it's my first belt grading, do i have anything to worry about? this is ITF TKD not WTF
2007-11-21 07:42:58 · 10 answers · asked by tim_abbotcole 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
brave... i'm 17 but what's that got to do with anything?
2007-11-23 00:04:04 · update #1
Congratulations. Remember now a Black Belt is a white belt who never gave up.
It is typical to earn a white belt in about 3 to 6 weeks. Now the journey begins.
Good luck Never forget your white belt form. It should be a solid foundation for every thing that comes next. Always revisit it and refine it.
2007-11-21 11:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by SiFu frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have absolutely nothing to worry about. Your instructor would not be testing you if he or she didn't feel you were ready to test.
If you are testing from 10 gup (white belt) to 9 gup (white belt/yellow tip), then make sure you know your basic movements: four direction punch/four direction block. You will also have to demonstrate your kicks: front snap and side piercing kicks. Study your knowledge; know the tenets of Tae Kwon Do (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, indomitable spirit). Know your TKD Student Oath. You will likely have a board break, and depending on your instructor, you will be allowed to choose between a front snap kick and a side kick.
Some instructors, depending on your skill level, will allow a "double" test; i.e., test from 10 gup (white belt) to 8 gup (full Yellow belt). If this is the case with you, know your tul, Chong-Ji. Know the meaning, number of movements, and execute it just like yo do in class.
Above all, RELAX!! this is what you have been studying for, so go out and knock 'em dead!!
Good Luck!!
2007-11-21 08:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by THE_Sparkchaser ATL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't understand what you mean by this question. if you mean do i think it's a mcdojo? no. getting the first belt after white is usually a one month thing. three weeks is a good amount of time. if you mean do i think you have anything to worry about in testing? probably not, if you have a good attitude usually for a white belt that's mostly what they are looking for, and save the technical skills for later, although you will be expected to know the basics fairly well. it's very difficult to not pass the first test unless you get mad at the instructor or have a bad attitude or if you're instructor is super strict.
2007-11-21 07:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chizubaga! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you know your forms like the back of your hand and snap whenever you do a strike, don't push. Good luck too by the way.
"Remember now a Black Belt is a white belt who never gave up." Sifu Frank that is an amazing quote dude...
2007-11-21 14:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have absolutely nothing to worry about as long as you know your stuff.
Just relax, and do what they tell you on the day - early to bed the night before,lots of water, energy food etc. The usual.
Most students feel nervous on their first grading - if you ask a senior student they'll say it's not so nerve-racking anymore - it isn't for me, and I've only done three.
Treat it as a training session, but put all your effort into it. (Not that you wouldn't in regular training sessions - I'm sure you do)
The best of luck to you sir!
2007-11-21 08:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 23:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's anything like the karate gradings, you'll have nothing to worry about. You just go in a massive sports hall and work through your steps, and they walk around and check you out, all together and then by grade. Easy peasy.
2007-11-21 07:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take One's Dough, anybody?
2007-11-21 09:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Just keep practicing, though.
2007-11-21 09:49:35 · answer #9 · answered by Chris F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is you???
2007-11-22 10:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋