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Yes!

Lisa Palmer

Thursday, 25 January 2024

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Yes! I finally made it to class today. I led the floor portion of today's warm-up. As a White Belt today, I forgot to Ki Hap and pre-prep for the next movements. I finally completed a few successful rolls without cracking my head and I made a little progress in my pull up (singular). I'm looking forward to doing a full session of non-stop self defense tomorrow (hint-hint). Rain, rain go away.

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Lisa Palmer

A Pre-Test is a test to evaluate the preparedness of students for further study. As I was "re-mastering" the first seven Poomsae's, I wondered what kept getting in the way of my daily practice? What was I doing all of this time? Why didn't I wait until the next cycle to get it all together? I convinced myself that this was the perfect time because this is a pretest, and I won't remember what I don't remember. I knew what to expect, but I didn't know what to expect. If I don't do it now, I'll never be ready. I'd probably still have something else to get me off schedule. Since I was given grace, in the form of a pre-test or a dress rehearsal, I now have several opportunities to prepare myself for the big day when it comes. This time I will do what I was supposed to do; Stay Ready So I Don't Have to Get Ready.

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