As of the night of March 31, I am now an orange belt. I went to my first class that night not knowing what to expect. I felt out of place because I was so use to going to the white/yellow belt glass and knowing all the students from that class and chating them up as we warmed up together. I know eventually I will get to know more students in the orange belt class as I go to each class but it's strange to be there although, it's a good strange. I am a little nervous about the sparring part of the class but, have talked to a few black belts and they have reassured me it will be okay and that a lot of students felt nervous at first but, once they proceeded with each class they lost the nervousness and fear. I guess this is another lesson for me in stepping out of my comfort zone but each time I do step out, it makes me a stronger person.
I guess sometimes I have self doubt about my skills but, when Sifu Brinker told me the night he graded me that my kung fu has improved a lot since I first started, it made me feel really good because lately I was wondering if I have what it takes to be a great martial artist. I know my skills have come a long way since I started kung fu and I guess I just needed to hear it to reassure myself.
I just want to say thank you to Sifu Shipalesky, Sifu Stoddard, Sifu T. Playter, Sifu M. Playter and all the other Sifu's or Sihings that helped me out in the white/yellow belt classes. I really miss you guys and hope I will see you sometime in the future. Also a huge thank you to Brian who has helped me and encouraged me to practice at home.
That's it for this blog.
Susan Crawford
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