senseikellam Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I received my 2nd Dan in Shotokan on June 29th, 2010. Time to start working on the 3rd. Sensei KellamKarate is a way of life!http://cranemartialarts.ecrater.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Omedetou gozaimasu...Congratulations! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senseikellam Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Thanks for the congrats! Sensei KellamKarate is a way of life!http://cranemartialarts.ecrater.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senseikellam Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 I never thought that I would be doing karate, much less, reach 2nd Dan.My journey in martial arts began nearly 6 years ago when my 6 year old son started coming home, running to his room, and locking himself in while crying. Two older boys were picking on him, telling him he was dumb, and calling him Dumbo. The reason for the name calling was because he is hearing impaired and wears a hearing aide on each ear. At the time he had just gotten the aides, his hair was short, and the aides made his ears stick out a little (like Dumbo). As in the case with many hearing impaired people, his speech was hard to understand. After talking with the boys parents and with the bus driver failed to resolve the issue permanently, I decided to enroll him in karate classes. I did not want him to go looking for a fight, but, if one came his way, I wanted him to be able to defend himself. I also thought it would boost his self confidence. Every week I would sit and watch him and he enjoyed it, but, as the time approached to test for his first belt, he grew very nervous. He ask me to start taking classes with him and a reluctantly did so only to discover, I love karate. I have been practicing ever since. Things happen for a reason! Sensei KellamKarate is a way of life!http://cranemartialarts.ecrater.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Congrats Does your son still train? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senseikellam Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Does your son still train?Yes, he still trains. He recently placed 1st in kata at a local tournament. He doesn't do quite as well in sparring. He is good and knows the moves, but, he is so much smaller than the others kids his age and rank. Since his arms and legs are shorter than most of the others, he has to work harder than his opponent and really make the moves count. He is fast and tends to try to get in quick and attack fast cause he knows he can't reach as far as his opponent. He did place 3rd in sparring at the tournament. Sensei KellamKarate is a way of life!http://cranemartialarts.ecrater.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 That's great for him. I'm sure you're proud "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Congrats Ms. Kellam. Patrick 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...
Jeffrey Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Congrats !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx35543 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 CONGRATS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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