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dtstiachi
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Joined: 28 Dec 2004
Posts: 755
Location: Dallas TX
Styles: Tai Chi, Kotana Karate, Bagua

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:29 pm    Post subject: Testing blues over Reply with quote

Hey everyone,

After almost a year of waiting (brought on by the grandmaster) I finally tested monday night and earned my yellow sash. The test was gruelling and the grandmaster gave me a pretty challenging oral exam as well as a performance exam. I can't wait to start sword training in January. Overall he was very gracious and fair, but I realized that I have a long way to go before I will test again. Oh well. I'm going to celebrate this short step for a few days then back to training. Later.
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karatekid1975
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 4588
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: Tang Soo Do/TKD/jujitsu

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrads. I took a long time to test for my 1st gup/kyu (about a 8 month wait). I failed the first time. But passed this time (after a year). So you're not alone. Job well done.
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IronWarrior
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Joined: 23 Nov 2005
Posts: 135
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Styles: Wado Kai Karate Jujutsu 3rd Dan

PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Remember its always about the 'journey' never get down on yourself if you fail a grading, get up and try again! just like life, you learn something about yourself at each grading, its not about the rank! but the 'spirit' of challenge and bushido 'samurai spirit' if you carry that in your heart you will never feel upset if you lose..you will just try harder next time .. good luck.OSU!
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Ben Martin
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Joined: 10 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^^^ Very Well Put.
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shogeri
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Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 663

Styles: Instructor in Internal, External, Mixed Styles

PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats and good luck on future efforts!

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MasterH
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Joined: 20 Jul 2005
Posts: 477
Location: Pacific Northwest
Styles: Hwa-Rang TKD, ITF, ATA TKD

PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good Job, well done. I have another 3.5 years before I am elegible to test.
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patusai
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Joined: 11 Nov 2005
Posts: 1648
Location: Palos Hills, IL
Styles: So Ryu, Shorin Ryu, Isshin Ryu

PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congratulations
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