Black Belt Essay by Andrew Anderson

How to become a black belt?  Getting to my First Degree Black Belt test has been a long journey and I have learned many lessons along the way. In the process of getting here, quite a bit has happened. I started at AmeriKick in Haddon Heights and then moved to the new studio in Blackwood. […]

Black Belt Essay by Cj Schlueter

What I have learned since receiving my Black Belt? After reading this Document, you will see what I’ve learned since receiving my Black Belt. The first thing I’ve learned since getting my Black Belt is, you have to set new goals for yourself. Usually, everyone’s first main goal in karate is to get they’re Black […]

Black Belt Essay by Tyler Derby

Sharper Skills: Refining Technique Through Kata Training I’ve been doing karate for a little more than nine years at Amerikick Langhorne. I am senior black belt and part of the demo team. Karate, especially Kata Training, has made me push myself through tough situations and become stronger. At karate I have learned many things, especially […]

Black Belt Essay by Anna Lu

What I Have Learned Since Receiving My Black Belt? Females become confident leaders through Amerikick Martial arts lessons By Anna Lu  I can recall the moment I received my white belt. By that time I was already obsessed with the idea of receiving my black belt. Later, I achieved my goal received my black belt […]

Black Belt Essay by Samara Landais

Amerikick Martial Arts Park Slope Amerikick Martial Arts is not just a form of self defense, it is a way of life. You must be the same person you are inside and outside of the dojo. Following this way of life has improved aspects of me.  My body is healthier, I have become more studious, […]

Black Belt Essay by Connor Baily

Being a Amerikick black belt means to me that I have gone through very hard challenges. I had to do push ups, sit-ups, burpees, and many more to get to the level of the black belt. Also being a black belt means to me that I have gotten stronger and stronger throughout the years. Being a black […]

Black Belt Essay by Xander Stutzman

Martial Arts Karate Fun  Martial Arts Karate is something I can go do for fun, and while it’s fun, I can also be learning important things like how to protect yourself or having a better amount of flexibility.  There are many things that karate can help you do in life, and a few of them […]

Black Belt Essay by Ashley Zerbe

I have learned a lot ever since I received my Junior Black Belt. The major things I have learned is that it has helped me focus more, I have also been a lot stronger and more mature. I have been through a lot this past year and trying to earn my First Degree Black Belt […]

What A Black Belt Means To Me by Ally Ventura

This is what black belt means to me Amerikick Black belt means that you have gotten better at kicks, punches, and more. It means that you are able to defend yourself and know when to use karate. I think when you get your black belt you shouldn’t get it handed to you, you have to […]

What A Black Belt Means To Me by Geovanni Desir

To me becoming a black belt signify hard work and determination. I started karate when I was six years old, I learned all of my katas, self-defense techniques and sparring techniques. During my years of karate I spent time practicing with weapons such as Bo Staff, Kamas and Swords. During my years of practicing karate […]