Nidan Melbourne Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 As most of you know i attempted for my shodan in august and passed. But i had forgotten to tell you all is that shihan (who is my sensei's old instructor) told me to expect some very important news when he is in the country next which he was last night. Apparently he told my sensei to double grade me after the grading finished. Which makes sense as i did all stuff that a person going for their nidan would do. And turns out he told my sensei that i am worthy of my nidan and not my shodan. So i am now a 2nd dan. I was not expecting it at all. As shihan had been training for over 60 years in goju-ryu karate and 40 years in kung fu. So no one at my school could doubt his wisdom. According to him i performed everything as a 2nd dan level student, the determination in everything i did. And apparently he even saw that i would make any technique look strong or soft when necessary and the bonus that i can change any movement part way through if it isnt working first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Congratulations. If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Congratulations Shodan melbourne! (guess you better change you're username ) "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Congrats! Quite an accomplishment, good for you! Hard work pays off! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Congratulations Shodan melbourne! (guess you better change you're username )Hahaha maybe I should. According to shihan it hasn't been done before in his entire life. Which made it even more special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Congrats. If you do want to change your username, just send me a PM. 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...
Wastelander Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congrats!! Well deserved!! Feels great, doesn't it?!? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal103 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 That's quite a jump, we have a huge amount of technical kata and other stuff needed for Nidan that i'm surprised of your double grade but also pleased if someone has recognised your effort.Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Congrats. That's amazing to skip a Shodan and go straight to nidan. I've heard of skipping in in Kyu ranks but never in dan ranks. Again congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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