DWx Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Two weeks ago I tested for and successful passed my 4th dan My first time testing in 5 years and it was hands down the hardest test I've done. There were 5 of us tested by a 7th dan who'd been appointed by the ITF. The physical test included patterns up to my grade, step sparring, free sparring, multi attacker self defense and breaking. The master that tested us favours the more special techniques so breaking was a flying high kick, 360 back kick, jump back kick, suspended air break with ridge hand and knifehand. Everything off of both sides. Alongside the physical test there was a hefty theoretical test too. A couple of months ago I had to submit a written thesis on any aspect of TKD I liked. Mine was on exploring the deeper meaning of Do 道. I had to defend and elaborate on this in my exam and was also asked a whole load of terminology and theory. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congrats mate, well done Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypo Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congrats! That was quite an accomplishment. I was tested a few weeks ago for my Nidan rank. Halfway thru the test, the power went out at the facility. Thankfully, there was enough light to finish what he thought was enough to show our knowledge. I passed, but he said that me and the other 2 that passed will have to go to a weekend training session, 3 hours each day, to "validate" our rank because we didn't get to spar with him or do any multiple attacker scenarios. Seek Perfection of CharacterBe FaithfulEndeavorRespect othersRefrain from violent behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congratulations! 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...
hammer Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congrats...sounds like it was quite the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congrats! Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Well Done If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats Danielle. 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...
sensei8 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats Danielle!! Feels good, huh? Now, it'll be time for your 5th Dan testing cycle before you know it. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangPwnsAll7 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Congratulations!! Tang Soo Do - Red Belt (2nd GUP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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