Shodan Grading..

[makiwaraman]

Congratulations Solo,

IMO all gradings should be carried out at normal training, This will reduce the amount of people that pass just because they paid for a grading.

Then the grades would mean you reached a set standard in your style.

regards maki

[Solo]

Thanks everyone. I agree makiwaraman, that's what our dojo has started this year. Instead of 'block' gradings where the whole class gets graded, if you're ready they'll tell you/test you. They only did 'block' grading with the younger white/yellow belt classes but.. It's changed now..

[kenpo_fighter]

nice to read a story about a martial artist who EARNED their rank instead of buying it. Congradulations, Solo! u make your fellow shodan's proud.