Last night at my dojo, I passed my 1st kyu grading. We were also unofficially told that we will be going for our shodan next year....you spend at least a year at brown belt at our dojo before even attempting to test for black. I'm very happy right now.
Congratulations Well done Miriam!!! The year ahead preparing for your Shodan should be an interesting and challenging one.
Very cool. I envy you. I once did shotokan, maybe i will try it again in the future? Anyway. ... Brown belt. That is excellent.