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Post by R. Devane on Nov 12, 2008 13:15:29 GMT
I don't know if anyone has noticed but Sensei Declan has upped his training in the last few weeks because he is in preparation for his 4th Dan Black Belt grade. He can be seen training hard everday at the Dojo. When going for Dans, you have to wait the number of years that your grade equals e.g. 2 years for 2nd Dan, 3 years for third etc. etc.
Declan has put in his 4 years at MAI by constantly improving himself and also his students. 4th Dan is generally an honourary grade. This means that there is no 'test' for 4th Dan. It is simply judged on your time involved in and your contribution to the Martial Arts. Declan has already achieved his 4th Dan but as a man who loves a challenge and who leads by example, Declan will still be performing a very special test.
He must complete the following:
4444 KICKS
4444 PUNCHES
444 PRESS UPS
444 SQUATS
44 ROUNDS OF SPARRING
4 X 44 MINUTE RUNS
4 NEW COMBINATIONS/TECHNIQUES (2 DEFENSIVE, 2 OFFENSIVE)
All this must be completed within the space of 7 days!!! and it will be fully supervised by MAI instructors.
He will start on December 15th and once successful, Sensei Kidd will be awarded his 4th Dan at the MAI Christmas Olympics (details on that very soon) on 21st December 2008.
Fair play to Declan for showing us how it's done. He's a great source of motivation for everyone at MAI. Please cheer him on if you see him training.
Stay tuned for an exclusive video interview with Sensei Kidd - coming very soon.
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Post by dkidd on Nov 12, 2008 13:18:32 GMT
Okey so the secret is out lol. Well as you said I love a challenge and this is just that and with the added bonus of getting me in shape for Christmas. Bring it on I say. P.s. sorry about all my classes getting tougher but what's good for the sensei is good for the student lol
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Post by Kiefer.c on Nov 12, 2008 15:39:03 GMT
this song just springs to mind when you see something as important as this uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1-mU-YSk32Iha - just kidding declan, thats brilliant news - as robert said you already are a 4th dan black belt - all you gotta do now is enjoy the paining-oh sorry i mean training!! have fun this is well deserved i'm delighted for you!! kiefer |
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Post by dkidd on Nov 12, 2008 16:10:26 GMT
Pain what pain...ouch oh ah my back and legs and aaaah hell bring it on  |
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Post by spidermato on Nov 13, 2008 11:58:17 GMT
Hola Declan!
Congratulations on the 4th Dan and Best of luck in the challenge! Indeed you are an example to follow!
Antonio
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Post by stephenlarge on Nov 13, 2008 12:35:22 GMT
Hi Declan wish you all the best with the grading-its a great inspiration for the rest of us.
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Post by jaycramer on Nov 13, 2008 12:54:40 GMT
Sensei Kidd,
The most motivated trainer in the buisiness! That looks like some challenge, but knowing you, you will nail it as usual. You are an inspiration to train with, and I personally have learned so much training with you the past few years, and I look forward to many more. Best of luck with it and I look forward to you receiving your 4th Dan at the Christmas, I will be there to congratulate you on it. See you down the Dojo.
4444 KICKS
4444 PUNCHES
444 PRESS UPS
444 SQUATS
44 ROUNDS OF SPARRING
4 X 44 MINUTE RUNS
4 NEW COMBINATIONS/TECHNIQUES (2 DEFENSIVE, 2 OFFENSIVE)
As we say some times Declan, not bad for an owl fella!!!!!!Or a young fella!!!!
Christ!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2008 16:09:26 GMT
Declan is a great example to everyone in the club. He trains hard and works towards his personal goals with excellent dedication. He's got experience and dedication- a lethal combination. This is a grade well deserved. It's also good to see that while he does deserve to be given the belt anyway, he will complete a challenge to earn it that little bit more!
Well done Declan, and good luck training (like you'll need it...).
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Post by dkidd on Nov 13, 2008 21:02:40 GMT
Thanks for the support guys. We all need a goal to help us focus our training. I look at it this way I'm gonna make a belt with four tags look good and hey I'll be in great shape for christmas.  |
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Post by michael on Nov 14, 2008 19:00:13 GMT
WOW!!!!!!!!!! well i always said that u were more machine than man............best of luck and welldone,great achivment
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Post by dkidd on Nov 14, 2008 20:27:27 GMT
Training is going well for both myself and Robert it is a good buzz us guys training together again and I don't want to sound like I have a big head but man very few athletes could have done what we have done in the last few weeks. That said I have this kinda sickly fulfilling sensation of....PAIN all over hehe even PAIN must have balance hehe
So join in the buzz guys Christmas is coming and let the turkey be the only thing that gets fat.
Kawabunga
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Post by sineadc on Nov 16, 2008 0:28:47 GMT
Congratulations on the 4th Dan (well deserved) and fair play to you on the challenge!!
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Post by louise devane on Nov 17, 2008 11:12:44 GMT
Heh Declan ,
I always new you were a bit crazy ! LOL ! But really fair play to you doing this , and I know you are training very hard for this , and you do love a challenge . I have seen you in the studio doing some training and honestly you will have no trouble with this challenge at all . Best of luck and looking forward to a few rounds too . As you always say ....... Kawabunga .
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Post by R. Devane on Nov 21, 2008 3:23:20 GMT
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Post by Kiefer.c on Nov 21, 2008 11:05:44 GMT
great clip declan - very humble and a great inspiration to us all - but don't think i i won't be still dishing out questions as i said before best of luck with the grading - go get it declan - and make it look good!!! |
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Post by dkidd on Nov 21, 2008 12:43:12 GMT
Thanks Kiefer.
I think when I listen back just how true the stuff I said is even now I have an injury and couldn't care less gonna train my butt off today and every day got lots of new coaching stuff I'm working on and who better to practice on than myself. See you in twenty minutes lol
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Post by louise devane on Nov 23, 2008 0:34:55 GMT
Hi Declan ,
Well done with the clip . I have seen you training over the past few weeks and by the looks of the type of training you will fly through your 4th Dan challenge . I was only asking you yesterday about why the hand wraps are hanging around . Do you remember what you promised me , you promised to show me some drills , so looking forward to it . Declan is contagious with his training and I wish you all the best with it all even though its no bother to you at all . Well done again I love the clip ...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2008 12:46:07 GMT
Well done on the clip...? your looking sharp... footwork drills...... upperbody drills... what more can i say....?? watch out dojo!
Well done again...
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Post by dkidd on Nov 24, 2008 15:21:00 GMT
Nice one dude just doing what I always did when a challenge came around whether it is a grading or a fight or tournament. Get to the gym and sweat blood it is the path to success in this game.
Later man
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Post by R. Devane on Dec 14, 2008 12:56:28 GMT
Declan's 4th Dan Grade starts this week so wish him luck if you see him at the Dojo.
We're all rostered out to help him and to spar:
Monday is Colm
Tuesday - Kiefer
Wednesday - Me
Thursday - Keith
Friday - Louise
Saturday- a couple of us
He must complete the following:
4444 KICKS
4444 PUNCHES
444 PRESS UPS
444 SQUATS
44 ROUNDS OF SPARRING
4 X 44 MINUTE RUNS
4 NEW COMBINATIONS/TECHNIQUES (2 DEFENSIVE, 2 OFFENSIVE)
All within 6 days!
This is a hard grade but Declan is going to fly through it - he's been training very hard coming up to it and we've had some rough sessions together in preparation. The very best of luck Declan - Show them all how it's done. See you tomorrow.
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