Shodan test – Day 1

In the beginning we study the Art of Karate because of a need for power, because we are afraid. If we are intelligent, this stage passes and we find that we study because we want to understand what the deeper meaning is. This is when we come to see that Karate means “empty self”, and this is where practice takes on real significance.
Terrence Webcter-Doyle, Karate, the art of empty self

The test:
7 Mile run;
30 minute conditioning;
Perform 24 kata that represent kata requirements for orange, purple, green, blue and brown belts. Tomorrow will be the tough day.