Yondan exam passed

Hey everybody,

just some word on our own behalf: Nearly ten years ago, in 2010, I took part at the first dan-grade exam (shodan) in my hometown Graz (see foto below).

Now I am thankful and happy to say that on Saturday, 13th of July 2019, I passed the yondan exam (4th dan) during the seminar held by Stéphane Benedetti shihan, likewise in Graz. It was the last of the regulary examined ones.

But, as we say, after the testing is before the testing, this of course still concerns me, even if “exams” and developement will appear in different forms in the future … 🥋

I can’t wait to go on with all of you, studying the art of Aikido, sharing each others experiences and grow from it.
I hope to see you soon, maybe at one of our outdoor sessions during summer.

Greetings. F.S.