I did it!!! I passed!! To my relief! I haven't been this nervous in a LONG time. I wanted to so badly represent my instructor and the my fellow NAK friends with pride. I wanted to show that a woman can be just as tough and fight just as hard as anybody else. I trained so hard for this test I didn't want to fail. All in all, it went really well. My test wasn't as long as I thought it would be. And he didn't throw anything difficult my way. I did injure myself, but hey, this isn't foo-foo karate. I had such a great time and I want to thank all those who came or called or wrote to show their support. Couldn't of done it without you all.
Right before we begin our test we put our belts on. Typically, there is a moment where we breathe and center our thoughts, shown here. 
Belts are on, now we are about to start. My blue top lets others know that I am an instructor. (incase you were wondering)
I am waiting my turn. I am very nervous, so I am trying to distract myself. 
My test has started. Usually, testers go through their "material" first. I am doing my kicking sets here. 
I am now being surrounded by 6 guys; some have weapons, some don't. The judges want to make sure I can survive a multiple attack.
At this point, I have taken his club and am now using it against him. :) Don't you love my great faces?!
So here is my injury. During my multiple attackers I decided to head butt a practice knife. No, it was actually an accident. Take my advice, don't duck on a knife.
I am finished!!! Next test, 3 years from now.
11 comments:
That is so AWESOME! You looked HOT! Wait to go girl! I think it's so cool you are doing something for yourself that you enjoy. And the knot on your head is pretty sweet.
Great job! What an accomplishment! Can you be my personal bodyguard? J/K Congrats Jessi!
OOOH!
I like your goose egg!
Congradulations on doing so well! Your pictures are awesome!
I can't wait to see you guys again....it feels like it has been so long. I wish I had a buddy like YOU down here (not because you would kick the trash of any illegal that came to my door, but because I miss you, friend. (...okay...I think about that DAILY! I'm sort of an odd-ball down here.)
Wow. Did I say, WOW?! You looked awesome. I know it doesn't seem like the place and time, but I felt like crying, seeing those pictures. I know how hard you've worked, how nervous you were, and most of all, how prepared you were. Way to go, Jess. Your rock my NAK world:)
You're my hero!!! Fighting six men and all. What a rush.
Awesome pictures! You are amazing and such a hard worker. Congrats!
That's awesome. Dad told me about your injury... your one tuff cookie. Congrats Jess, I knew you could do it!!
Congratulations!
I was nervous and tired just reading about it.
Glad it's over. See you Wed.
Love the pictures, they are awesome. You are one tough woman, I need to move closer to you so I can have you to protect me!
That was inspiring just to see the pics! You sure got a good one to your forehead! Congrats!
Ha! I found you off of Jill's blog and now I can stock you too. I loved these pictures Jess. You are so freakin awesome. I am so proud of you. What an accomplishment.
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