What A Black Belt Means to Me by Josh Green
Achieve the degree black belt In the world of martial arts, the ultimate goal is to achieve the degree black belt. This is no easy task, for students of martial arts must first receive instruction from other black belts, progressively advancing through the ranks in order to attain a black belt. This process, done correctly, […]
What A Black Belt Means To Me by Marissa Willbanks
Being a Karate Black Belt Being a Karate Black Belt means many things to me, but most prominently it means that I’ve lived up to the Amerikick Creed. As an Amerikick student I’ve work hard: I’ve learned that “I can’t” is only an excuse and shown myself that “I can” overcome obstacles and challenges thrown my way. When I first committed to […]
What A Black Belt Mean To Me by Kyle Lewis
Looking Forward To Earning a Black Belt I’m really looking forward to earning a black belt. When I was a little kid, and I first attended a birthday party at Amerikick for my friend Hunter Shaffer, I was unsure if I would be able to learn karate. I was also very, very unsure if I […]
Black Belt Essay by Matthew Shaffer
Junior Black Belt I have studied karate for seven years and been a junior black belt for a year and a half. Every class we practice kicks, punches and blocks. While they are important, I have come to realize there are so many other things that are equally or more important. Perhaps one the most […]
Black Belt Essay by Jenna Shaffer
What I have learned from my karate sensei ? I have learned many things from my karate sensei at Amerikick. I want to write about what I have learned since getting my junior black belt. One of the most important things I learned is to be a good example for others. It is extra important when […]
What a Black Belt Means To Me by Mackenzie Willbanks
A Black Belt Karate is a White Belt who Never Quit I started writing this essay about what a black belt karate means to me by listing the obvious: dedication, motivation, grit and perseverance, but then I realized that this wasn’t good enough. It wasn’t personal to me and to vague. And then I remembered […]
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 […]
Black Belt Essay by Jake Sisco
Back in December 2015, I received my Junior Black Belt which was a huge accomplishment for me and was very exciting. Since then I worked hard to my Senior Black belt 1 ½ years after and now very excited to receive my 1st degree. I am proud of myself to accomplish this goal. I have grown […]
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 Kain Trusko
The idea of achieving Black Belt excellence means the world to me. When I began this journey more then four years ago, I did not quite understand what challenges were in front of me. I have learned that achieving Black Belt is more about personal growth then it is about being an incredible fighter. This […]