Kudo shodan at last.

[Dragn]

Congratulations!

Sounds like a tough test.

For my Nidan we had to do 30 x 2 minute rounds of sparring. Was very tough. We didn't have to beat a certain number of opponents though. It's more about mental toughness - keeping going through exhaustion.

30 rounds! Man thats hard.

I think tests that push your limits of mental toughness and test your spirit are a very important aspect of full contact training.

When I got my first dan in TKD, it was more about technical ability.

I never really got tested on my fighting spirit and ability to withstand punishment and still keep going.

I wasnt aware of my inner weaknesses. So although my technique was sharp, I didnt really have a fighters heart.

[obiwansbane]

many congratz man! good job

sounds like torture though hehe, i have to go through something similar although its 2 mins against 1 opponent 1.5 mins against 2 opponents and 1 min against 3 opponents... i dont have to win, but i have to still be at least defending myself at all times

[Elky]

Well done mate! Sounds like you've really earned it!

[KarateK]

Well done