Wow - congrats! You go to a strict school. I actually despise kumite except for the fact that it exposes weaknesses like nothing else. I love kata, I love drills, I love practicing skills with the pads. Funny, I am about as girly as they come (hate sewing too), am a great cook, housekeeper etc... but I just loved the martial arts too. I would like to go back if ever I am not pregnant or nursing again.