From when I was six to now being fourteen, I’ve competed in many tournaments, which has aided me to gain confidence and learn about competition. While I’ve had many great achievements throughout this time, I certainly wasn’t perfect the first time I tried something new because if I had, then I wouldn’t have been challenging myself enough. From the times that I hadn’t achieved my goals the first time I’d attempted to, I’ve learned to refocus and improve for next time. Being a black belt means to me that I’ve acknowledged my weaknesses and turned them into strengths.
A Karate Black Belt Role Model
Finally, as a young teenage girl, being a black belt means to me that I’ll be one example of the many girls that have achieved the same level of expertise that boys have. This is important to me because there’re so many girls that are told they can only be categorized under weak femininity and to me, being a black belt shows that all genders are equal and girls can be just as, if not more, athletically talented and skilled as the opposite gender.
Finish what I start: After eight years, being a black belt means to me that I won’t stop what I started until I’ve reached my finish line. Throughout my journey I’ve learned so much that I will keep with me for life and I will never forget what being a black belt means to me. After all, a black belt is a white belt that never quit.