So we wanted to start the kids in Karate about the time school was out last year. When we went to talk with the owner of the studio we took a little time and Anthony and I decided that we would take Karate also. I loved it at first and at some point I realized what I had signed up for. For the record Karate is not just about learning forms and kicking and punching bags. . .there is sparing, body grabs, joint locks. . . among other things thrown in there that I wasn't quite comfortable with. It took me some time to come around ~ I eventually (like as in literally the last few days) came to terms with what was expected of me.
This week was a lot of review and going over techniques so I felt really pretty comfortable with that part. However then came the sparing part . . . I won't lie I was worried. However I have to say I think I kinda held my own pretty well. I was definitely exhausted at the end of four rounds. Then came another part I was not looking forward to ~ endurance ~ I didn't love this part however it was doable. . .I mean really there were little kids testing with me if they could do this surely I could right!?!?! Then the last part that intimidated me. . .breaking the board. That turned out to not be too bad either. It stung more than I thought it would but one of the seniors told me it was because I did not follow completely through. . . I will definitely work on that before next time. I also did not break it anywhere near the middle. . .but it's broken so that is what I am going to be happy about for now!
Anthony broke two boards. . .absolutely nuts!
I am absolutely thrilled to be past that first test! I am going to enjoy this proud moment before I start thinking about all of the new material we have to learn before the next test!! I really want a bag at the house I am hoping I will soon be able to talk my honey into letting me get one!
Anthony and I after our test! Our belts are the wrong size so they are not tied right . . .we will get the right ones soon hopefully ;)
Thanks to my Caylea bug for insisting on taking the camera and taking a few pictures. . .I think she did a great job!
