I got my purple belt!

[rachel]

My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

[Rich Parsons]

I think you found your Mantra :)

Congrats on your belt Promotion.

[Elfan]

Congradulations!

[Quick Sand]

Congratulations Rachel !! :asian:

I have a belt test next Friday.

Unfortunatley, one of the things I don't like about the TKD style I study right now is that our belt tests seem like a joke compared to what I used to do in my Ju Jutsu tests. In my current test we basically only go over basic forms, kicks etc., kata and some self-defense. We don't really do any physical stuff.

Call me crazy but I used to like feeling like I was going to die but making it though a test by sheer will power. I'm getting lazy these days. :(

And hey, if "Bruce Lee" works for you than go ahead. I tend to just say "Keep breathing, keep breathing, keep breathing . . . "

[cali_tkdbruin]

Congratulations! Good job, you've climbed another rung up the MA ladder... :asian:

[KenpoGirl]

Originally posted by rachel
My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

Sounds like quite the workout.

Congrat's Rachel. :D

keep us updated on your journey

[FlashingDaggers]

Congrats on passing your test.

[Kirk]

Congratulations Rachel!!!!!!!!

[theletch1]

Whaaaattaaaaaaaaah!!!:D

Outstanding, Rachel. One more milestone on the path reached.

[jfarnsworth]

Good Job, It sounds like you worked hard:D . Congratulations!!!:asian:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Good Job, It sounds like you worked hard:D . Congratulations!!!:asian:

Get outta the way, Mr. Farnsworth, you're blocking traffic here!

Congrats Rachel, best of luck on the future!

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Get outta the way, Mr. Farnsworth, you're blocking traffic here!

What!!!!:confused: ... I've been laying low on here all week.:confused:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
What!!!!:confused: ... I've been laying low on here all week.:confused:

Yes, and I've been patiently waiting, watching, for you to resurface, On Guard!:jediduel:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
On Guard!:jediduel:

HMMMMM, I see:o , :samurai: :armed: :sniper: , I am ready.

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
HMMMMM, I see:o , :samurai: :armed: :sniper: , I am ready.

But first.........I gotta go to the gym in a bit, and get pumped up first!:)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
But first.........I gotta go to the gym in a bit, and get pumped up first!:)

Whatever will make you happy.:) I'm still sore from thursday & fridays work outs.:o

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Whatever will make you happy.:) I'm still sore from thursday & fridays work outs.:o

Well, quit fighting your children! You bully! :mad:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Well, quit fighting your children! You bully! :mad:

Don't need to fight them. They are not worthy opponents. Anyhow I was talking about my bicep (thursday), and Chest workout (friday) that we went through. That is my partner showed up for a couple of days.:eek:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Don't need to fight them. They are not worthy opponents. Anyhow I was talking about my bicep (thursday), and Chest workout (friday) that we went through. That is my partner showed up for a couple of days.:eek:

I know that, you nut, but they coulda been reaching for your wallet!;)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
... but they coulda been reaching for your wallet!;)

They wouldn't, 'cause they know there's nothing in it.:eek: :o

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
They wouldn't, 'cause they know there's nothing in it.:eek: :o

Another thing we have in common, we're both poor. Our wives dole out the money with an eye dropper.:(

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Another thing we have in common, we're both poor. Our wives dole out the money with an eye dropper.:(

I'm not sure that i even get the eyedropper :eek: .

(Seig, Tess nothing from you guys either.) :D

[Seig]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
I'm not sure that i even get the eyedropper :eek: .

(Seig, Tess nothing from you guys either.) :D
Yes Mr. Farnsworth. Does that mean that we may not use your jet to go to Boston, sir?

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
Yes Mr. Farnsworth. Does that mean that we may not use your jet to go to Boston, sir?

Yep, Mr. C has it right now!:cool:

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Yep, Mr. C has it right now!:cool:
I din't ask you!:miffer: Besides, we don't need it til August.....
Honey, looks like Ricky is trying to get us again, guess we have to go Valu-Jet......

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
I din't ask you!:miffer: Besides, we don't need it til August.....
Honey, looks like Ricky is trying to get us again, guess we have to go Valu-Jet......

Sorry............:(

I ask forgiveness, please don't send the "Queen of Pain" after me!:anic:

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Sorry............:(

I ask forgiveness, please don't send the "Queen of Pain" after me!:anic:
I can't :wah: we aren't being allowed access to the Thurston T Farnsworth jet.

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
I can't :wah: we aren't being allowed access to the Thurston T Farnsworth jet.

Then, I'll go peacefully.................., blindfold, please..........:(

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Then, I'll go peacefully.................., blinfold, please..........:(

*spying my quarry* You may want the blindfold .. but that's not gonna stop your sense of 'feeling' :EG:

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Then, I'll go peacefully.................., blinfold, please..........:(
Edited by Order of the Queen of Pain:uhoh:

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by Seig
Rachel is the new "Queen of Pain, in training" Rachel, Tess and I will blindfold him and you can oractice your boot to the groin on him.

There can Be Only One.. Queen of Pain...


'The Queen of Pain'

[Seig]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Seig
Sorry, I was overruled by a somewhat irritated Tess. Go ahead Tess, get ready, I'll blindfold him and a small surprise of my own.......:EG:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
Rachel is the new "Queen of Pain, in training" Rachel, Tess and I will blindfold him and you can oractice your boot to the groin on him.

Well, with that being said, maybe you can put a memorial plaque of me on your wall at the Studio?:confused:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
There can Be Only One.. Queen of Pain...


'The Queen of Pain'

Ah, we now know, "The Power behind The Power!";)

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Well, with that being said, maybe you can put a memorial plaque of me on your wall at the Studio?:confused:
Why would I do that?:confused:

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Ah, we now know, "The Power behind The Power!";)
AS if there were any doubt

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by rachel
My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

200 Pushups?? WOW.. You're my Hero Rachel.. Gee even with my arms.. I doubt I could pull that off~!!
Congratulations on your promotion :)

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
200 Pushups?? WOW.. You're my Hero Rachel.. Gee even with my arms.. I doubt I could pull that off~!!
Congratulations on your promotion :)


Yes, I am impressed with her numbers. :asian:

[rachel]

thanks, everybody. I feel like the queen of pain right now. My arms don't hurt like I thought they would but tomorrow is another day. What keeps you all going during enduring tests like that? What do you think about?

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by rachel
thanks, everybody. I feel like the queen of pain right now. My arms don't hurt like I thought they would but tomorrow is another day. What keeps you all going during enduring tests like that? What do you think about?

I will not fall down!
I will keep going just to show everyone including myself that I can. :)

[SingingTiger]

Congrats, Rachel! I'm impressed, I don't think I could pull off 200 pushups unless I did them as 40 sets of 5 (and even then I'm not so sure!). I hope you had to do some kempo stuff too. :)

Rich

[rachel]

Oh we did pinions and combinations and sho lung,etc. It wasn't all pushups and situps.the whole test took about 2 hours.

[rachel]

believe me, i had no idea I could do 200 pushups.We did them as 20 pushups 20 situps.19 pushups then 19 situps and so on. I was like ok this is either gonna make or break me and break me is NOT an option. I just wanted that belt so bad and thinking of Bruce Lee and that he wouldn't give up and would push to the limit....I've been reading Zen in the martial arts and he's mentioned alot so that book actually helped me alot for the test. Whoever recommended it to me as good reading I thank you.:asian:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
Why would I do that?:confused:

I would do it for you............:mad:

[jfarnsworth]

Rachel, good job. Keep working hard.

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by rachel
thanks, everybody. I feel like the queen of pain right now. My arms don't hurt like I thought they would but tomorrow is another day. What keeps you all going during enduring tests like that? What do you think about?

What would keep me going? The fact that I would be so pumped up that I did not show up to fail, or lose!:asian:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
200 Pushups?? WOW.. You're my Hero Rachel.. Gee even with my arms.. I doubt I could pull that off~!!
Congratulations on your promotion :)

Oh Tess, you're so modest! :)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Oh Tess, you're so modest! :)

Buttering up again, Huh!:eek:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
AS if there were any doubt

There it is then, for all the world to see,
The King is dead, long live the Queen!":asian:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
There it is then, for all the world to see,

Are you twisting words around? ... Your little training protege MOB is learning from you isn't he?:mad:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Buttering up again, Huh!:eek:

Naturally!!!!!!!!!!!

Always stay on the on the good graces, and the side of POWER!:asian:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Naturally!!!!!!!!!!!

Seig is going to like that much.

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Are you twisting words around? ... Your little training protege MOB is learning from you isn't he?:mad:

NO, I'm sore at him right now, cause he said, I was "involved" with you? I'm fixing to put the hurt to that Butter Knife!:mad:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
NO, I'm sore at him right now, cause he said, I was "involved" with you? I'm fixing to put the hurt to that Butter Knife!:mad:

Well be careful on how much butter you use. You know the whole cholesterol clogging your arteries thing.:rofl:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Seig is going to like that much.

I hope so, I'm trying to call him, but I lost his number! :(

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
I hope so, I'm trying to call him, but I lost his number! :(

Likely story:rolleyes: . That's why you never call me then Mr.:soapbox:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Well be careful on how much butter you use. You know the whole cholesterol clogging your arteries thing.:rofl:

Hey, I'm on the "Atkins" thing, and doing well. One day I maylook as good as you!:D

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Likely story:rolleyes: . That's why you never call me then Mr.:soapbox:

Well, give me your number on PM, you give it to your girlfriends, don't you?:eek:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Hey, I'm on the "Atkins" thing, and doing well.

Well good luck.


One day I maylook as good as you!

Eh, I don't think anyone wants to look like me. I'm just an average goof. Did you look at the thread under this one yet?:EG:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Well, give me your number on PM, you give it to your girlfriends, don't you?:eek:

Haa, now I know your wrong. Women don't like me for some reason. I was lucky that I found one who did.:o

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Haa, now I know your wrong. Women don't like me for some reason. I was lucky that I found one who did.:o

Well, she's a beauty, as are the kids!:asian:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Well, she's a beauty, as are the kids!:asian:

Thanks... As I know I didn't get much in the gene pool at least I was able to pass some good stuff along to them.:D

[Seig]

Originally posted by RCastillo
I would do it for you............:mad:
Um, I don't think I need a memorial plaque in my own school....:confused:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
Um, I don't think I need a memorial plaque in my own school....:confused:

Seig,
I think I just may have figured out his alternative plan.:confused: . Castillo wants to get rid of you then take over Tess.

[Seig]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Seig,
I think I just may have figured out his alternative plan.:confused: . Castillo wants to get rid of you then take over Tess.
I wonder what his wife would think of that? Besides, he would get himself hurt with my Tess......

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by Seig
I wonder what his wife would think of that? Besides, he would get himself hurt with my Tess......

Yep, I couldn't handle it. Tess' biceps are too powerful, and I can't handle 2 Labradors!:(

[jules]

Originally posted by rachel
My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

I've been waiting to see how you did! Great work! I also saw (when I was looking for the last page of your thread) that it appears to have been hi-jacked!! Anyway,good job, keep it up, and I kind of like your way to keep going, I just stare at one certain spot and just zone out!:asian:

[rachel]

It's funny but I don't mind being hijacked. Everyone is having a good time and the banter is great. I love this site.:)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by rachel
It's funny but I don't mind being hijacked.

Sorry 'bout that.:(

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Sorry 'bout that.:(

Hijacking, I knew it! IKKO terrorists have finally hit below the belt, AGAIN!:mad:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Hijacking, I knew it! IKKO terrorists have finally hit below the belt, AGAIN!:mad:

Speak for yourself, pal.:p . This was Rachel's thread. You & I shouldn't have taken it away from her.:mad:

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Speak for yourself, pal.:p . This was Rachel's thread. You & I shouldn't have taken it away from her.:mad:


Oh Sure.. it's okay to take The Queen of Pain's thread from me.. but not from Rachel.. :EG:

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Speak for yourself, pal.:p . This was Rachel's thread. You & I shouldn't have taken it away from her.:mad:

I apologize Rachel, that Farnsworth guy......oh, never mind!:)

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
Oh Sure.. it's okay to take The Queen of Pain's thread from me.. but not from Rachel.. :EG:

Hey, where did ya come from? You ain't supposed to be here! You, and Seig went to spend money!:confused:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
Oh Sure.. it's okay to take The Queen of Pain's thread from me.. but not from Rachel.. :EG:

Umm, Huh.:confused: :confused: :confused:

i don't remember hi-jacking one of your threads.

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Hey, where did ya come from? You ain't supposed to be here! You, and Seig went to spend money!:confused:

We just got home.. Chronuss and we sat through the show.. and gee there was free refreshments.. I had a sip of water.. :)

Remember to set your clocks forward.. ~! Hey it was great talking to you on the phone :)

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Umm, Huh.:confused: :confused: :confused:

i don't remember hi-jacking one of your threads.

Memory is the first thing to go.. *G*

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Umm, Huh.:confused: :confused: :confused:

i don't remember hi-jacking one of your threads.

I think one of Jasons biceps just got deflated!

Hehe........:)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
Memory is the first thing to go.. *G*

It's the story of my life.:o

[KenpoTess]

*chucklin'... Have a great night all.. early day tomorrow .. tournament which some of our students are gonna participate in.. G'night~!

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
We just got home.. Chronuss and we sat through the show.. and gee there was free refreshments.. I had a sip of water.. :)

Remember to set your clocks forward.. ~! Hey it was great talking to you on the phone :)

Free water?!?

Good talking to you too, I think, I heard that small growl from you over the line, the hair on the back my neck stood up........:eek:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
I think one of Jasons biceps just got deflated!

Hehe........:)

It's just one more thing to add to the list of many:eek:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by RCastillo
..., the hair on my neck stood up........:eek:

I bet. :cool:

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by rachel
thanks, everybody. I feel like the queen of pain right now. My arms don't hurt like I thought they would but tomorrow is another day. What keeps you all going during enduring tests like that? What do you think about?

Just......One.....More.......
I.....Can......Do......Just......One......More.... .

Well done on your grading.

--Dave:asian:

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Hijacking, I knew it! IKKO terrorists have finally hit below the belt, AGAIN!:mad:

It's that damn Tracy influence.............
:D

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
Memory is the first thing to go.. *G*

Of all the things I have lost....................


I miss my mind the most:confused:

--Dave

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
Memory is the first thing to go.. *G*


Tess,

My Doctor(s) told me that the memory is the second thing to go. The first, well is why you do not really get upset when you loose your memory. :D

[RCastillo]

Originally posted by D.Cobb
It's that damn Tracy influence.............
:D

Thanks for the recognition!:)

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by RCastillo
Free water?!?

Good talking to you too, I think, I heard that small growl from you over the line, the hair on the back my neck stood up........:eek:

Yes Free water.. it was city stuff..straight outta the tap in a dixie cup with ice.. blech~!!

You woulda thought the artsy types that frequent these musical soires would of had at least Bottled water *G*


Good to know I can make hair on necks stand up still :EG:

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
Tess,

My Doctor(s) told me that the memory is the second thing to go. The first, well is why you do not really get upset when you loose your memory. :D


2nd thing to go eh Rich... *furitively checking to see if I'm all still here *G*

[Seig]

Originally posted by KenpoTess
We just got home.. Chronuss and we sat through the show.. and gee there was free refreshments.. I had a sip of water.. :)

Remember to set your clocks forward.. ~! Hey it was great talking to you on the phone :)
Those refreshments were not free, that dixie cup of water that we each got a sip out of, and it turned out to be one ice cube abd tap water, cost me a dollar.:miffer:

[Seig]

Originally posted by KenpoTess


Good to know I can make hair on necks stand up still :EG:
among other things......

[shoshiman]

Originally posted by rachel
My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

Congrats Rachel. another milestone in your martial arts journey!
I wrote the following paragragh a while back, it's a required paper for my black belt. The theme is what the "Black Belt means to me". Hope this helps you for your next test:

"Why do we train? Maybe it's because we seek something from ourselves, go further than we actually thought we could. That our reach exceeds our grasps. The actual value of training is not achieved through birthright, race, and station in life. Maybe it's those long hours of dogged determination and self-discipline carried out alone, imposed and supervised by an exacting conscience. You may train for a short period of time, or maybe you train for the rest of your life, but the character you build is yours forever"


Good luck in your journey.

Peace and Respect :asian:

Shoshiman

[rachel]

Thank you,everybody. Tess, how did the tournament go?

[Goldendragon7]

Originally posted by Kirk
Congratulations Rachel!!!!!!!!


:asian:

[phlaw]

Congrats, sounds like a fun test!

I still say my favorite test in TKD was the one that I threw up in the middle and still passed.

[Jill666]

Hahahahaha :rofl:

Too funny as that has actually been my mantra on occasion "I will not puke, I will not puke, I will not puke".

For the record, I haven't puked in a test. :D

[thepanjr]

oh nice i got my yellow belt

[masherdong]

Congrats on the promotion!

[Mekosho]

way ta go Racheal!!!!!

[Brother John]

My arms are gonna hurt tomorrow. 200 push ups and 200 sit ups. You might think I'm crazy but to keep going whenI'd run out of steam I kept thinking "Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee". I don't know where it came from or why but saying it in my head made it a lot easier doing those pushups and sit ups. Anybody else have little mind tricks to keep them going during a test? What are they?:)

So now that you are much further along, have you continued to use your "Bruce Lee" mantra? Or have you developed more?

Just wondering
your Brother
John