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Old 01-08-2010, 05:15 PM   #1
Kenneth Bryan
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Passed shodan on 12-13-09

I haven't been on in quite a while but have been training consistantly. I was able to take my shodan test this past month so I figured I would post a couple of pix here commemortating it.





















Thanks for looking.
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Old 01-08-2010, 07:09 PM   #2
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congratulations, Mr. Bryan...nice photos!

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Old 01-08-2010, 08:32 PM   #3
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congratulations!

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Old 01-09-2010, 12:30 AM   #4
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congratulations!
Nice photos. Thanks for sharing
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By the way, who is that handing you a Black Belt?
Looks kinda like David Goldberg Sensei.

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Old 01-09-2010, 07:14 AM   #5
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

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Congratulations!
Nice photos. Thanks for sharing
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By the way, who is that handing you a Black Belt?
Looks kinda like David Goldberg Sensei.

Doc Sexton
Yep...That is exactly who it is. I have been training under him since 2002
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Old 01-09-2010, 11:06 AM   #6
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congratulations !!!!
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Old 01-10-2010, 07:18 AM   #7
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congrats!
also very nice photos
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Old 01-10-2010, 12:22 PM   #8
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

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By the way, who is that handing you a Black Belt?
Looks kinda like David Goldberg Sensei.
I have had some problems responding to this thread for some reason....but YES...that is exactly who it is. I have been training under him since 2002.
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Old 01-12-2010, 02:52 AM   #9
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Kenneth that's a lovely looking dojo!
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Old 01-12-2010, 01:58 PM   #10
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

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Kenneth that's a lovely looking dojo!
Thanks. It is a great place to train. We went thru a couple of shifts in location in the time I have been there. Settled into this place and have been building it up ever since.
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Old 01-12-2010, 04:52 PM   #11
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congrats! Nice photos you have to remember your test.

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Old 01-16-2010, 02:13 PM   #12
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Totally cool Kenneth, thanks for sharing the photos - Congrats!

Peace,

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I agree, you have a nice dojo.

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Old 01-16-2010, 11:48 PM   #13
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Most excellent photos. I'll be testing for my shodan on Feb. 13th. I only hope I am as calm as you look for my test!!

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Old 01-17-2010, 05:21 PM   #14
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congratulations!
It is always a big step and by the photos, you made it look easy!

Enjoy the next step on your journey.

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Old 01-29-2010, 04:00 PM   #15
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Re: Passed shodan on 12-13-09

Congrats! I'll also be testing in about a month's time
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Old 02-14-2010, 01:39 AM   #16
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Inspiring photos! WOW..congrats!

Goldberg Sensei is just down the street from our Dojo-
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