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Originally Posted by Dent
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I know we're getting off topic a bit here, but I think that this is the big underlying question. Why not give out the grades for a song? Why should we have standards? If we answer those questions, we may also have answered their opposites.
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Why are you off topic my question from the start was ---
Just found this interesting...Discuss... ---The very reason for posting was the can of worms such a grade in such a young guy opens.
I know I dissed you Dent for saying this would not have happened 10 years ago but 20 years ago...
I know not all of you will know or be able to comprehend living legend to me that is Jeff Wybrow - the guy was running his own dojo at 16 under the direct guidance of Hanshi Arneil - as a 1st Kyu because it was the highest grade he could reach under Kyokushin rules of the time - did it stop him from continuing his Kyokushin journey, No; did he run a great dojo - ask Hasbeen - I think his answer is a resounding yes; does he have a world wide reputation as a true Martial Artists, yes; was he a Clicker champion, yes, a knockdown champion, yes, a Kata champion, yes! Did he eventually get to third Dan, yes and then some - I am not looking to throw stones as I still think that 10 years of commitment from a 16 year old is fantastic but could this kid, as good as he is hold a candle to the likes of Jeff Wybrow IMO - NO.
Another slant - from 3rd Dan up the grades are honorary in all arts right? So what is his motivation to continue training if for his whole life it's been about the next belt? I just hope this great but early high doesn't end his journey too soon.