Side Kicks Family Karate
"Your Family's Personal Life
Skills Center"
HOW TO PREPARE
FOR AN EXAM
Getting ready for testing can
either be a time of joyous anticipation or undue stress.
1. Mental preparation
A. Set goals: write your goals
down. Decide what you want, the steps
that are needed to get you there, and your target date. Keep track of your training in your black
book, and note down any tips that you receive from your instructors. Draw pictures if it helps you.
B. Use visualization in
meditation: imagine yourself performing a particular skill. This will help you to do it better and
increase your levels of concentration, relaxation, and self-confidence.
2. Physical preparation
A. General conditioning
-Aerobic
activity-skipping rope, jogging
-Push-ups,
squats in sets
-Flexibility
training
B. Specific conditioning
-Kicks:
practice all necessary kicks, a certain amount each leg
-Kata
-Epon
kumite
-Shadow
boxing - to improve hand techniques
3. Technical preparation
A. Long-term – start getting ready at least one to two months
before you test. Practice on your own
outside of class. Remember: practice
doesn’t make perfect: perfect practice makes perfect!
B. Short term – ask for feedback on any subtle movements
in your technique that might enhance your performance.
On test day eat well and get
enough rest. Milk nervousness is normal
but your preparation will give you the self-confidence you earned. Look sharp and feel sharp. Remember: you deserve success!
If you would like more info
on this topic or to find out how you can build your child's confidence feel
free to contact us @ sidekickskarate@gmail.com.
Side Kicks Family Karate,
Sensei Brian Seetge
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