One week to go...

So here it is, May 24th and one week to go until my Black belt promotion test. Since my last blog entry, I've been working tirelessly on everything from my Taegeuks & patterns (18 total), one-step sparring, and breaking techniques. Yesterday I received the application form for the test and it outlines exactly what is required of me, and let me tell ya, it ain't a short list lol.

I'll have a written exam to do on testing day which will consist of the history of Taekwondo, Korean terminology & counting, and the school oath. Also, I'm required to provide 3 essays on different topics ranging from "What do I think of Taekwondo?", "What are my goals for Taekwondo?" and "The Indomitable Spirit." I'm also required to demonstrate 3 technical breaking techniques which are a flying kick & punch through two pieces of wood opposite each other, a power knife hand through 1 or more concrete slabs, and a power back kick through two pieces of wood placed together. And that's not all! I will also be asked to do two more breaking techniques which will be randomly chosen at my Master's discretion. Also in every promotion test is sparrring.

So yeah, that's a lot to do and thankfully a ton of hard work has paid off and I believe I'm truly ready for next Saturday. Only time will tell, but this next week is going to be unbearable because of the waiting. I hope my nerves are strong...