5th Dan Test?

[Tenchijin2]

Swiftpete, who is your instructor? Last I heard Doron Navon was the last to take the test with a live blade, and that was many years ago.

Just trying to sort out facts, not trying to disparage anyone.

 

[Kreth]

Swiftpete, who is your instructor? Last I heard Doron Navon was the last to take the test with a live blade, and that was many years ago.

Just trying to sort out facts, not trying to disparage anyone.

I'm curious too. I had heard the same thing.

 

[Don Roley]

Let me chime in as well.

Swiftpete, did you hear this from your instructor? I know of many cases where students have told stories of their teacher that missed the mark. I remember the time that people were running around the internet saying that Hatsumi had been made a national living treasure in Japan. If they had asked Hatsumi he would have set them straight, but few people do in cases like that. From their standpoint, why bother to check?

So, maybe you should ask your teacher if you heard this story from a student.