Wastelander Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 So, I tested for my Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) on Wednesday, July 20th, along with another Nidan candidate, two Shodan candidates, and several brown belt candidates. The testing panel consisted of:John Dominguez, ShodanJim Mitchell, ShodanRichard Poage, GodanMichael Newland, RokudanJeff Allred, RokudanEddie Bethea, HachidanWe started off with a calisthenic and aerobic circuit that completely wore out my arms and made my calves cramp, before getting into demonstrating curriculum material. The material covered included all 19 kata in the Shorinkan curriculum, 14 yakusoku kumite drills, somewhere between 30-40 self defense techniques, bunkai, and sparring. I'm still sore all over and exhausted, 4 days later, but I made it through and was awarded my Nidan. Everyone else who tested also passed, which was great for them!Here is the whole group after the test, minus Newland Sensei, who had to leave a bit early:And here is me with my Sensei, Richard Poage, and his Sensei, Eddie Bethea: 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...
The Pred Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Congrats ! Teachers are always learning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congrats Noah. Well Deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulltahr Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congratulations there. Great job!! "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congrats Noah; well deserved!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congrats, Noah. I'm quite sure you made your Sensei proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Congrats Noah "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazzybear Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Congratulations Noah! Mo. Be water, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Congrats. All that hard work is impressive. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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