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Wednesday night I did two classes, first class was a full on Irimi Nage Ni class, I was matched up with Chris, a strong 2nd Kyu brown belt, by the end of the class I was wrecked, I was considering bailing for the night, but I needed to get into the demo training groove.
Second class [...]
After the grading the following Monday is a “Dojo Holiday” so no classes, first class back was Tuesday night for me.
I had bought a brown belt from QLD Martial Arts Supplies on Monday in anticipation, hoping not to jinx it mind you
I walked into the Dojo and Sensei presented me with my certificate [...]
After two weeks continuous of grading training I went for my brown belt (3rd Kyu) on Saturday 24th June.
Jim and I partnered up, Jim was first Shite, and we were called up first out of the two pairs for 3rd Kyu.
That meant that I had my back to the crowd and nearest Sensei, it’s probably [...]