Harkon72 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm glad to say it did! I now hold a full 4th Kyu with Dragon Martial Arts Shukokai Karate. The Kihon was as good as my nerves would allow. I've done better Kata, but I felt I did my best and they were up to standard. The kick combinations were my weak section but I gave them my best and Sensei was not displeased. My Ippon Kumite was my strength, fine, crisp and powerful. My free sparring was what I excelled at in my view, I fought a pre-Dan karateka who, by the end of the bout was backing off me and would not engage in combinations with me; I felt that I dominated the last minute of the fight. My pad work went well, My empi strikes were hard and relaxed, my Ushiro Geri was much better than before, this is what I really worked on and it showed; there is room for improvement but I'm very pleased. Over all, a cracking grade, challenging but worth every second. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Congrats...feels great, huh?? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yes Sensei, this was the toughest test so far with this academy. The Chief Instructor said "You now move from Intermediate to Advanced level in your Karatedo" It felt really good, to be honest I struggled in recent weeks but training with two 4th Dan instructors who happen to be brothers in this club has been very beneficial. They have a different outlook to Karate from eachother; one is traditional and a bunkai and self defense specialist, the younger is a full contact fighter. I am very lucky to be part of their martial arts family. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Congrats Gareth. Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupin1 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm glad to say it did! I now hold a full 4th Kyu with Dragon Martial Arts Shukokai Karate. The Kihon was as good as my nerves would allow. I've done better Kata, but I felt I did my best and they were up to standard. The kick combinations were my weak section but I gave them my best and Sensei was not displeased. My Ippon Kumite was my strength, fine, crisp and powerful. My free sparring was what I excelled at in my view, I fought a pre-Dan karateka who, by the end of the bout was backing off me and would not engage in combinations with me; I felt that I dominated the last minute of the fight. My pad work went well, My empi strikes were hard and relaxed, my Ushiro Geri was much better than before, this is what I really worked on and it showed; there is room for improvement but I'm very pleased. Over all, a cracking grade, challenging but worth every second.Congrats! Looks like you're entering into a new phase of your MA journey... Don't let any new or increased difficulty / challenging training daunt you... Keep it up, face it squarely and you'll persevere! Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thank you CT, I hope I can rise to the Challenge. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoon Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Well done ! Osu “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.”Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thank you CT, I hope I can rise to the Challenge.No prob... anything to support a fellow MA (and a Shorin-Ryu-er at that... ) Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Congrats Gareth "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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