With my shodan test looming in the near future. It would be really interesting to hear from all the black belts here
So could I know a bit about yourself?
-how and why did you start off with the discipline? (Wado in this case)
-What was your shodan test like?
-Did your purpose and aim change en route to shodan as opposed to when you had started out?
-And what all qualities do you wish to see in a black belt?
Shodan Stories
Re: Shodan Stories
The shodan test is a huge thing when you're about to take it. And it's no big deal once you've passed it.
That's pretty much all I can say about it without writing a full autobiography.
That's pretty much all I can say about it without writing a full autobiography.
Re: Shodan Stories
It was in 1973. I did three kata, two of which they told me to do, and one was my choice. I selected Bassai. I had to perform the first four or five kihon kumite. There was some free kumite--I think we each had to face three people. We had to demonstrate irimi. It is true that it seems like a big deal before and much less with each passing year. I was 17, almost 18 years old. Just keep your original black belt and never give it to a student. I often wish I had mine now. Good luck on your test. I am sure you will do just fine.
All Blessings, C. Tak Kimura
Re: Shodan Stories
Hi Wings, judging from your intro posting:
oneya
You probably have more experience with beginnings and shodan exam than most around here so I wonder about your request for more war stories.I left martial arts around 2006 for studies having secured 4th degree Black in Taekwondo, 2nd Degree in Kyokushin and 1st Kyu in Goju Ryu (I went back a few months back and got my shodan)
Then again in 2009 after joining university I found out about the university Wado-Kai Club.
I started again from a white and currently am on 1st Kyu (I have my Shodan test in July)
oneya
Reg Kear.
Wado Kokusai San no Ya.
http://www.sannoya.com
Wado Kokusai San no Ya.
http://www.sannoya.com
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Re: Shodan Stories
I love stories about Dan gradings Oneya sensei
Not that kyus aint important
Everytime I gave a Dan test I was pushed to my limits in different ways and everytime I had learned a bit more about me
I would go back to the particular dojo after my shodan or poom and feel like a white belt all over again
I am planning on making this my last shodan
Unless I find a Judo or Jujitsu school where ever it is that I would be going to next for my masters program
Then on with the white belts again :D
Not that kyus aint important
Everytime I gave a Dan test I was pushed to my limits in different ways and everytime I had learned a bit more about me
I would go back to the particular dojo after my shodan or poom and feel like a white belt all over again
I am planning on making this my last shodan
Unless I find a Judo or Jujitsu school where ever it is that I would be going to next for my masters program
Then on with the white belts again :D
Prajit
Re: Shodan Stories
Yes, if I could know then what I know now; it is a moment that I would like to re-visit.
oneya
oneya
Reg Kear.
Wado Kokusai San no Ya.
http://www.sannoya.com
Wado Kokusai San no Ya.
http://www.sannoya.com