Hard Training

The training is getting more difficult.  Over the last two weeks the intensity has been stepped up on us both physically and psychologically.  We have been yelled at and berated, and there has been vomiting and screaming in the dojo as our instructors valiantly continue to drive us toward our first test, which will be held on this coming Wednesday.  At this test, we will each have to perform all the kihon dosa and will be asked to demonstrate any five of the 16 basic techniques that we have learned.  The testing procedure is very specifically choreographed, and the most important thing is that we must do everything with maximum intensity and spirit!