Keldog Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 This morning, he was Danny. In four hours, he became Mr. Hicks. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1842.jpg Danny became the first (known) disabled person to be promoted from white belt all the way through to black belt by an instructor that is also in a wheelchair. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1829.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1830.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1831.jpg We're very proud of Danny. He worked very hard to reach this day. I am proud to have been apart of his training. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1774.jpg Here's a few more pics from the day. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1781.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1805.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1806.jpg Me being thrown by Danny in his self defense portion of the testing. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/Throw.jpg Pic of the students who tested today. They are flanked by Masters Bill and Pat Auvenshine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v72/Keldog/Tae%20Kwon%20Do/100_1840.jpg "One who controls himself is stronger than one who controls others."
karatekid1975 Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Wow! That reminds me of a friend I had in my dojang that quit (do to my dojangs tuition ). She was good. She never made it to BB though. Congrads to Danny for his effort Laurie F
krzychicano Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 That is excellent! What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. - Confucius
SBN Doug Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Inspirational to say the least. Have you had a chance to read Sai's article? http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4858&highlight=wheel+chair Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
champ64 Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 congrads man don't let your disability stop u from doing what u love
White_Tiger Posted March 11, 2005 Posted March 11, 2005 Just goes to show that the spirit of a true champion is not in the hands and feet, but in the heart! Congratulations to Mr. Hicks!
IcemanSK Posted November 15, 2005 Posted November 15, 2005 How incredibly cool is that?! Is there an update on this? Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton
frightmaster Posted November 15, 2005 Posted November 15, 2005 This is a great example of what people can do. Congrats Mr. Hicks. I hope to learn from you some day. February 24, 2007 I received my Black Belt in WTF TKD.
shogeri Posted November 15, 2005 Posted November 15, 2005 Awesome, and awe-inspiring! Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others...
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