Author's Note: In October 2023, I'm testing for my second degree black belt! Some of my students are testing for their first degree black belt, so the pressure is on - as both a student and an instructor. The different pre-tests we have to do are running a 5K (under a certain age it's a 3K), poomsae (forms) and basics, sparring, and a written test. Nothing I can't handle, but I'm still dealing with jittery nerves. How do I deal with jittery nerves? I write parody songs. Enjoy!
Let's get down to business
To defeat the run
Did they send me lagging
When I asked for fun?
You're the slowest bunch I've ever met
But you can bet, before we're through
Students, I'll make black belts out of you.
Make your Poomsae fluid
And your sparring win.
Find the fighting spirit
And power within
You're a weakened, sad, exhausted lot
Yes, I am frustrated too
Somehow I'll make black belts out of you!
I'm never gonna get this pace!
I can't break the board, it's too thick!
Why was I so late to my class out of rhyme?
This girl's got 'em on the race!
Hope she doesn't make us spin kick!
Now I really wish I put in practice time!
(Be black belts!)
We must be swift when we're on the long run
(Be black belts!)
With all the force in our sparring too
(Be black belts!)
With all the strength of a poomsae champion
Mysterious as the concepts old and new!
Time is racing toward us
Til the tests arrive
Heed the things I'm teaching
And then you will thrive
But if you don't try your very best
The dishonor will come through
How could I make black belts out of you?
(Be black belts!)
We must be swift when we're on the long run
(Be black belts!)
With all the force in our sparring too
(Be black belts!)
With all the strength of a poomsae champion
Mysterious as the concepts old and new!
(Be black belts!)
We must be swift when we're on the long run
(Be black belts!)
With all the force in our sparring too
(Be black belts!)
With all the strength of a poomsae champion
Mysterious as the concepts old and new!
HYAH!