The results are in and I now have a Shodan in my family.
I’ll start with the best news first! My son Donald is now a Shodan. After almost eight years of hard training, that he started when he was just a little boy, he took his Shodan test last Saturday and earned his black belt.
He spent the last six months, training in Karate class four days a week and lifting weights at least three days a week. He looked different than ever before at his exam with a drive and focus that I never seen from him before. I don’t think I could be any prouder of him than I am now!
I also took my exam last weekend and cleared my keri which makes me a full 1st Kyu. I gave everything I had at my exam but I guess I still have some more things to improve before I catch up to my son. I trained like an animal and had days where I still trained even though I could hardly walk some mornings but I know in the end, it will all be worth it. Now I plan on training even harder over the next six months.
Either way, I am glad exams are over and now I hope to keep this blog up to date going forward again. Also, did I mention how proud I am of my son?
Related posts:
- The results are in, Karate exam results that is – 6/17/09
- Test results and a really good class – 12/15/08 – Monday Karate class
- Thursday Karate class – 10/4/07 – More Tekki Shodan and group Heian Shodan.
- Tuesday Karate class – 6/10/08 – The exam results are in.
- Thursday Karate class – 10/25/07 – Tekki Shodan again and kihon.
Doug is a Shotokan Karate student that enjoys sharing his Karate training experiences with everyone. He is a Computer Consultant, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and a blogger.
Congratulations again, Sempai!
Stands back from the keyboard in amemazent! Thanks!