wagnerk Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Just wanted to announce (as I'm a proud dad) that my boy is going for his first grading on Saturday, 9th kyu in Shotokan karate (the first art that I studied) So this afternoon, going thru the kata, kihon and (go-hon) kumite with him.He's 7, so as long as he enjoys it, I'm happy Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 You've every right to be proud!!I wish him all of the success. Tell him...I'm in his corner!!He'll be nervous, as to be expected, remind him that his Sensei once was a 10th Kyu too...relax...and let the testing cycle take care of itself. He can mess up, it's not the end of the world, and he can still pass, even if he makes a few boo boo's!!Good luck. Oh yeah, remember to take your camera...Kodak moment if I've ever heard of one!!Please let us know how he does!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Definitely will be taking pictures (I'll be taking Nokia moments, lol) Will pass on your wishes, thanks-Ken Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Best of luck to him Ken The 1st of many to come. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneshin Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Good luck to your son. Proud times ahead for Dad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Awesome! Best of luck to him! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Good luck! 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...
wagnerk Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks guys, will post results after the grading this weekend Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I guess an update is in order...We on the day, we decided to attempt the grading in the new year. It was very nerve racking. The class that my son goes to is in-conjunction with an school's club, which is very good, however there are only 3 of them. During the grading there were about 100 people... Nerves got the better...So plans for the new year is to continue with the school based program, but also attend the main association classes, so that he get used to the people there.I'm proud that he did half attempt the grading and that he is continuing it. It would have been easy to say "I don't want to do this anymore"... -Ken Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Sorry to hear that. But it happens. Glad that he's still into it!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...
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