KYU Shiai

Originally, a 'shiai' meant a fight to the death. Now, it means something more like a training to the death. Students who had tested for their first and second green belts on April 20 were asked to train for a morning as part of their kyu exam. After a killer first hour, the students worked on one-step sparring techniques.

Some pictures of our students with their new kyu certificates and their new belts. I also threw in a few of students during the karate class we had yesterday after handing out belts.

The Kyu Exams

November 12th, 2010 Cedar Ridge held kyu exams in the gym. The exams were judged by Sensei Rob, Sensei Christine, Sempai Nicolette(me) and Lauren. Be warned: whenever you have us judging kyu exams, you know its going to be a adrenaline pumping, sweaty, beastly workout. Fortunately, a lot of people passed their exams. It consisted of Triangle Katas, shifting patterns, shifting combinations, foot positions, punching, and full on FIGHTING SPIRIT. What we look for mainly for kyu exams is spirit. Spirit comes before skill or technique, so if you have a good attitude and good effort, it overrides if you aren't as "coordinated" as others. Everyone did a very good job, and those who didn't pass just have a few nuts and bolts to sort out. Congratulations everybody!

-Lettuce