Hey Crystal,

All is well here. Students are doing great, but still don't get too many in the
classes though. That's ok. I would rather have few dedicated students than
alot of students that are just there to be there.

I will start by saying that rank means nothing really. Of course, it is nice to
get rank, for yourself and your Sifu, but don't put too much mental focus on
that goal. The real goal is self improvement. With that said, I will address
your question further. Practice, Practice, Practice, and then more Practice.
Try to take your techniques to more of a real level. Truly think about mock
situations when performing them, whether it be Forms, techniques, sets, falls,
rolls, etc. When you are rolling, imagine that there is a threat that deems it
necessary to perform the roll - the actually threat is up to you - put full
INTENTION into it. That goes the same for all practice. If you practice just
to try to remember the moves it will never become part of you. You must "feel"
the situation and the actions that you face and perform.

Basically what I am saying is don't just go through the motions, mentally put
yourself in the situaitons. That will bring about a more solidified response.
The actual sets of techniques will come through the continued practice, then the
actual techniques will leave again, but that is even more complex so I won't get
into that now.

Well, I need to get going. I hope that helped some. I could go on and on, but
don't want to overwhelm you. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Oh,
there is a seminar in Seattle on September 11th for only $25. If you are
interested in attending, let me know and I will reserve a spot for you and get
you the info.

Trent

C <lyonessfatale@...> wrote:
Hi! It is Crystal (lower belt) under Sifu David Huffaker.
It is good to see you on here. I was beginning to think that I
was the only one from our area present. How are your classes and
students doing? Personally, I still have to work on my kick sets and
rolls/falls before I would feel comfortable advancing any further.
Would you suggest anything for me to do in my 'spare' time to help
advance that process?
I don't want to disappoint Sifu David...I know he would like to
see me advance. And I have delayed for months due to being ill
equipped to pass the test and studying distractions from work and
such. But neither do I wish to advance if I am not deserving of
doing so. It's a conflict of mind I think. Anyway, please respond
at your leisure.
Thank you,
Crystal


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