Sensei Tom OBrien Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 I finally have someone who made it all the way to black belt after doing this for almost 30 yrs. Steve really deserves his Shodan. He has been putting up with me for 7&1/2 yrs. Steve is only 16 yrs. old but he is mature beyond his years. He can hold his own against the men. He has competed against black belts in the last 3 tournaments. Steve won a bronze medal in the AAU State Championships. He is consistent and never misses class. I am proud to have him as my first black belt.Thanks,Sensei Tom[/img]
bushido_man96 Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 That is great, Tom. Congratulations! You must be very proud? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
french fri25 Posted May 3, 2007 Posted May 3, 2007 wow. thats great dude. he sounds like a very loyal student.we dont have any black belts at our school either; it must feel great to have an assistant instructor by your side now.
Chuilli, Kyo Sah Nim Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Congrats, what a milestone! K.Chuilli2nd Dan, InstructorKyo Sah NimMoo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do
Shotokan-kez Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Thats brillaiant, bet your very proud and i bet he is too! Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk
gamedweeb Posted May 8, 2007 Posted May 8, 2007 Congrats man! "I'd rather have 10 techniques that work for me than 100 techniques that work against me." -Ed Parker
Sensei Rick Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Tom, I am proud for you too, that is the greatest accomplishment ever!! One never truly understands their own black belt untill they try make someone else a black belt.let this inspire you and keep that momentum going.osu!!!!! place clever martial arts phrase here
strangepair03 Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 Outstanding!!!!! A well deserved promotion. A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei
Patrick Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 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
Sensei Tom OBrien Posted May 11, 2007 Author Posted May 11, 2007 Thanks guys. I posted some pictures of Steve in the photo albums. He really is a great martial artist and human being. I can't tell you how happy & proud I am after all these years.Thanks Again,Sensei Tom
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