Graded a couple of weeks ago

[DWx]

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.

[wagnerk]

Congrats mate, well done

[jaypo]

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.

[Wastelander]

Congratulations!

[hammer]

Congrats...sounds like it was quite the test.

[CredoTe]

Congrats!

[andym]

Well Done

[Patrick]

Congrats Danielle.

[sensei8]

Congrats Danielle!! Feels good, huh? Now, it'll be time for your 5th Dan testing cycle before you know it.

[FangPwnsAll7]

Congratulations!!