|
|
| Author |
Message |
Zanshin
Green Belt
Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 453
Styles: Wado Ryu Karate, Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, Ono-Ha Itto-Ryu Kenjutsu
|
 Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:07 am Post subject: |
 |
|
Our Dan gradings are always very open,
For all of the reasons mentioned above, but also because spectators are effectively "witnesses" to the standards of the candidates that are passed or failed.
This works well, not only to provide future candidates with an idea of the standards that are expected of them, but also to ensure that standard of the test itself will hold up to external scrutiny (ie national and international level comparison).
_________________
"The difference between the possible and impossible is one's will"
"saya no uchi de katsu" - Victory in the scabbbard of the sword. (One must obtain victory while the sword is undrawn).
www.art-of-budo.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Shotokan-kez
Black Belt
Joined: 13 May 2006
Posts: 1922
Location: Manchester uk
Styles: shotokan karate
|
| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
We are allowed friends and family for support, i was watched by loads of people on my black belt grading and the sound of them clapping and cheering when i got a pass was fantastic. We are allowed camera's and videos but no flashe's/
I'm not sure why, maybe one of u guys could answer this. If a student is taking a 3rd dan or above no-one is allowed in the room?
_________________
Walk away and your always a winner. www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
A_Train
Blue Belt
Joined: 16 Aug 2006
Posts: 252
Location: NS, Canada
Styles: ITF Taekwon-do
|
| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Our third dan testings were open to everyone to attend, and it is encouraged, not only to support those testing, but to see what could potentially be in your own martial arts future. It is especially a treat to see something like a third dan testing, as they are not a frequent event.
_________________
I play a wrestling game online. If you'd like to play follow this link
http://www.thewrestlinggame.com/wg.asp?w= 133896 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12924
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
|
| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
| A_Train wrote: |
| ...It is especially a treat to see something like a third dan testing, as they are not a frequent event. |
Agreed. And anything above is even better...
_________________
Success is where preparation meets opportunity.
www.chiefswarpath.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Montana
Orange Belt
Joined: 18 Apr 2007
Posts: 189
Location: Formerly Montana, now Spokane, WA
Styles: Shorin Ryu Matsumura Kenpo & Kobudo
|
| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Shotokan-kez wrote: |
| I'm not sure why, maybe one of u guys could answer this. If a student is taking a 3rd dan or above no-one is allowed in the room? |
Of course this varies from dojo to dojo, but probably because at that level most non-martial artists can't stand the sight of that much blood all at once.
_________________
If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PSBN Doug
KF VIP
Joined: 04 Nov 2001
Posts: 3754
Location: Houston, TX
Styles: Kuk Sool Won
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
| bushido_man96 wrote: |
| A_Train wrote: |
| ...It is especially a treat to see something like a third dan testing, as they are not a frequent event. |
Agreed. And anything above is even better... |
I'll be starting that in about another year. 
_________________
Kuk Sool Won - 3rd dan
Evil triumphs when good men do nothing. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
gamedweeb
Yellow Belt
Joined: 06 Feb 2007
Posts: 68
Styles: Bobby Lawrence Karate (Kwon Shu)
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Montana wrote: |
Of course this varies from dojo to dojo, but probably because at that level most non-martial artists can't stand the sight of that much blood all at once.
|
Hahaha, at my instructors 3rd Degree Test he had to explain he favorite technique in detail to the panel. When got a to a point he said something along the lines of "and here you break the elbow." Master Lawrence came up to him after the test and told him "We don't say 'break or snap' it's 'hyper-extend!'"
_________________
"I'd rather have 10 techniques that work for me than 100 techniques that work against me." -Ed Parker |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12924
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Montana wrote: |
| Shotokan-kez wrote: |
| I'm not sure why, maybe one of u guys could answer this. If a student is taking a 3rd dan or above no-one is allowed in the room? |
Of course this varies from dojo to dojo, but probably because at that level most non-martial artists can't stand the sight of that much blood all at once.
|
_________________
Success is where preparation meets opportunity.
www.chiefswarpath.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
IcemanSK
Purple Belt
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 513
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Styles: Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
In the organization I belong to, BB tests are usually open. The exception is for senor instructors (school owners) & masters. Those are closed to the public. The reasoning is the expectation on them is higher than it is for students. If a senior instructor struggles under the stress (& there is more stress for senior instructor tests) they do so in the company of other senior instructors.
I wasn't sure it was a good idea until I went through it myself. It was appropriatly challenging (without being overly harsh) & a worthwile experience.
_________________
Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shotokan-kez
Black Belt
Joined: 13 May 2006
Posts: 1922
Location: Manchester uk
Styles: shotokan karate
|
| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hah funny you should say that...it was the fighting part we wasn't allowed to watch
Their Kata's were awesome. One guy grading for his third dan was lucky cos sensei allowed him 3 chances because he kept kia'ing in the wrong place, bless him he was shattered after that. 
_________________
Walk away and your always a winner. www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
on the post.
