Went in as a 7th kyu and came out...

[TheHighlander]

a 5th kyu!!

Went through my 6th kyu requirements and then was asked back up to do the 5th kyu kata (Heian Yondan).

Was wiped out after the test, but put a lot of hard work in ahead of time in case I had the opportunity.

[Ichi_Geki]

Congratulations...

[DWx]

Congrats

[joesteph]

Great news, Highlander! Congratulations!

[WireFrame]

Wow that's rare! I was double graded from beginner to 8th, but I've never even heard of people getting double graded after their first grading! Well done.

[TheHighlander]

Thanks everyone.

I had been recommended for a double-promotion at 9th kyu and 8th kyu, but come test day, i didn't quite show enough to the examiners to be granted an opportunity to try.

Over the last 6 months, I put in a lot of extra time on my basics, knowing this would probably be the last time I might even have a chance.

From here on out, it is much tougher and more likely one rung at a time, which I'm OK with - I feel like am now at the appropriate belt level for my ability - A lot of new things to learn.

[Patrick]

Congrats!

[KarateGeorge]

Congrats!

[Rateh]

Congratulations!