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Mikel Hamer wrote:
Hello all, my Sensei is currently over seas (Germany) for his 3rd Dan testing......He said I should start making class more regularly while he's gone because our Sempai is going to be going over the testing requirments for 5th kyu, and I'd be eligible along with a few others....... !! I know rank doesnt mean jack squat in reality.....but some sort of motivation would be nice!!!
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Sennsei testing for 3rd dan, and in Germany - that must be nice - expensive crossing the pond...Im an American stuck on the europe side now, albeit thats not a bad thing.
As far as kyu testing, do you have 6 kyu or 5? (it varies place to place, 6 where Im at...and its not an automatic level when you walk in either.)
either way, you must be excited to test...Im sure you will do good, and your instructor must think you are ready or he wouldnt had mentioned this to you...so have fun.
Ironically I have had 2 people asked me if Im testing for my 6th kyu...guess they see improvement, I know I do...however there is another month or two if I am to go by the time requirements...
testing can be good to help you feel how well your advancing or rather to give you a visual sign, but likewise you can have this without it to. I know one guy who hasnt tested for 5 years. suppose he would be 2nd kyu now with how 'fast' advancement happens here in Hungary.
Peace
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