December 11, 20241 yr I just received my 4th dan Hapkido certificate! This has been a really long term life goal- my last "level up" Dan promotion was 30 years ago, though I received rank in other non-Korean systems as I continued my journey. I spent a long time with non-traditional stuff like JKD, MMA, etc where belts weren't a thing. For the last year I've been training with one of my old instructors from 25 years ago, and he decided it was time I and another senior black belt moved up. I really appreciate the recognition, and I hope the next promotion doesn't take so long!
December 11, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, JazzKicker said: I just received my 4th dan Hapkido certificate! This has been a really long term life goal- my last "level up" Dan promotion was 30 years ago, though I received rank in other non-Korean systems as I continued my journey. I spent a long time with non-traditional stuff like JKD, MMA, etc where belts weren't a thing. For the last year I've been training with one of my old instructors from 25 years ago, and he decided it was time I and another senior black belt moved up. I really appreciate the recognition, and I hope the next promotion doesn't take so long! Congratulations, an outstanding accomplishment. Only a small percent of martial arts students become a 4th degree. Does that put you at master rank in the art?
December 11, 20241 yr Congrats! Do you get to learn new material now? Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training. https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/
December 11, 20241 yr Congratulations! You going to try and push on now for your 5th? Fantastic achievement though
December 11, 20241 yr Congratulations, JazzKicker on earning your 4th Dan, especially after 30 years as a 3rd Dan; milestone, for sure!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
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December 13, 20241 yr Congratulations @JazzKicker! That's awesome! https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
December 14, 20241 yr Author Thank you all, and to answer your questions, I train at an informal little club where we're not big on titles or a strict belt-based syllabus. So I'll keep training as I do, and if our instructor or other black belts refer to me as Master ___, when talking to the kids, I'll smile and answer. But at this stage it's mostly another stripe on the belt. We are part of an international organization, though, so there is a longer reach and long term potential for further advancement, age & health permitting!
December 18, 20241 yr Congratulations -- 4th dan is a big step! Shuri-Ryu 1996-1997 - Gokyu Judo 1996-1997 - Yonkyu Uechi-Ryu 2018-Present - Sandan, Shihan-Dai ABS Bladesmith 2021-Present - Apprentice Matayoshi Kobudo 2024-Present - Yonkyu
December 29, 20241 yr Congrats on your 4th Dan, kudos to you! 28+ years of training - and knowing the more I learn, the less I actually know...
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