The Turbo Kick Training!

I did it. I faced down my fears, drove to Ohio, rocked it, and now I'm waiting for my certificate of completion. I did it!

I barely slept the night before. My brain wouldn't stop running. I got up early, got ready, and left the house shortly after 7am. I hit Tim Horton's for coffee and breakfast and went on my way. It was about an hour and a half drive. I got there right on time and found the right room. There were 54 of us, which I guess is huge. It started with some info, then we worked on correct form and technique. Then veteran TK instructors came in and we learned Round 42. The energy in the room was awesome. And Liza Jane (friend of Jenelle Summers) high-fived me! I'm a dork, but that was so cool.

After that we broke for lunch. I changed (I was so sweaty!) and got Subway. Then we went over more info for the written test. Then we reviewed sections of the round and taught them to the rest of the group. Then we did the different kicks and punches (the practical exam) and then the written test. The end. The testing was easier than I expected and I'm confident I did well. And we weren't tested on teaching or cuing at all. Then I changed, bought food and coffee, and drove back home. It was a long day but I'm so glad I did it. Oh, and I burned 2368 calories. And my HRM blinked out for a bit too, so it missed part of the workout (drenched in sweat I think).

I can't start teaching until my certificate of completion comes in 4-6 weeks, but I need to learn the steps and cuing anyhow. I have 11 rounds, but I'll just work on Round 42 for now. ;) It feels hard right now but I think there's just a steep learning curve starting out with anything. I'll get it and it will be great. I'm trying to get my other ducks in a row too (a place to teach, insurance, info on other certifications, etc.). In some ways it feels like Sunday must have been the easy part. So wish me luck! I still have a lot of work ahead of me!