End of year grading is approaching. Application forms will be available shortly. Before submitting an application, I want students to think about the purpose of grading and belts. They are recognition of your hard work and improvement. They are a sign of your knowledge and skill level in Karate.
Grading isn’t just putting your hand up, saying you want to grade and getting the belt automatically. It is making the choice to do the work needed to meet the requirements. Demonstrating your commitment. Just pause and think about that for a moment…. What do you need to do? Know your requirements. Ask questions if you need to. Be confident in your ability to demonstrate the requirements without watching someone else! Test yourself. Take a video of your all of your kata and see if they’re correct. If you are not at that point just yet, wait. Keep practicing and you may be ready next time. There is no rush and no competition. Karate is a personal journey and each individual takes as long as they take.
Enso Karate 