? your own ablity

[kenpochad]

I ll be testing in a month or two for my brown belt is normal to kinda question
your own ablity? i know if i wasnt there that my instructors wouldnt pass
me ,but some times i wounder. if iam up to par

 

[karatekid1975]

Dude, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm testing for high red next week, and I'm questioning myself on it. I waited so long to test period that I'm allowed to test to BB in the fall (Nov). So, I know what you are going through. I'm .... I'm ... I need a good word for it for on here ....

 

[Sam]

I wouldnt worry about it. It's not good if you are constantly thinking that you are not up to par, but questioning yourself if anything will only lead you to more practice. More practice never hurt anyone.

In fact, I bet practicing your stuff a little more will help you feel more confident in your skills.

 

[Shu2jack]

If you are in a quality school, then your instructor wouldn't let you test if he didn't think you could pass.

 

[Marginal]

It's easy to lose perspective on your own training. Your improvement's going to naturally take time, and you won't see sudden jumps in ability. The improvement is gradual. Others will notice it even when you think you've been going along just like you always have.

Don't let yourself get high centered on your own perception of your ability. You're always going to be the harshest critic because you always know every single little thing you could've done better etc.

 

[Ping898]

I think questioning your ability is good. It stops you from becoming complacent and not looking for areas to improve. I think it helps leave you always open to learning. Also recognize at the same time your imstructors wouldn't look to promote you if they didn't feel you were ready. No good instructor would set you up to fail.

 

[Sapper6]

i think most martial artists go through that phase. it can be good for your personal progression. just don't become so involved in the idea that you suck though, this can be counter-productive.

practice, perfect practice is the key. if you haven't already, you may want to start working technique drills with a partner a little more. as always, start out slow, then progress to a point that you and your partner are comfortable. you'd be suprised at your own ability, especially when you see that punch coming at you, even at half speed.

confidence comes through constant training. reinforce your "basics" training. regardless of how "advanced" a technique is, it's just a more complex arrangement of the basic fundamentals of your system.

good luck in your endeavors. :asian:

 

[Flatlander]

I have trouble with the concept of "quantifying" my abilities, so, I've given up on trying.

Here's the thing - your abilities are relative, and can vary from day to day. First of all, in order to really "measure" something, you need to have something against which to compare it. So, do you compare yourself to your instructor? To your fellow training partners? Is that really fair? I don't think so - the fact is you should only really be measuring your progress vs. yourself. Do you feel that you're improving? No? You're wrong. If you are working at it, you're improving. Maybe not at the rate you would like, or maybe even faster. Who cares? Can you move better than when you started? Are you putting forth a daily effort? Are you challenging yourself? Good enough, I say.

In essence, you should ask yourself why you're training, and what your goals are. Are you satisfied with your progress in that context? Good enough. Take pride in your success, relax, and have a beer.

 

[shesulsa]

Take pride in your success, relax, and have a beer.

Geez, man, what is it with you and beer?

 

[Gary Crawford]

I ll be testing in a month or two for my brown belt is normal to kinda question
your own ablity? i know if i wasnt there that my instructors wouldnt pass
me ,but some times i wounder. if iam up to par

There would be something seriously wrong with you if you didn't feel that way. Because you do question your own ability, that shows a lot of character on your part. Good luck!

 

[Flatlander]

Geez, man, what is it with you and beer?

It's Canada Day Weekend! :CTF:

 

[Gary Crawford]

It's Canada Day Weekend! :CTF:

I'll have a Moosehead on that! CHEERS!!

 

[arnisador]

It's natural. Don't worry too much about it. Unless you fight constantly, how can you really know?

 

[MJS]

I ll be testing in a month or two for my brown belt is normal to kinda question
your own ablity? i know if i wasnt there that my instructors wouldnt pass
me ,but some times i wounder. if iam up to par

I think we have all been down the same road. I certainly would not let this get to you. I seems like you're training hard, and as you said, your inst. wouldnt pass you if he/she did not think you were ready.

Keep training hard!! Every time you train, you're making yourself better!

Good luck on your test and please let us know how it goes!!

Mike

 

[kenpochad]

i have thought about to much untall now i think its probale

becouse iam going from intermediate to advance.

i and i go to a farly young school iam the most advance student they
have .
i have placed at every tournament that i have been to all two of them
ha ha i know sparring doesnt mean anything.

 

[terryl965]

i have thought about to much untall now i think its probale

becouse iam going from intermediate to advance.

i and i go to a farly young school iam the most advance student they
have .
i have placed at every tournament that i have been to all two of them
ha ha i know sparring doesnt mean anything.

Dear Sir it not about tournaments and it not about what people presieve of you but it is how you presieve yourself, your instructor is the one that finally make his decission and even through it is a new school I'm sure he is very knowledgable in his teaching, relax and have fun!!!
Terry Lee Stoker

 

[BaiKaiGuy]

I ll be testing in a month or two for my brown belt is normal to kinda question your own ablity? i know if i wasnt there that my instructors wouldnt pass me ,but some times i wounder. if i am up to par

I'd be worried if you weren't questioning yourself! Your instructor has faith in you, so I wouldn't be concerned. Practice your stuff, you'll be fine. Questioning yourself simply reminds you that you don't know everything, nor are you expected to.

 

[kenpochad]

Dear Sir it not about tournaments and it not about what people presieve of you but it is how you presieve yourself, your instructor is the one that finally make his decission and even through it is a new school I'm sure he is very knowledgable in his teaching, relax and have fun!!!
Terry Lee Stoker

thank you Mr. Stoker :asian:

i know my is knowlegable , and i aiso tournaments dont mean anything.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE HERE AT THIS SIT YOU ALL HAVE HELP ME A GREAT DEAL !

 

[andy]

A few years back when I finally came near to the dreaded -blacktest- after so many years, I became --well alittle anxious- so about six months prior I doubled my workout routines. faithfully every single day I worked myself to exhaustion.
then the final day before I tried to relax (couldn't for all the tea in china)
24 hours later it was over. I stood (barely) before the grandmaster of my system after his approval and was silent. I think he sensed my frame of thought
I didn't feel any differant then the day before but I could sport a new rank.

Out of the blue he looked me square in the eye's and said simply "you know, what youw know" This at first sounded rather simplistic. but it has always stuck with me. always be humble but never doubt the abilities you develop
I'm sure you'll do fine on your test. your instructor wouldn't test you unless he saw your growing knowledge of your art of choice

 

[Brother John]

I ll be testing in a month or two for my brown belt is normal to kinda question
your own ablity? i know if i wasnt there that my instructors wouldnt pass
me ,but some times i wounder. if iam up to par

Good luck on your upcoming test.
Do your BEST and trust your instructor(s)!!!
Other than that, just keep having fun.

The very fact that you are concerned about your level of ability is a good sign:
#1: You care.
#2: You are paying attention and analyzing your self.
#3: You are humble.

Your Brother
John