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Today was our level one test. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever put myself through. My forearms feel like hamburger meat (from the 360 blocks) and my whole body feels like I put it through a meat grinder. It’s amazing how far you can dig when you really want something. I wanted this pretty bad. Having a great partner to encourage me through the test also helped me a bunch. Thanks Mike! (Ben Stiller) LOL! thumbsup So my Fathers Day will be a day of rest and quiet. Basically being a couch monkey today.thumbsup Thanks to Otis Berry, Erhen, and Erik! You guys were great and thanks for pushing me to the limits and not allowing me to quit. Now I’m of to my couch! Oh, I passed!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
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Nice man, that’s pretty awesome, I still got a while until I have a chance to take my level one test, but I can’t wait to get the chance. It’s always cool to hear about someone passing!
Congratulation!!!
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Good deal! I didn’t see the post until after I got the message. CONGRATS!!! I didn’t take it yet
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Thanks a bunch everyone! I told myself I was not going to quit. They were going to have to carry me out on a stretcher punching and kicking. rofl2 Your partner is the biggest key to it. You guys can feed off one another and motivate each other. JMO.
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Great, good stuff Ruger!!
I’m already getting ready mentally with all the things I’ve read here about test, even though its at least 3-4 months down the road 🙂
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quote CJs Dad:Congrats, good job, and great dog! Got a staffy just like it. 🙂thanks!
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quote kvmorl:Great, good stuff Ruger!!I’m already getting ready mentally with all the things I’ve read here about test, even though its at least 3-4 months down the road 🙂
Just make sure you get your water in leading up to the test.
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I agree with that, hydrate yourself well throughout the day. You can count on yourself to be taxed physically to the point where you never imagined yourself going. It is the mental block that is the most important. The ability to keep yourself fighting, when your body is screaming at you to stop that is the most important. You will be surprised how your muscles will remember your techniques.
Great job Ruger45, it is an awesome accomplishment!
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Just completed and passed my Level 1 test. What a great feeling! Went thru 4 shirts, about a gallon of Gatorade, a couple bananas, countless towels, and an overwhelming desire to just lie down on the floor during the 5.5 hrs.
I’m so proud to be a part of this community. I’m a second degree black belt in karate, but no karate test ever made me feel as good as this one. This forum is filled with inspiration, great advice, and a lot of camaraderie. This tips I picked up here were so helpful over the last few months.
Now, where is that ibuprofen . . .
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Congrats TINY!!!
Yeah, our level 1 test was about 5 hours too. I think hubby and I slept like 5 hours after getting home, having a well deserved shower and food:beer:
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