It's actually really late right now, but I wanted to write something to start. In my opinion, martial arts is fun, challenging, and complicated. Sometimes I get so frustrated with everything because I think I need to know everything and be perfect. I greatly emphasize the "Perfect". I know, it's crazy! I know I'm not being realistic because I'm only a yonkyu, which is a fourth rank or blue belt student. It's the perfectionist in me. I can't help it. I see the technique being done, and I think okay, I got it. That's doesn't look that hard, but HA! let me tell you that it's an illusion. Black belts and/or your sensei always make a technique look easy because they have fifteen years or more experience on you. I'm trying to get over this hurdle and not be so dissappointed in myself. I try to repeat in my head, "Everyone makes mistakes. It's not normal to be perfect. If you're perfect, there is no challenge."
I really need to listen to my advice. Well, let's see how practice goes tomorrow night.
Until then,
Cindy
