Ok i see your point Baku. Now tell me why you are practicing jousting? Is it just so you can get to 4th dan? Because you would be better off practicing another mod.
For example, if you play to 4th dan on jousting, you will be good at a noob mode. But if you get to 4th dan playing wushu, it will take longer but you will be a better fighter in the end.
Just something to think about ;)
And heres a small decap to brighten the mood.