I am nervous about my Belt test on September 21st. What should I know about the test? And I was given a notebook with all the info i need in order to pass the test. What else should I know. And what can I eat? Than the day after I test i will be going to a tournament.
2007-09-09 18:23:01 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
You've been invited to test, so your instructor has basically said that unless your brain takes a vacation, you're already the next belt rank. That's the funny thing about rank - its not something you get, its something you become. You do get your Yellow Belt (for instance, it works for all belts) then beome a "Yellow Belt". Rather, you get the piece of cloth because you have already proved that you are a Yellow Belt. Since you have a notebook, there probably won't be many (if any) surprises.
As for what to eat, avoid greasy, heavy foods. Carbs are good (pasta, etc.), but more for the tourney than the test (usually the first test isn't that difficult physically - we don't want to scare you away, we save that for the second test).
Good luck in both events. I love tournaments, and I love grading students. Just remember, above all else, RELAX and enjoy the event!
2007-09-09 22:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by capitalctu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While not in TKD I have done martial arts for almost forty years and competed for more than half of that so here are some things that I recommend to all my students.
First, get a good night's sleep. The night before testing or a tournament is not a good night to go out and party or to a friends house for an all night slumber party.
Second, avoid candy and drinks high in caffeine like soda the day before and day of. Keep yourself hydrated with water and put an empty water bottle in your bag so that you can drink freely at the tournament when and as you need to. Food like pasta the night before and pancakes the next morning are great for simple carbs and energy but don't eat excessively.
Third, spend time practicing and reviewing now so you don't have to the night before or day of the testing or tournament. That way you are saving and conserving your energy-not wasting it trying to get better at the last minute. Avoid warming up and practicing excessively at your testing or tournament. There is very little that you will be able to get better at in that short of time just before you test or compete.
Fourth, wear comfortable tennis shoes and keep them on and tied as much as you can. This way you will have more bounce in your step and your lower legs, feet, and ankles will not be as tired. This can be very nice when fighting comes up and everyone else has been running around in their bare feet, practicing and reviewing excessively or trying to get better at the last minute and you are still somewhat fresh.
If you follow the above you will be better prepared, have more energy, and ensure your chances for doing your best. Good luck!
2007-09-10 01:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masters put their pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of us. Mid-terms are very important to take as a black belt and I think that you should go to your testing. My advice to you as a taekwondo judge is this: When breaking a board go with what you know breaks the wood (all that is on our sheet is a "break yes or no" there is no extra points for being fancy), don't sweat sparring I have never seen anyone fail the sparring portion of a testing (fyi as a black belt the judges will be looking for you to do combos and jumps and spins), when it comes to your form you either know it or you don't just forget about the judges and do your best.
2016-04-03 23:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be nervous, it's your first test and should be challenging and fun at the same time. Cant really tell you what to eat, whatever your used eating before you go to practice. You need to make sure you are really comfortable with your forms and arent nervous performing them in front of judges. Make sure you get a lot of rest before the test, becase it will probably take a lot out of you. Good luck
2007-09-09 18:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is confidence. And if your teacher is already confidend you will earn the belt, otherwise he wouldnt send you to a tourniment right after your test. Also he must think you are good enough to compete with people one belt above you or else he would hold off sending you to a tourniment until you were halfway through your oncomming belt.
Just believe in yourself,
Jer
2007-09-09 18:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The test to advance to the next belt is not difficult,unless you're being tested for black belt,just do the forms as you were taught,the sparring should look real and always show respect to the masters
2007-09-09 18:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is to remain relaxed. People get so tired during tests becuase they use every ounce of power in every kick and every punch. Try to relax your body, and eat a good dinner the night before.
2007-09-09 19:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been fighting in torniments for 4 year my advice is eata lot of high kj food on the day of the tornamant and check out warren vice on youtube get some tips
2007-09-10 08:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by tonkibonk1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋