The Orange Belt test was very intense but, rewarding experience for me. I felt more prepared than I was when I decided to take the Yellow Belt test. I attended more intermediate and basic classes to prepare for it. Though it was a last minute decision for me (I was planning on taking the Orange Belt test in 2009), my partner Daphne really worked with me and encouraged me. She told me I was ready to take the test with her. I also asked Jack if he thought I was ready and, he said yes. I was nervous but, ready at the same time. I wanted to finish the test and move on to the next level. I had enjoyed learning and polishing my groundwork techniques and chokes that were covered on the test. The instructors were very accommodating and made sure we were confident on each and every technique. I survived all 5 hours and, I’m very proud that I have an Orange belt in Krav Maga. I am planning on continuing my routine and start attending the Advanced Class at least once a week.
- Kristine Aguas
I was incredibly anxious going into my Orange belt test. I was worried about the material on the test. I didn’t own a pair of shin guards that I needed for the test. Also, I had been really sick the week leading up to the test so; I was also worried about how I’d feel during the grueling 5 hours. I felt like I was the single least prepared person in the room.
Fortunately, I had a friend that helped me. He loaned me his shin guards, and spent over an hour going over the material on the test with a group of us. The Orange Belt test also has a review, so I got another couple of hours to go over the material in concentration. During the review, I really felt the instructors were trying their best to make sure I was getting everything right. They would go over and over certain moves until I felt comfortable with it. By the end of the test, I felt thoroughly triumphant and exhausted. It is strange to be so fatigued and elated simultaneously.
I am so glad I was pushed into taking the test by Kristine. It was a great experience, not so much for the paper (though I am very proud of what that paper means) but, for the confidence it instills. Many times when I’m doing something wrong or just different, I wonder how I am doing in the class. Once you take the test, you know. “I AM doing this right.” It’s a great motivator.
-Richard Paul Escamilla
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