tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post7569044755690666388..comments2023-10-01T10:41:23.092-05:00Comments on Going my Way: Techical details of my belt rank in ShotokanMirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-40739586944193437882008-03-03T15:35:00.000-06:002008-03-03T15:35:00.000-06:00Dear fellow internet friends:Truly, I appreciate t...Dear fellow internet friends:<BR/><BR/>Truly, I appreciate the comments of wisdom, and support that you have placed onto this posting. I agree with all that you have said, and I'm grateful for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>I have thought about the situation all day, and I have decided to remove the comments, and not allow any further comments onto this posting ( either negative ones or positive ones). It would be easy for this volatile topic to incur severe comments concerning this event.<BR/><BR/>Each time I recite my Dojo Kun, I promise myself, and my Kyokushin Sensei that I will observe the rules of courtesy, and respect my superiors. Therefore, I chose to respect my former Shotokan Sensei's rank, and decision to revoke my Shodan rank.<BR/><BR/>I promise you all to keep teaching, keep training, and enjoy my Art. I understand that it is the Artist that gives meaning to a belt, and not the other way around.<BR/><BR/>My past experiences have shown me how much I value the gift that I have of such a wonderful Kyokushin Sensei that I train under today. I desire to earn the rank of Shodan in his eyes. It will take much dedication, commitment, and effort on my part, but when I achieve this Kyokushin Shodan, I know that I will be secure in keeping it.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.com