Yeah I did it!

So I passed my test and have received my first sash in 8 Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

I am very proud of my self for having accomplished this feat, as I was sure I would not be able to complete the endurance portion of the testing.  I wish I still had my best friend to share in the celebration as he is the one to bring me into the art in the first place but he is no longer talking to me :( not really sure why. 

Anyway the test was as follows:

Bow in, begin endurance portion:

25 rocking push ups (aka the devil)

25 frog jumps

10 military push ups

100 of each of 8 punches

50 sit ups

25 leg lifts

20 hold of every stance in both directions.  

This completes the endurance portions

Material portion:

1st, 2nd & 3rd body coordination done at least 2xs (correctly) on both sides (so at least 4 times total)

1st. 2nd & 3rd kicking combination done at least 2xs (correctly) on both sides

quick succession of the transition between all 8 stances and then close and bow out.

This completes the testing of yellow sash ... and I did it!!

 My sash and certificate!

I honestly believed that I was going to face plant on my last rocking push up my arms were wobbling so bad I was not sure I would make it back up before they gave out.  I am glad that I have continued to learn the art even thought I moved and have begun training under a new sifu.  I do struggle at times with the changes in teaching methods but I hope to continue as long as I don't get too far behind.