The Denver test highlights included Self-Defense with a larger opponent and performance of all required material, including the upper rank performance of the form Do-San. Mr. GMN, Jr. 1st Dan and Mr. B. Durfey, Brown were also in attendance. There were 20 students who attended testing. Awards and a student demonstration will [...]
The Sheridan test highlights included 2 rounds of full gear sparring, a tornado kick and additional combinations of high level difficulty. 3 students were awarded stars for perfect attendance. 3 students received star awards for forms performance. Mr. GMN, Jr. 1st Dan and Mr. BD, Senior Brown were also in attendance. [...]
Testing approaches and students need to come to classes prepared. I have seen many things that make me question a student’s ability to progress. Among them are lack of practice, lack of attendance, unending excuses, an inability to uphold their student oath, disrespectful attitudes and lack of focus. None of these things [...]