I must admit, I have seen people obtain rank that I personally would not have given it to. But then again, some people may feel that way about me. But, it wasn't and isn't up to me. Its up to the person in charge. They have the right to promote who they want on whatever basis they want.
I tend not to take other's promotion/rank (or my own) too seriously. I think that thinking about rank/testing takes away from the training. Just show up, suit up (whatever color the belt), and train. There rest comes of its own.
If I don't accept my Sensei's ability to promote as he sees fit, perhaps I shouldn't be training under him. Or, I should look at my own ego.
But then again, I would not have promoted me either. Its so hard to turn down a gift offered to an old man.
Until again,
Lynn
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