Form both hands into 'A' handshapes, making fists with your thumbs resting against the side of your index fingers. Hold your hands slightly lowered with your palms facing each other. Bring both hands upward and toward each other, striking the knuckles together in front of your chest. This motion represents two opposing forces clashing.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'accept' by bringing both hands to your chest, point to the person for 'your', and then sign 'challenge' by striking your 'A' hands together.
Sign 'math' and 'test', then use an intense facial expression while signing 'big' and 'challenge' to emphasize the difficulty of the exam.
Sign 'ready', point to the person for 'you', and sign 'challenge'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'accept' by bringing both hands to your chest, point to the person for 'your', and then sign 'challenge' by striking your 'A' hands together.
Sign 'math' and 'test', then use an intense facial expression while signing 'big' and 'challenge' to emphasize the difficulty of the exam.
Sign 'ready', point to the person for 'you', and sign 'challenge'. Make sure to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes! While it visually represents two competitors, it is commonly used for abstract challenges, like a difficult task, a personal goal, or an obstacle you need to overcome.
They are very similar and related! 'Compete' or 'game' uses the same 'A' handshapes striking together, but 'game' usually taps the knuckles together twice, while 'challenge' is typically a single, more forceful upward strike.
You want the movement to look firm and decisive to convey the meaning of a challenge, but you shouldn't hit your hands together hard enough to cause pain. A crisp, controlled tap of the knuckles is perfect.
