dtstiachi Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I have studied the internal arts (Yang Style Tai Chi) for 3 years now. I have also started to pick up a little bit of Bagua along the way. While I am not in Dallas training at my dojo, (summer break) I have been working out with a 4th degree black belt friend of mine who owns his own school. He teaches a hard style that is a mixture of several different Japanese martial arts that was started by Grandmaster Henry Williams in Jax, FL. His system is called KOTANA Karate. I really enjoy taking this hard style and I have started to work towards my black belt in this art. Last night at class, the Renshi (junior master) called me before the class and presented me with a belt that was made by the founder of the art. It is nothing more than a white belt and a black belt which has been cut in half and then sewn back together by the grandmaster and founder of the art. He then called me by my new title (Kujeki) [that might not be the correct pronunciation or spelling] and promoted me to the rank of assistant instructor. I was given this honor because of my time and rank in my internal art and because the crossover for me to learn a hard style will be much easier than a person who is taking MA for the first time. I wasn't expecting this and am very grateful to my friend for this honor. He said it should take about 18-24 months to get my black belt in this style and when I get it, I will just turn the belt over to the black side. This also allows him to teach me any technique he wants to from white belt up to black belt as opposed to being taught what is just in one's belt. I wanted to tell all of you publicly and to thank him for his kindness and confidence in me. I want the black belt so bad I can taste it. I will keep everyone posted on my progress. Thanks. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Congratulations, this is a great sign of consideration. Keep us informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Congrats. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbelt_girl15 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 congratz! God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, a spirit of power, and of self-discipline.2 Timothy 1:7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Congratulations. what a great honor "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDude Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 That's a good story. Thanks for sharing it. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 My official title is Kalejekai. (I still don't know if I spelled it correctly). I had fun sparring with the kids tonight. Even though they are cute, they can still pack a walop of a punch. I t was fun to watch and even do a little bit. (After class, the other 2 black belts and I hung around and did some drill work. Now THAT was cool.) later. "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 So do you teach Tai Chi as well? .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtstiachi Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 I am an instructors assistant at the Tai Chi school I attend. I usually get to teach the basics. (ie. stepping and the first several movements of the form) I am now working on the sword form and the Yang long form. (103 mvmts.) "The journey of a 1,000 miles starts with but a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Congratulations on your rank! What a sign of gratitude. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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