What A Black Belt Means To Me by Lara Ongan
Typically, get my black belt means that one has reached a higher level of knowledge in the field of martial arts. However, to me, a black belt means so much more. Getting a black belt is coming so far – so far, in fact, as to have gone from being a small and weak white […]
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 […]
What a Black Belt Means To Me by Zachary Pervil
A black belt means the world to me. I always wanted a black belt. I have been thinking of working for a black belt since I was a white belt. It is a goal that I made for myself. I told myself I would not give up. I will work hard, practice and train. I […]
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 black belt achievement 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 the black belt achievement is more about personal growth then it is about being an incredible fighter. This path […]
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 […]
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 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 […]