Goju1 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Just got curious from another thread - before we get our full black belt, (as opposed to probationary) we have to apply to a Japanese Karate Federation, submitted with pictures, recommendation from our Sensei, etc... Is this common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Yeah depending on the association you are with. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I know that when I trained in Shotokan, our club was and still is associated with Nishiyama Sensei, and when it came time to test for our BB, we had to go to the main dojo in Los Angeles. Even prior to the test, it was highly recommended that you attend their BB classes. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I think we go through the GM for our BB's, which in turn goes through the WTF in Korea. I'm not sure how it works yet. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 My good friend in Shito Ryu had to apply for his black belt like that. I believe he also had to make at least 6 trips to the main dojo before he could be recommended. However, I totally disagree with this policy if your instructor holds a master ranking 4th dan and above. If the main dojo feels that they were deserving of their rank then they should be allowed to promote their own students to within one grade of themselves. Actually, I feel this way about any instructor that is given express permission to teach on their own. Sorry, I got off the topic. *S* A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempocos Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 NO since I study an OKINAWAN style. "If you don't want to get hit while sparring , join the cardio class" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Good post, Sasori_Te. I think my instructor, who is a 5th dan, does the testing. But I think the certs come from Korea and/or the GM. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 It depends on the organization. We get a certificate from Okinawa, though the testing is done by an approved person in Canada. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Keep it on topic, folks. Opinions are welcome, but flame wars aren't Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 A bit of pruning of inappropriate comments has been done here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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