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    Default Happy 4th Dans

    After a gruelling 2 + hours, my training buddy, john & I were awarded our 4th Dans in Ju Jutsu.

    Most of the focus was on multiple armed attackers (4), but other stuff included ground fighting , kenjutsu & shiai against 2 lower ranked black belts, armed & unarmed.

    The smiles hide the exhaustion & bruising but with a combined age approaching 120 we did ok for a coupla old farts

    btw That's me on the right sans my swords.
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    Beyond my understanding but, i will remeber not to call you out for a fight.
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    Well deserved OZ, congrats..
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    A great accomplishment at any age, but a much more elusive one over 40. It shows great dedication. I think it is amazing.
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    That’s a helluva achievement—congratulations to you both, Oz!!
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    Congratulations!
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    Thanx for the grats guys. Much appreciated.
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    Nice one Oz. Sure it makes all the work worthwhile.
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    A very impressive accomplishment. Congratulations.
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    Amazed and impressed! Age or no age that is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations.
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