Theo Molot: What a Black Belt Means to Me ?
I had to think about this. When I was five, I hated karate because my parents forced me to do it. Later I realized I enjoyed karate and working towards my next belt. I always felt a sense of achievement when I got to the next belt because I earned that belt by knowing my […]
What a Black Belt Means to me by Jack (JJ) Traversa
A black belt is usually symbolized with mastery and expertise in karate, although that is only half true. Yes, someone has to work very hard to earn their black belt, but there will always be more to learn and more to improve upon. That is why a black belt is not only the end, but […]
Black Belt Essay by Liam Keet
I have had my Junior Black Belt for about two years, and now, I am getting ready to try to earn my Senior Black Belt. I learned many things during my time as a Junior Black Belt, but the top three lessons were about respect, responsibility, and giving back. Those three lessons really stuck out […]
What a Black Belt Means to Me by Vivian Zarallo
All of these years I have been training and working up to my black belt. The ingredients of a black belt are blood, sweat and tears. I went from white belt up to red belt working and preparing for my black belt. Getting your first black belt is a once in a lifetime chance and […]
Black Belt Essay by Noah Stapleton
For the past few years I have been working for a goal: getting my black belt. For a long time I have been waiting for the accomplishment of getting my black belt. I worked very hard trying to get it and now I’m almost to the point where I finally achieve it. A black belt […]
Black Belt Essay by Katelin Harkins
Throughout my time of being a black belt, I have noticed many changes that have occurred since becoming one. Many changes are minor, like different classes, practicing more, and learning more curriculum. Being a black belt has a stronger impact on a person than most belts. It teaches a person, including myself, a lot more […]
Black Belt Essay by Shane Billow
What have I learned since I earned my black belt? I have learned many things since receiving my junior and senior black belts. The most important things I have learned are that hard work pays off, the belt symbolizes respect that I have to continually earn and I can inspire others. Hard work pays off. I […]
Senior Black Belt Test Essay by James Kennedy
Since I’ve gotten my black belt I’ve learned that I still have to learn, not even just the katas and techniques. I can learn to teach lower belts more. I can learn new sparing strategies/techniques, and of course I need to remember all of my old curriculum, my nine katas, forty techniques, and all my […]
Black Belt Essay by Joshua Rehn
When you get your black belt it is just the beginning. The moment it touches your hands, you feel like a master, but it’s not that easy. You have to continue to earn it everyday. You have to go through the pain, the tears, and the glory before you get your black belt. You have […]
Black Belt Essay by Michael Lachyta
The first thing is my self-defense. The self-defense moves had gotten harder and more useful in real life situation. Self- defense has taught me how to defend myself and how to get stronger with such moves. To know those moves I had to train and not just fool around, and I had to put effort […]