dtstiachi Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 Hey everyone,After almost a year of waiting (brought on by the grandmaster) I finally tested monday night and earned my yellow sash. The test was gruelling and the grandmaster gave me a pretty challenging oral exam as well as a performance exam. I can't wait to start sword training in January. Overall he was very gracious and fair, but I realized that I have a long way to go before I will test again. Oh well. I'm going to celebrate this short step for a few days then back to training. Later. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step."
karatekid1975 Posted December 23, 2005 Posted December 23, 2005 Congrads. I took a long time to test for my 1st gup/kyu (about a 8 month wait). I failed the first time. But passed this time (after a year). So you're not alone. Job well done. Laurie F
IronWarrior Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Remember its always about the 'journey' never get down on yourself if you fail a grading, get up and try again! just like life, you learn something about yourself at each grading, its not about the rank! but the 'spirit' of challenge and bushido 'samurai spirit' if you carry that in your heart you will never feel upset if you lose..you will just try harder next time .. good luck.OSU!
Ben Martin Posted December 26, 2005 Posted December 26, 2005 ^^^^ Very Well Put. Strive to Become The Type Of Person That Others Do Not Normally Encounter In This WorldI would love it if everyone i spoke to or met throughout my life would benefit from being with or speaking to me. - Life goalI See The Sunshine But Their's A Storm Holding Me Back.
shogeri Posted December 27, 2005 Posted December 27, 2005 Congrats and good luck on future efforts!Work smart, not hard! Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others...
MasterH Posted December 27, 2005 Posted December 27, 2005 Good Job, well done. I have another 3.5 years before I am elegible to test. Adam (Fluffy) Huntleyhttps://www.rleeermey.comhttps://www.martialartsindustry.net
patusai Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Congratulations "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt
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