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AnonymousOne
Red Belt
Joined: 27 Jan 2002
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I am off to Japan for two weeks. I am going to do some advanced training. I am nearing the time I qualify for my next grade. Its been 6 years since my last grading.
I fly out on Saturday. I havent been here much lately because I have been working to get additional funds for the trip. This time I am going to be doing it right. A good hotel with western food! I am also taking a laptop and my fiance.
The head of our school is getting old and this may be the last chance I get to train with him. I remember the days when I was just a student there and now I am returning again as a senior student. Man ones life changes.
I will be doing two 2 hour lessons a day 6 days aweek. I will also be attending a Gasshuku there. At least its not winter yet!
I am also going to be spending some time one on one with our Kancho Sensei (10th Dan). So I will be picking his brains. This is a rare privelege and this only is allowed for advanced students so I am quite grateful.
I am confident it with go well. My body is fitter, faster and stronger than its ever been and as my teacher here reminded me, that I will be representing our countries standard of technique to Japan. Thats kind of an awesome thought!
I have trained assiduously knowing this trip was going to happen for a long time. However the schedule I will be doing there is less hours than I do at home. The hotel has a gym and I will be able to maintain my weight training schedule so I am pleased about that.
Off the dojo the Japanese are good to you. They take you out to many places. You often get invited to their homes for a traditional Japanese meal (Oh noo!!!).
As I understand it all the lessons are for Dan Grades only. I am looking forward to that. I remember my first trip when the Nidans and Sandans beat the crap out of you. I am going back for some pay back!! LOL
On return I should come back with my new Dan Grade and certificate.
I will try and log on from Japan to let you know how its going. The hotel says they have internet access. My first trip I stayed in a little room next to the dojo. I used a bucket to wash and had a terrible bed. This time I am doing it in comfort!!
Take Care and keep training. Remember its a life long art and you only get better!!
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[ This Message was edited by: AnonymousOne on 2002-04-23 17:32 ] |
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Pacificshore
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 1694
Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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Sounds like a good time. Good Luck and looking forward to hear how your training is coming along when you get a chance.  
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ronryu
Orange Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2001
Posts: 199
Location: griffin , ga
Styles: Shito ryu karate
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Good luck sounds like your going to have a awsome time . Ive never had the oppertunity to go to japan . I to will be testing in about 2 weeks in orlando florida In front of our orgnization head and yeah im nervous aswell . I will be just testing for my ni dan and its been about 4 years since my last test.
Good luck and good trip. be safe .
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[ This Message was edited by: ronryu on 2002-04-24 14:41 ] |
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G95champ
Black Belt
Joined: 29 Mar 2002
Posts: 3067
Location: Gilbert WV, USA
Styles: Shotokan Karate (FSKA)
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| Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds like fun wish I was going with ya. Good luck. |
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
Posts: 6322
Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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| Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Time does change things doesn't it. Have a good trip.
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Ai Hate
Yellow Belt
Joined: 07 Apr 2002
Posts: 86
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| Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2002 7:12 am Post subject: |
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| good luck. and do tell us more about your trip when you get back. |
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[CT]pizzaboy
Green Belt
Joined: 05 Aug 2001
Posts: 370
Location: Orlando, FL
Styles: blue-belt taekwondo/green belt Yoshukai
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| Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2002 8:12 am Post subject: |
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See ya old friend. Hope calling you old don't offend ya.  Send us an e-post card.
You are only old
When Life becomes boring, because
You have done all the thing that you have ever hope and dreamed.
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Jack
Black Belt
Joined: 22 Jun 2001
Posts: 1591
Location: England
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| Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2002 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like a great oppurtunity you have there AO - Hope you have a great time!
I'd wish you good luck on the grading but I'm sure you don't need it 
Let us know how it goes.
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Kempo_Dude
Orange Belt
Joined: 27 May 2002
Posts: 180
Location: Czech Republic
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2002 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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Good luck..
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