Favorite grading that you have ever had?

[Nidan Melbourne]

from all the years that you have trained and graded with that style what is your favorite grading that you have ever attended (as a candidate for promotion)?

Also for presentations for promotions what is your favorite?

and please state which martial art and style you do.

So my favorite was when i attempted for my shodan and ended up getting graded to nidan. and i do goju-ryu karate

[ShotokanGage]

They jumped you to nidan when you were grading for shodan? Wow I didn't realise that would be possible! Did you grade at your own school or at a grading event for your organisation?

[Nidan Melbourne]

at my school. My sensei had invited his old sensei to come help out and he (my sensei's sensei) thought i should be nidan not shodan

[jaypo]

My favorite was when I tested for black. I was given the choice to test for "shodan-ho" or Shodan. I knew that I had the knowledge, but I had hurt my knee the night before helping my Sensei test 3 other people for black belt. However, I went in that morning and told him that I was either going to pass the test or die trying! And I actually aced the test!

2 of the students that have I have been training with are testing for Nidan this weekend, and I can't because it's a 2 day test, and I'll be out of pocket for the first day. I trained with my Sensei Friday night, and we went over most of what they will have to do, and I think I'll be okay. I trained with them Saturday morning, and I am pretty confident that I will be able to achieve the rank. Hopefully, in about a month, I'll have another story to tell!

[wagnerk]

I've had 4 favourite gradings:

1. 10th kyu in Shotokan - this was my first ever grading

2. 3rd Kyu (brown belt) in Shotokan - this was my halfway point and the ability to move up to the advanced classes.

3. 1st Dan in Shotokan - Reaching the start of my journey, the physical sickness of the grading and the ability to get that far.

4. 1st Dan in Tang Soo Do - The ability to get that far again with Sjogrins.

[Nidan Melbourne]

My favorite was when I tested for black. I was given the choice to test for "shodan-ho" or Shodan. I knew that I had the knowledge, but I had hurt my knee the night before helping my Sensei test 3 other people for black belt. However, I went in that morning and told him that I was either going to pass the test or die trying! And I actually aced the test!

2 of the students that have I have been training with are testing for Nidan this weekend, and I can't because it's a 2 day test, and I'll be out of pocket for the first day. I trained with my Sensei Friday night, and we went over most of what they will have to do, and I think I'll be okay. I trained with them Saturday morning, and I am pretty confident that I will be able to achieve the rank. Hopefully, in about a month, I'll have another story to tell!

Do you have to pay to attend Gradings or is it because you would have to travel a fair way to attend the grading?

[sensei8]

Favorite: Rokudan

Less favorite: Kudan

Edited February 18, 2014 by sensei8

[jaypo]

I do have to pay for the grading (not very much though-black belt test was $75.00, but I received a trophy, embroidered belt, and new gi), but I live about 2 miles from my dojo. My son's birthday party and an event for my wife's family are keeping me from testing on Saturday. Otherwise, I'd be right there with my compadres!

[Nidan Melbourne]

Oh that is fair enough if you are busy with family. they are extremely important

[CredoTe]

My nidan