OMG I might be testing for my black stripe belt this weekend

[pegkerr]

I've started easing back into karate, slowly and cautiously. Not going to the sparring classes, just the regular ones. At sparring class on Monday night (I'd driven Fiona there), though, I did join in while they were doing abs work at the end (and yeah, I'm REALLY feeling it today. Sore.) Class last night included pretesting on kicks. My balance really is noticeably worse on the injured leg, but apparently I did well enough that I passed the kicking portion of pretest, which was a surprise; I didn't think they'd be evaluating me this month. So I have to pass the self-defense and form elements of pre-test on Thursday's class. (Um, somebody teach me the Discovery form, please???)

Anyway, what this all means is that I might test on Saturday morning for my black stripe. I really wonder whether the leg will be up for it, but if they say I can test, I'll do my best.

My foot on the injured leg was noticeably swollen last night--I noticed it when I was doing the stretches during class; the difference between the two feet was quite significant. I wonder whether that was from wearing the constrictive knee brace, so I've taken it off for now. I had a physical therapy appointment today again, getting another ultrasound treatment. I'm going to add some hip stabilization exercises to the mix, too. Anyway, it feels good to get back to things, even though I hurt all over today. Besides the abs, I'm also hurting in my hips (from balancing on the injured foot during the kicks) and my arms from pushups. Hurray for Ibuprophen.

Comments

[aerden.livejournal.com]

Peg--Wow! I wish you all the best. :)

Chantal

[schnoogle.livejournal.com]

Wow! So even with and injury and the subsequent break from karate you're still doing great! :D

[aome.livejournal.com]

Oh, how exciting!!! I wish you the best of luck and all the painkiller needed to get through the test.

Everytime I watch tae kwon do, I keep wondering if I should give it a try. Then I remember my joints. And lack of time. But you inspire me so ... maybe someday?

[jbru.livejournal.com]

Here's the deal: If you test Saturday and fail the test? That will be a huge step forward! You will have detailed knowledge of what parts of the test were hardest for you and what things you were able to handle. You'll have been through a test, so you'll know what to expect next time.

So relax. Take it easy. Breathe.

Then get out there and kick butt!