Black Belt Essay by Megan Embrico
Martial Arts Karate When I started Martial Arts Karate five and a half years ago, I didn’t fully understand what a black belt represented. I always thought it was just a different colored belt to show what level of karate a person knew. But when I was a green belt, it hit me and I […]
Black Belt Essay by Debra Makino
The Beginning: Seeking Self-Confidence Through Earning a Black Belt When I look in the mirror, I’m reminded of why I started karate and began the journey of earning a black belt. I began this journey to boost my self-confidence because I felt like a doormat, taken advantage of by others. While my initial goal was […]
What A Black Belt Means To Me by Jadyn Friedman
My journey with Karate belts A black belt degree is one of the most important accomplishments that I could ever achieve. My journey with Karate belts started 4 years ago when we came to Amerikick to try karate. I remember that my sister and I had our try out with Sensei Brendan, who was still a […]
Black Belt Essay by Hunter Penz
The Personal Growth Achieved Through Earning a Black Belt Martial Arts Earning a black belt in martial arts is not just about mastering physical techniques; it’s a transformative journey that fosters personal growth and development. Over the past two years, since receiving my black belt, I have evolved both as a person and a martial artist. […]
What Black Belt Means To Me by Adam Pitula
Black Belt Degree Karate Black Belt Degree means to me hard work, self discipline and always trying my best. I have been doing karate for over half of my life and from the day I started I have dreamed of being a black belt. Every time I attended a class and I saw a person […]
Black Belt Essay by Bill Diamantakos
Adult Karate: From Sideline Dad to Inspired Student The journey of my belt graduation began in 2012 at the age of 44. Although I was always interested in combat sports as long as I can remember, I never imagined that I could actually consider earning a black belt in adult karate at my age. My […]
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 […]
What Black Belt Means to Me BY Kristin Krauss
Black belt, to me, means failure: Lessons in Resilience from Adult Karate The adult karate beginner belongs to a fascinating genus of mammals. Within this genus, the species representing the “karate-mom pursuing a black belt” might possibly be the most formidable group of humans on the planet. The pursuit of a karate black belt is […]
Black Belt Essay by Rahul Anantuni
What Amerikick Black Belt means by Rahul Anantuni? An Amerikick Black Belt means everything to me as I have learned extremely important life lessons since receiving it. I have become a Sensei at Amerikick Karate and I have gotten my first job teaching karate to students. I love this experience as this allows me to […]
Black Belt Essay by Julia Ackerman
My first degree black belt On June 2nd I will walk across the stage for the third time to receive my first degree black belt. It has been two years since I have earned my senior black belt and I have learned many important things that have changed my life. I have been doing karate […]