Amazing!

I did it.  I actually did it!  It took me over a year, but I did it.  I attended the sparring class tonight.  I have been wanting to do that for so long now, and just couldn't muster up the courage to do it. . . . . till tonight.  While chatting with Sifu Harrigan outside of the kwoon one day, he strongly encouraged me to attend the sparring class, so tonight I did, and I thank Sifu for that.  I thought about backing out, but realized I needed to give my support to Sifu as much as I needed to be there for me.

My heart was pounding and my nerves were shaking, but I am so glad that I put all that aside and didn't let it beat me.  I learned so much by watching and listening, and I learned tons by participating.  Sifu Harrigan is very knowledgeable and he knew things that I had no idea about.  He taught me a lot tonight.  The students did not beat the snot out of me, but instead gave me many opportunities to put into play some things that I have been trying to work on.  I especially was trying to practice with the pointers I got from Sifu Brinker at the black belt class on Friday night.   Some of the students tonight gave me pointers too, and I welcomed and appreciated that.  I have so much to learn as far as sparring, and I have such a long ways to go with my confidence.  At least I am headed in the right direction.

I thought it would have been nice to have some other members of the UBBT in the class, and I am determined to spread the word.  It would have been great to have more black belts there too.  I am really pumped up with excitement from going to this class and I am so very glad that I finally took that plunge and went.  It shouldn't have taken me this long, but better now than never.   KIAAAAAA!!!!