jaymac Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 My question would be, have you ever witnessed a black belt testing? Our Dan testings are nothing like the kyu testings, and until I actually tested for Shodan, I didn't feel my grading had been overly challenging. Thought much different after my shodan and nidan gradings. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Yes, I have done a test grading for shodan. Which I passed. Whole thing took about 10 minutes..actually the curriculum is now smaller than it was for the kyu grades (well at least for what I personally had to do for my kyu grades). I have done shotokan, a whole different animal and much more demanding grading wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Yes, I have done a test grading for shodan. Which I passed. Whole thing took about 10 minutes..actually the curriculum is now smaller than it was for the kyu grades (well at least for what I personally had to do for my kyu grades). I have done shotokan, a whole different animal and much more demanding grading wise.Wow, only a 10 minute test? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Yes, a fight that lasts about one minute and some kata. The kata curriculum can be longer or shorter, depends on the panel of the day. The most important is the fight, if you don't score a certain type of ippon you will get failed. So you can imagine how low the quality of these fights can be, two people trying to do as much as possible, hoping something connects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 It seems odd that you would only have a ten minute test, with the ippon being the primary focus. It doesn't really sound like a test. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konoko Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yeh I would have thought for a black belt grading it would be at least a couple of hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 That is how I feel as well, it is not a test. More like a lottery at times. And I think my sensei does nothing to contribute to the opposite, with his inconsistent kyu gradings. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the competition that is the same weekend as the grading. I think it might just prove it self to say the most about where I stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 In the end, if you are not happy with your orgainzation, you can always change. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Wish I could, but there are no other organisations here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Wish I could, but there are no other organisations here.Is there anyone you can work out with that isn't affiliated with an organization? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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