My first student grading to blackbelt

[DWx]

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.

[sensei8]

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!!

[bushido_man96]

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!

[DWx]

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.

[sensei8]

Congrats to your student, you, and your dojang for him passing his 1st Dan!!

[bushido_man96]

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!

[DWx]

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.

[Patrick]

Whoa, congrats Danielle! That's awesome.