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03-28-2008, 02:41 PM
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03-28-2008, 02:44 PM
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I think I've found another one of those characters you were warning me about.  Osu!
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03-28-2008, 03:29 PM
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Funny how you can find them when you least expect to!!!
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03-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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03-28-2008, 04:13 PM
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03-28-2008, 04:37 PM
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Gone so far offtopic the original topic is just a blur in the distance but DKKCs comment was spot - reps.
EDIT Sorry DKKC need to spread it about a bit first
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03-28-2008, 05:19 PM
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Thanks Bloke, rep points are always welcome no matter how late.
So, I got reps for the 'chest protector' message - it must be true, then!!  (just joking!!)
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03-28-2008, 05:21 PM
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03-28-2008, 05:38 PM
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03-28-2008, 10:16 PM
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Doing what I can to spread joy thoughout the site!!
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03-31-2008, 11:05 AM
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Well I got rid of the fake boobs and went with the bare chest. After an hour and a half's warm-up!! we got down to the gradings. Instead of being a 5 hour marathon grading Glen had already completed his Tameshiwari, Kata and other requirements beforehand, just the knockdown kumite today.
Glen had to fight only 3 times, I'm told it is up to Hanshi how many fights one has, this dispels the idea that one can have an easy time. You could end up having lots of fights if Hanshi deems them not enough of a test. I was last up, any remaining questions about how to operate in this guys test were dispelled when a punch thudded into my chest! I hadn't had a fight for a long time and the feeling of being punched was novel and not entirely unpleasant (I know that's weird)! I remember only a few incidence, the rest is a blur, I felt no pain but boy do I today .I distinctly remember the first punch hitting me in the chest, 2 quick Mawashi Geri's from me and the feeling of hitting his thigh, being clipped in the chin and the refs warning. The final thing I remember is rather embarrassing, for some reason I thought it a good idea to duck low and fire off a punch to the leg .All in all I really enjoyed the experience, Glen got a good test and graded, the Black belt grading was extremely impressive and made me thankful that such a test is some years away for me. Next stop summer camp and perhaps some more knockdown then our own small championships in October! The whole thing is on video and I think Blue really suits me  Seriously though it is amazing the things I did, the kicks and punches that I have absolutely no recollection of! I even used my left leg!
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03-31-2008, 11:21 AM
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Osu Dan!
Good to see that you survived the grading relatively unscathed and obviously wiser for the experience. Operating without thinking (too) much is what it´s all about and shows that all that hard training is starting to work for you. 
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03-31-2008, 12:16 PM
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Glad to hear it went well Dan. I know what you mean about the feeling of being punched not being unpleasant - actually I suspect we all do on here.
Video? Any chance of some footage?
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03-31-2008, 12:19 PM
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Nice write up!! Hopefully you also were able to take something from this experience!
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03-31-2008, 12:51 PM
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03-31-2008, 01:36 PM
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03-31-2008, 02:47 PM
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NICE! i can't wait for my first testing experience in this Style...it'll be interesting.
Question: Do you used at least shin guards for testing or it is only cup and mouth piece? Can't wait to see the Vids....
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03-31-2008, 02:59 PM
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#38
I cant speak for Dan but we use Shin/Instep pads.
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03-31-2008, 03:00 PM
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Shin+Instep guards yes, although my shin is killing me regardless!
Last edited by Optimistic_Dan; 03-31-2008 at 03:01 PM. Reason: Added instep
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04-01-2008, 10:44 AM
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Well done Dan! Looks like you did well! Don't worry about the knocks and bruises, you'll get used to them and soon, they will not longer be unpleasant!
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