That is fantastic news Michael! Certainly a well deserved honor. :asian:
Congratulations. Being a closed door student, now they can beat you in private!
I know nothing about the various crane systems, but did catch a video of 'Tibetan White Crane' a year or so ago on youtube (unfortunately, has been removed). At the time, I found it incomprehensible; as a karate beginner, the type of movement and technique were completely different. I keyed in on the 'windmill' arms...and filed it away mentally for review. Like...maybe when I'm a 5th dan or something. I did mention it to my teacher, how I couldn't see how that kind of technique had any value...and he wisely stated that I would be surprised as it used a different kind of power generation.