lower sweep)and Shiko Dachi. After the Ido I felt like the biggest burden was relieved from shoulders. I saw everyone sweating like crazy and they all put up a serious face.

The following item to be tested one student at a time was the Kata. Shibucho called out one student's name at a time. That particular student would reply 'Osu'. Then he/she walked into the middle of the room, then Shibucho would say 'Mokusou' (close eyes) so that particular student would get ready to concentrate. After a short while of concentrating Shibucho would tell student to get ready, he/she started to perform their kata. I personally thought that I would mess up badly because everyone in the room was watching you. However, when it was my turn to perform kata I realized that I wouldn't care about being the center of attention at all because I knew I had something very important to do. That was to my best and to show everyone what I have learned during the past 3 months.

That was my exam and I was surprised that it was actually over. After my exam was the purples belts and green belts turn. Their exam was slightly different from mine but I was observant to see what might be on the higher belt's examination.

Lastly, was the Kumite (Sparing) for all belts. For the white belts you need to be in Shiko Dachis' position and attack/block. For the purple belts and higher you have to fight one on one with another student. Although some students got hurt but most students did a great job. I find this part of the exam most interesting.

Overall the promotion test was quite fun and enjoyable. It gave me a chance to expand my thoughts of karate by witnessing different movements and a glimpse of what I might be performing in the future.

I hope everyone pass and thanks for giving me an oppurtunity to learn about trying your best.

Karmina

Version 4.20 Last Updated on July 03, 2010

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2010.1.9

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