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2011 PROMOTION TEST #1
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APRIL 2, 2011
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By Henry KC Chan
Outside temperature near 9 degrees, inside temperature at 26 degrees what could be causing all the heat? ....It's the first promotion test of the year 2011 for the Shoseikan Canada Vancouver Branch here at the Honbu dojo in Richmond.
This year is extra special as we have Shihan Alan and Sensei Sunday as guest examiners for this promotion test. Tensions of muscles tighten and nervousness rising as the clock ticks away our last minutes before the test begins. Everyone was very quiet and not very comfortable talking to each other very much as they wait expecting torture to fall upon them for the next 3 and a half hours of Kihon, Movement, Kata, and Kumite are tested one after another.
First to start were Christopher, Tristan, David and Nicolas. Efforts like steel, blood boiling in their bodies, and sweat falling down like the Niagra Falls, they endured the Kihon and movement portion of the test without any bit of ease. At a certain point they were even tested upon what they did not even learn yet. Luckily they caught on quickly and realized what to do. As they sat down, the others who were suppose to be up next becomes more nervous with eyes looking at each other waiting for their name to called out.
Up next were Angus, Gary, Jeffrey, and Tommy. For Tommy, it has been a full year since his last promotion test therefore he told me specifically that he was especially nervous about this promotion test. Being the higher belts, their Kihon that was being tested had a longer list and required more energy and time to go through. For the examiners, it required better vision and experience to determine if they were right or wrong. As sweat and spit mix together in their Kiai, they force out every bit of strength they have in themselves to finish the Kihon and movement portion of the test. Their efforts were not wasted as you can see in the eyes of the examiners that they noticed the tired states of each individual student taking the test. As they sit down, me and Nicky become anxious about our turn.
We stood about 1 arm length apart from each other. The dojo was completely silent as we waited for the directions from Senpai Vincent to be called out. It is not in my pleasure to explain to you every detail about my emotions, anxiety, level of nervousness, effort, and stress that I had during the entire time of the Kihon and movement portion of this test. However, I will say to you that it isn't easy (oh and if you thought exercise makes you have a bigger appetite for food, THEN YOU ARE WRONG XD). After our turn, it was time to do individual Kata and the first name called up was Christopher.
Taikyoku Jodan and Taikyoku Jodan no Ni was the two that Chris had to do. After the first Kata, he was corrected by Shihan Alan but possibly the nervousness made him forget his correction and advice for his improvement because the second Kata had the same exact mistake in it. But it is alright Chris, we were all anxious because of our guest examiners.
Next Up was Tristan, the prospective future champion that we have our eyes on. From the day he first started Karate till now his improvement has sky rocketed. His two Katas were Taikyoku Jodan no Ni and Gekisai Ichi. (You really had to be there to explain to you how it was. XP)
After Tristan, was David. Although he does not have the talent that Tristan had for Karate, he had the effort and hardworking attitude to catch up to the others. Throughout the test, in Kihon, movement, and even Kata he was heavily complimented by Shihan Alan. (even though there was also a mention of his dachi being wrong but overall he was a good student ;) . Again David had to do Taikyoku Jodan no Ni and Gekisai Ichi.
Nicolas, our tournament star, was the next one after David. He had Taikyoku Gaidan and Gekisai Ni. If you are a star, your Kata skills had to be at least a certain level. With minor mistakes he finishes his Kata and we move on to the others.
To speed up this summary as everyone else in the higher level has done many promotion tests already, Angus and Gary did Saifa and Seienchin, while Tommy and Jeffrey did Sanseiru and Seipai. Lastly Nicky and I both did Seipai and Shisochin.
Without further discussion how well the higher levels did due to the results not being announced yet, we shall not examine how well they did. However I shall say that everyone was nervous and anxious, while the floor was a bit slippery. End of the Kata portion.
Oh wait not yet....there was still Sanchin for the higher levels. Angus, Gary, Jeffrey, Tommy, Nicky, and I all had to do Sanchin under the inspection of Shihan Alan, Sensei Sunday, and Shibucho. It was tough and painful but if it was done right, no harm would be caused and there would even be gain.
Down to the last bits of the test, Kumite and for the prospective Black Belts, Knowledge.
Besides Shihan Alan and Sensei Sunday there was a third special guest that joined us in the Kumite portion,that was Senpai Carson. He had the eyes of a hawk, arms of steel, and dachi firm as if he was glued to the ground with cement. It was indeed a great experience and lesson learned to spar with him. Everyone came out of the Kumite portion without any accidents or injuries fortunately.
Finally we reached the end of the test, the knowledge portion. Many questions were asked from each examiner. Some were hard and others were extremely difficult. Definitely there was a percentage of them that the examiners expected us to not know the answer to. Although walking in I knew what I learned, I walked out knowing more.
Although there could be another page and a half of writing that could be done on this promotion test but to feel the essence of it, you have to be there in person.
So before you miss out on another exciting promotion test. JOIN US NOW!!
See you when I see you.
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2012
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Jan 28
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39th Steveston Invitational Tournament
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Feb 18
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Sato Cup
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Feb 23-26
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BC Winter Games
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Mar (TBA)
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Kid Class Promotion Test
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Mar 16-18
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2012 National Karate Championships
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Apr (TBA)
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Promotion Test
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Aug 21
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2011 Outdoor Training & BBQ
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Oct 14
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Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament
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2013
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Mar 15-17
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2013 National Karate Championships
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Please check our calendar for details of training sessions and events.
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39TH STEVESTON KARATE TOURNAMENT
2012.01.28
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Nicholas Chan
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Novice)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 12-13 Kumite, Nov.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Tristan Mah
1st Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Int.)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
2nd Place (Boys 14-15 Kata, Nov.)
3rd Place (Boys 14-15 Kumite, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
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Samuel Ko
1st Place (Boys 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Boys 12-13 Kumite, Int.)
1st Place (Paddle Kumite)
1st Place (Jr. Team Kata)
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Angus Cheung
3rd Place (Boy 12-13 Kata, Int.)
3rd Place (Paddle Kumite)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Jeffrey Yu
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kata, Int.)
2nd Place (Boy 14-15 Kumte, Int.)
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Nikkie Yu
3rd Place (Jr. Team Kata, Adv)
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Tommy Cheung
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kata, Adv)
2nd Place (Boy 16-17 Kumite, Adv)
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Gary Wong
1st Place (Master Kata)
3rd Place (Men Kata, Advanced)
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