Goju1 Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 How many and what rank Sensei's do you have presiding over your BB testings? And for Nidan and up, do you have to have your Head Sensei/Master there? (Or go to them?) Ours is like that, pretty strict and all, just wondering about the rest of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 When I got promoted to Nidan, we had every bb present from shodan to the Grandmaster of the system. Makes for a very lengthy promotion, as your bb had to make the rounds from the shodans on up to the Grandmaster. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju1 Posted August 29, 2003 Author Share Posted August 29, 2003 When I got promoted to Nidan, we had every bb present from shodan to the Grandmaster of the system. Makes for a very lengthy promotion, as your bb had to make the rounds from the shodans on up to the Grandmaster. Wow!!! I like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renketsu Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 I was assessed by my 5th dan (association chief referee) and 6th dan (association chairperson and senior shotokan instructor) senseis for my nidan and will be assesed by both of them for my impending sandan. As per most clubs (I guess) - all BBs who can be there (and there is usually a good reason needed for not going!) are used for 'testing' the BB candidates and are also themselves scrutinised on their own techniques. Andy. Andy Wilkinson (Sandan)Renketsu Karate Club Senior Instructor(http://www.renketsu.org.uk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 At our school we just have our instructor- 5th dan. "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darce Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 When tested for the yellow belt the sensei only was 4th dan. Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Since our system isn't as widespread and commonplace as say, Taekwondo, all testing is pretty much up to the instructor of each dojo, and verified through the association. I was fortunate on my shodan, as I was tested, without knowing I was being tested! lol In June of 1978, the head of our system, Sensei Yuichi Kuda came to visit us from Okinawa for 3 weeks of very intense training. It was Sensei's 1st trip the the USA. During the 3rd week of training with him, all of us students (my sensei included) were lined up kneeling against one wall while Sensei Kuda asked us one at a time (by rank, my sensei first) to get up and perform a certain technique and specific kata. Of course I was very nervous to get up in front of the head of the system by myself, but he was a very gentle, compassionate and friendly guy, so I just did my best in whatever he asked. When I finished and went back to kneeling against the wall, my sensei leaned over and offered his hand..shook it and said "Good job...shodan!" I said "What???" That's when he told me I was just promoted to my shodan. I have tested several people for black belts. If I am the only black belt in attendance, then I test alone. If there are others, then I will also have them watch the test and give me their opinions on how the testing student faired. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kregh99 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 When I tested, it was with a panel of varying ranks. Usually 7 people. All the current instructors plus other instructors who had gone off to open their own schools or who moved out of town came back to be on the test panel. Senior brown-belts were selected to show them what a test looks like and to have them call out drills. All were at least shodans. Most were nidan or above. It was a 2-day test: 1st day - drills, drills, more drills, then some drills, and lastly, maybe a few drills. Then once the panel was done seeing the group of candidates perform drills, any member of the panel could ask for any technique to be repeated again by any student if they wanted something clarified. 2nd day - forms, forms, more forms, maybe some forms thrown in for good measure, then forms, then one-step sparring, then free-sparring. 3rd day - banquet at chinese or japanese restaurant and certificates handed out for promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ialwaysgethit Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 ours is from the brown belt above the top instructor is there with the top grades and the pressure is on and strict, even worse at nidan. aaaahhhhhhh oliver willison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Testing for shodan and above is done by the head of my association, with 2 other sandan and above black belts sat with him. The other black belts of the organisation are expected to be there, especially those of nidan and above, as they can be picked as sparring partners for those testing. It's basically wall-to-wall black belts there; even though most of them are not involved with the testing it is still very nerve-wracking!! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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