Bruisbe Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The way things work in our dojo, is you have to gain 3 stripes on your belt before you earn your next belt. You do not actually get the new belt until graduation night, therefore you wear your current belt with the 3 stripes on it until graduation and that signals that you are actually the higher belt rank.A little over a month ago I posted that I was earned for my Orange Belt (9th Kyu) and that my son had earned his first stripe on his white belt.Last Friday night was graduation and I actually got my orange belt to wear instead of a white belt with three orange stripes.The next day, this past Saturday happened to be a review day for some individuals. Since I had been putting a ton of hours in at the dojo and been working hard as an Orange belt for a solid month, my Sensi decided to review what I had known.I was under the impression that it was just to see where I was and what else I needed to work on. Apparently I nailed it all because at the end of the class he called me up and put 3 gold stripes on my Orange belt which officially makes me a Gold Belt (8th Kyu).Then he called a few of the white belts up. Two of them were my son and a close friend of our's son. They both earned 2 additional orange stripes, thus officially making them Orange belts(9th Kyu).I couldnt be prouder of the hard work these kids are putting into the art.Here is a picture of us after the class was over.http://i.imgur.com/Z9CbiGV.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulltahr Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Good stuff!!! The kids will be loving it that you all train together! "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Congratulations to all! I remember those tests at the Morton dojo, and the graduation ceremonies in Peoria. Fun times! 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...
sensei8 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Congrats to all of you; you've ever reason to be proud. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Congrats Bruisbe! Thanks for sharing this with us.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...
aurik Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Congrats! Many a moon ago, I trained there, and I remember how awesome it was to get those first few belts! Once you get to yellow belt, the promotions will slow down a bit though, but keep up the hard work. It will definitely pay off! My Journey (So Far)Shuri-Ryu 1996-1997 - GokyuJudo 1996-1997 - YonkyuUechi-Ryu 2018-Present - NidanABS Bladesmith 2021-Present - Apprentice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Awesome! Congrats! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Congrats "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Congrats! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazzybear Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Congratulations!! Lovely photo too, you all look chuffed to pieces! Mo. Be water, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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