savedbygrace Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Honestly, I am not a bragger or think "highly" of myself but I am proud of the accomplishment I made in class. Our belt ranking system goes like this......white, yellow, blue, green, purple, brown, black.....then up to 10 degrees in black belt. I was taking karate several years ago and got up to my blue belt but had to quit for several reasons. My sensi said, when I started back, that I needed to start from the begining and work my way back up. I have know my sensi for over 20 years and know he is not in it for the money (classes are 25.00 per month and rank tests are only the cost of a new belt 10.00) Our classes are VERY tough and he works us out ALOT. Ive been back at it for almost 3 months and Ive been working very very hard. We had a rank test the other night and I know all my katas, forms, basics, techniques for all the way up to my green belt but I was testing for my yellow belt. During the test he asked me to perform katas and techniques at a higher level, but I thought he was just testing me to see how I would handle under pressure. Well it was him and 3 other black belts (Hes a 5th degree and there was a 4th degree and 2 second degrees) as judges and all 4 stated that my technique and katas and fighting were way well enough to allow me to go back to my original belt from when I left which is my blue. So he allowed me to skip my yellow and return to my blue. I have NO dought that he really beleives this because he has NEVER done this, but him and the other black belts said that I truely deserve it. I am so happy right now I cant explain. I know some of you may say that this wasnt right, but I think my skills are up to par with where im at. Sorry to be so long winded, Im just excited. Just wanted to share. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Congratulations! I'm sure you deserved the promotion. It's very difficult sometimes to start back having seen others pass you, and even harder when you're told to start over. Good work.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savedbygrace Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Congratulations! I'm sure you deserved the promotion. It's very difficult sometimes to start back having seen others pass you, and even harder when you're told to start over. Good work.With respect,SohanThank you very much Sohan........that means alot coming form you. I dont know you personally but from reading your posts I can tell your an intelligent person. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shui Tora Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Congrats there Grace! It shows that your Sensei knows how you would handle in other situtations, and by the grading; well; it shows that you do work hard enough....Congrats! To know the road ahead; ask those coming back... ~ Chinese Proverb" The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. " ~ Master Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savedbygrace Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Congrats there Grace! It shows that your Sensei knows how you would handle in other situtations, and by the grading; well; it shows that you do work hard enough....Congrats! Thank you. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 In many systems the belt colour doesn't much matter. So long as you are able to consistently perform at the level you are at then the colour is sometimes irrelevant. I have seen several people do a double grade, it is rare but it happens. Congratulations. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Congratulations! And I am sure your instructor is very confident in your skill level and abilities, and has no doubt that you will not only excel, but prove to be a good example to other students at the school.By the way, I like the way you describe your school and instructor. It sounds like he truly enjoys showing people the way. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Keep up the good work. Now it's time to work harder. This is tbe best way to ensure your next promotions. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Good job!! Keep up the good work and you will achieve Shodan and beyond. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaG Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Congratulations. The fact that you know you deserved it will make it feel even sweeter!Well done! Tokonkai Karate-do Instructorhttp://www.karateresource.com Kata, Bunkai, Articles, Reviews, History, Uncovering the Myths, Discussion Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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