DWx Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 11 months after setting up my own school, I have my first student testing for blackbelt tomorrow He was originally training with my old instructor but quit a few years ago as like me wasn't enjoying the atmosphere at the school. When I started my school he came back to training and I let him keep his 1st kup. After training with me 3 nights a week since September, he will test for his 1st dan tomorrow at our association's annual grading. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Congrats, Danielle for having your first 1st Dan Testing Cycle!!I, of course, remember when I was having my first Testing Cycle for one of my students for Shodan. It was a very proud moment for both of us....kind of hard to forget!!Another one of your FIRSTS; many more to come!!I wish your student and yourself the best success, now and in the future!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 That's awesome, Danielle! It'll be great to have a black belt around that can help you out, provide an example for your school, and all that good stuff! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 He passed! And with the highest score on the day. He looked terrified all day but did a great job.That's awesome, Danielle! It'll be great to have a black belt around that can help you out, provide an example for your school, and all that good stuff!I'm lucky in that I already have a team of guys working with me. My sister a 3rd dan, a 2nd dan, then 5 other 1st dans who train and assist me in class. But always great to add another to the ranks. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Congrats to your student, you, and your dojang for him passing his 1st Dan!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 He passed! And with the highest score on the day. He looked terrified all day but did a great job.That's awesome, Danielle! It'll be great to have a black belt around that can help you out, provide an example for your school, and all that good stuff!I'm lucky in that I already have a team of guys working with me. My sister a 3rd dan, a 2nd dan, then 5 other 1st dans who train and assist me in class. But always great to add another to the ranks.It sounds like your school is off to a good start! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 He passed! And with the highest score on the day. He looked terrified all day but did a great job.That's awesome, Danielle! It'll be great to have a black belt around that can help you out, provide an example for your school, and all that good stuff!I'm lucky in that I already have a team of guys working with me. My sister a 3rd dan, a 2nd dan, then 5 other 1st dans who train and assist me in class. But always great to add another to the ranks.It sounds like your school is off to a good start!Yes going pretty well. But also a bit different too in some ways. I have the high grades but then everyone else is 7th kup or below so sometimes had coming up with lessons that cater for all. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Whoa, congrats Danielle! That's awesome. 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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