We had a big turnout for our first class back, and there is a test looming on the horizon. Master H is really keen on getting as many people tested as are ready, and you can feel the energy in the classroom. People are looking good. It’s funny because I have a bit of anxiety about having to spar with certain aggressive individuals, and am trying to mentally and physically prepare for the big bouts, but it seems we’re so busy in class that we never get around to combat. In certain ways I’m relieved, but in others, a little disappointed. I have a real love-hate thing with sparring. There will be a black belt test, and a couple of us will test for out second brown, which is one step away from black. Hard to imagine. One of our former senseis, MG, showed up, and it was nice seeing him. He will be there for our test, and it’s always an honor to see such esteemed teachers showing interest in our progress.
The test should be good, though it’s always a little tense. A and I will do our best to get as much practice in as we can in the coming days. R will want to come and take pics, so our time will be officially documented, and of course we’ll have to bake some brownies or cookies to celebrate.
Until then, thanks for reading, and thanks to Kriss Szkurlatowski for the pic.
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