CIC 2 Day 8

Today we covered one final technique (one used for getting through a crowd) and then prepared for a demonstration. Right before we left to do that, we took our written test. Everyone passed!

The demonstration was, no joke, at a renaissance faire. We got to enjoy the faire a bit as well as show off our technique.

When we got back to the gym, we had a short lunch break and then went over our B2 and A1 skills (plus some “families” of related techniques). Then we did some light sparring and called it a day.

I took a pretty hard blow to the head. It stunned me, but I kept going. I have a nice knot coming up, but I don’t think I have a serious injury.

My roomies and I went out for dinner. I had a soak when we came home, and my final lesson plan (for the class – obviously I’ll make more for teaching) is done!

Also, thanks to practice today and the mock B1 test we did before, I’ve done everything I will do during my skills test on Sunday. I feel at ease. I’ve practiced all I can, and I feel confident in my work.

I’m simultaneously nervous and calm. Tests can be stressful for me, but I also know I’m prepared. It’s a weird place to be.