6/26/2022 Recollections from the Small Circle Jujitsu Shodan Camp and Test Day
5:30 AM Woke up and went for a full-body stretching routine for 30 minutes. I packed and prepared my meals for the day. I had a simple breakfast of an egg, a slice of bread, and a cup of coffee at 7:00 AM. This mix of macronutrients was meant to sustain me for another 3-4 hours. 8:00 AM I rode with Lacey who is an excellent training partner, and fellow Shodan tester. I remember talking about many topics ranging from kids, education, testing nerves, etc. 8:45 AM We arrived on time, ready for more training before the test. 11:00 AM My brain and body screamed for sustenance. I took a break for my meal of the day which included a Power smoothie* , a medium-sized Japanese sweet potato, a banana, and an Olyra Dark Chocolate biscuit. This mix of macronutrients will fuel my brain and body for the rest of the day, including the test, which I guess was going to be about 3 hours away. I continued training, but it was mainly a blur of events. I remember getting autogra...