armanox Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Here we go! After 9 years of training, 5 of which have been since my last promotion, last night I was awarded the rank of Shodan in class.A few highlight pictures (images and videos are still coming in to me).http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/IMG_1211-SMILE_zps6436f865.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/10269380_10204198881477768_678423583986262144_n_zpsc389d957.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/IMG_1223_zps2ac8f806.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/IMG_1220_zpsceefd94b.jpgInstructors (plus me):http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/IMG_1192_zps59608519.jpgClass Picture:http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/armanox/Black%20belt%20promotion/IMG_1207_zps736fcfac.jpg "Karate is NOT about the colour of belt you wear it is about the person you become;...to be a good blackbelt is to be humble and respectful amongst other things." -Dobbersky
wagnerk Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Cool, congrats mate Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04
Safroot Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congrats ... Nice pics "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
jaypo Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congrats, mate! Great job! Seek Perfection of CharacterBe FaithfulEndeavorRespect othersRefrain from violent behavior.
ps1 Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congratulations "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
Zaine Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congrats! Well deserved! Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/
Patrick Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congrats armanox! It's pretty awesome that you have been training for 9 years and you have been a member here for just over 8. It's almost like we've been apart of the journey. Happy for you.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
CredoTe Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Congrats! The journey continues! Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out...
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