Passed my nidan grading!!!

[niel0092]

Congrats!

[srv]

The test is predominantly a test of physical endurance and mental strength. The fundamentals are tested extensively at black belt grading and during regular training at the dojo, The test consisted of 2 katas - 2nd dan kata which for us is sanseiru and a personal kata that we must develop ourselves and name. Then it's into free sparring - 30 2 minute rounds of sparring with only enough time in between to bow, change partners and bow again. It was 30 degrees celsius in the hall so pretty exhausting. This is not about pacing yourself, it's about going full on from start to finish and pushing through pain and exhaustion. (I think I broke my toe about round 5 of 30)

And to answer someone elses question, right now I feel physically drained and sore all over. I need a break from sparring ( after 6 months of sparring 15 - 30 rounds twice a week + 1 session of 15 - 30 2 minute rounds on focus mits/bag work/ shadow sparring/push ups as well as multiple fitness sessions at the gym a week) I'm otally excited about this, but need a brief let down before getting back into it harder and stronger next year.

PS Thanks for all the good wishes. Much appreciated.

[stonecrusher69]

congrats....how long was the testing?

[Pacificshore]

Congrats

[italian_guy]

Congratulations. Pretty hard test!!

[patusai]

Congratuations///