One more belt test under my belt!  This is one of those “between” belts that are a little awkward to describe because different schools use different colors: it’s the one between green and blue, which at our do-jang is green with a white stripe. (When my daughter took taekwondo classes a few years back at school, it was a purple belt. Another nearby school uses a green belt with a blue stripe.) 5th geup, in any event.

This test was interesting because our group (a large one–about 18 people in my “belt class) didn’t go first, for a change, so I was able to watch several other tests before my own.  I’m already getting nervous about the test the red belts have to take to move up–it was a complicated one!  And of course it’s always fun to watch the little kids testing. Some (especially very young white belts) are clueless, while others are totally focused.  I think I may be the only adult female color belt without any kids in the school, so I’m able to watch for pure enjoyment–no vested interest.

My own test went smoothly until the board breaking. Back kick this time, and I’d practiced and practiced on the bag and with targets, but I was still nervous. With reason–it took me three tries!  At least I wasn’t the only one who had trouble, but it was still a little embarrassing.  But hey, getting embarrassed means I stepped out of my comfort zone, right? And that’s a GOOD thing.

Anyway, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. And I do have my new belt!