JimmyNewton Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 hey guys. my sensei I am testing for shodan either this friday or next friday, but wouldnt say when. i feel pretty good about everything. i've been doing some hardcore conditioning and extensive drill work and kata practice.i'll keep you posted on how things go. just wanted to share the news. "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June1 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Wow! Congratulations! You AND your sensei? That's quite an honour! Keep practicing hard and let us know how it went! Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!"Know Thyself""Circumstances make me who I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.L Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 this is great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoshinkan Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Good luck Jimmy,Shorinkan looks a superb style and organisation, you landed on your feet there! Edited July 27, 2010 by shoshinkan Yours in karateJim Neeterhttps://www.shoshinkanuk.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyNewton Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 sorry, June1, bad typo, i meant my sensei is testing me for shodan.thanks for the support guys. i feel pretty good about it.nervous, but excted. that same type of butterfly mixed with confidant feeling we always get before tests, tournaments, etc.but thanks again for your encouragement. it is appreciated. "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Best of Luck Jimmy.I remember my Shodan grading came at the end of a weekend training session and as you say there were mixed emotions on the day and for a while thereafter.Keep us posted. Why is it, when all is said and done, that more is said than done - John Fitzgerald Kennedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Congrats and good luck!Who is your Sensei? I'm also in the Shorinkan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyNewton Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Willie McIntoshi'll be working out with Sensei Doug Perry in the fall, although its going to be a 2 hour drive, bc Mr. McIntosh is retring in the fall to run for Sheriff. "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivette_green Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Cool. Do you have to do fights? How many and for how long? "Don't tell me what I can't do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makiwaraman Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Well jimmy if your sensei says you are ready you must be, well done andhope all goes well for you.regards maki We are necessarily imperfect and therefore always in a state of growth, We can always learn more and therefore perform better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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