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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16427
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Thanks all for the well wishes. I just got just a few days left until the test. Working on the small written test tonight. Which I find kind of nice, as it's making me reflect on everything up to this point.
I'll report back after the test  |
Looking forward to your report WHEN you pass, and I've confidence that will!!
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wagnerk
Purple Belt
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Posts: 576
Location: UK
Styles: TSD, Karate & Kickboxing
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Won't wish you luck, as it's skill
However will wish you all the best and let us know when you pass
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Well I'm happy to report a pass! I'm now a freshly minted Sho Dan Ho.
But did I ever feel like I was dying during the test. I was probably on the verge of a passing out toward the end. Was feeling nauseated, and trying to keep my gag reflex in check.. no fun. But I can't quit, you know.
Hint: Never take a decongestant, I Think I would have been better off suffering from my sinus infection.
But overall my damages are really just:
1. two bloody knuckls
2. A very, very tired body
3. People thinking i'm asthmatic or something now... all well.
But overall, A pass is a pass. I think I made out well. |
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vaporman
Yellow Belt
Joined: 09 Jan 2015
Posts: 57
Styles: Mixed
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Awesome bro  |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16427
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Congrats...I knew you'd pass!! And with all of your discomforts, it's over, and I'm sure you know that it was worth it all!!
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Patrick
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Location: Los Angeles, California
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2279
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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Congrats! It sounds like it was well earned!
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jaypo
Purple Belt
Joined: 26 Apr 2012
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Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu
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Congrats! Now, the real journey begins!
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Karate_John
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 May 2013
Posts: 140
Location: Arlington, TX
Styles: Goju Ryu, Judo
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Again, Thank you all
I got to admit the first day back on the mat as a black belt student was a bit surreal, The new rank and responsibilities are going to take some getting used too. And apparently I left a very good impression after all, with our Hanshi et al. that was good to hear.
The best part of course, is now i'm free to really dig into the art, I love Theorycraft so this is going to be a fun ride. no time for breaks here.
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on the post.
Getting nervous like that is pretty normal, and it sounds like your nerves served you well, and you didn't over-pressure yourself.