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The Wave- West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Newsletter>
The Wave- WCJJ Newsletter #2
April 3, 2006
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NEWS
*Self Defense for Busy Women (Fundraiser to Fight Breast
Cancer)
On Sun. May 21, we will be holding a 2-hour women's
self-defense course to raise money for Breast Cancer
research. It's $20 to participate, though higher donations
are also accepted. All proceeds will go the BC Cancer
foundation. For more info, please visit the event calendar
through the "Multimedia" page of our website or visit the
following link:
http://www.westcoastjj.citymax.com/calendar/calendar_day/2940422/2006-5-21.htm
*Victoria Technical Seminar
On Sat. May 6, there will be two technical seminars held at
once at the Victoria Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The instructors
come from different styles of Jiu-jitsu than our own so
this is a great learning opportunity. We'll be staying the
night too to party it up with everyone from the seminar and
we'll even get in some rooftop beach volleyball the day
after too. For more info, please visit the event calendar
through the "Multimedia" page of our website or visit the
following link:
http://www.westcoastjj.citymax.com/calendar/calendar_day/2940422/2006-5-6.htm
*Annual JJBC Tourney
On April 9, I will be heading down to the JJBC Annual
tournament with Ken to help out with the event. I'll be
assisting with the officiating. It was a bit too soon for
our club to participate this year, but by the next one you
should be ready to go, should you choose to participate.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Yellow Belt Tests
Some of our students will be testing for yellow next month.
You may be asked to assist them in going through all the
required techniques. Try to accomodate them as much as you
can. You'll want the same help when you go for your own
test!
*New Articles and Student Resources
I've added a couple of extra articles to the website's
article page; one on safety precautions for runner and
jobbers, one on staying hydrated during class, and one
really important one about section 34 of the criminal code
and how it applies to you when defending against an
assault.
I also put up some detailed diagrams of the
pressure and motor points of the Police Pressure Points
System. You can access this through the "Students Only"
page. If you don't have the password, please email me for
it.
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FEATURE ARTICLE: Testing for Yellow Belt
It is generally accepted that the yellow belt test is one
of the most difficult of the colour belt tests. Having
never done a belt test before, students don’t know what to
expect and that makes them more nervous about the
procedure. That’s why at West Coast Jiu-Jitsu, we make sure
you know exactly what you’ll be doing so there won’t be any
surprises for your first test
When you're first told that you're going to do a test soon,
the first thing you should do is choose an uke (partner)
for the test. You should ask someone that you are
comfortable working with as you'll be spending a good deal
of time preparing for the test together.
At least one week before your test, you'll be given a
pre-test. This gives you a chance to review all the
required techniques and make sure you know which ones are
which, and which ones you might need to work on a little
extra before the actual test.
On the day of your test, the instructor will show you the
test sheet so you can look over all the techniques and
concepts you’ll be graded on one last time. After you
confirm that you know everything on the sheet, the test
will begin.
You'll either be tested alone or at the same time as one
other student. There will never be more than two students
testing at the same time.
Here is a list of preparation tips to help you get ready
for the big day:
*Use the yellow belt requirements list. Write out a
description of each technique in your own words (or
language). This will help you conjure up an image of what
you’re supposed to be doing. Visualize yourself doing each
technique in your mind’s eye. This may sound new-agey, but
it really works. If you can't visualize yourself doing the
technique, then you probably need to work on that
technique.
*Practice with your test partner before or after class.
Your instructors always arrive at least 15 minutes before
class and stay at least 15 minutes after.
*Know the purpose of all your strikes as well as their
effects. Be sure to know the names of the required nerve
motor/ pressure points – you will be asked about them!
*When you’re practicing for your test, do smooth, accurate
movements, emphasizing good form and technique. Speed means
nothing if the movements are sloppy!
*During your test, try to stay calm. Don’t rush. Maintain
your breathing; it helps with your focus.
*Exercise control when applying techniques. If you injure
your uke and the instructor has judged it to be the result
of careless application of technique, the test will end and
you will have to re-test at a later date. Control and
respect for your uke is a very important consideration in
testing.
*Ask lots of questions. Anytime you're unsure about
something you're working on, ask one of the instructors for
guidance. Contrary to popular belief, practice does not
make perfect. Practice makes PERMANENT! "Perfect" practice
makes perfect. So make sure you're doing the technique
correctly or as close as you can to it.
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