mazzybear Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 So, graded for 3rd Kyu on Sunday. I passed with a 2nd class, which I'm delighted with as it's quite a technical grade and many before me have come away with a 3rd class (including my instructor many years ago) It's by far the best feeling I've had at being told I've passed a grade. But I have to say, it was a different feeling to any other. I think now I've realised becoming a black belt is a very real possibility for me. I've always thought I could but now I'm wearing brown, it feels like it's within touching distance. I don't want to get ahead of myself, I know there is a LONG way to go, but it has sparked something in me, a hunger, a desire to push harder, train harder, to do whatever it takes.Before it was "I COULD be a black belt" now it's more "I WILL be a black belt"Some of you may think I'm talking out my backside, I possibly am but does this sound familiar to anyone? When did it all just "click" into place and you just knew nothing was going to stop you?Mo. Be water, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karate_John Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I felt the same way when I got my Brown belt... it basically made me a senior student. It really made me want a black belt, more then anything else. I trained more, pushed myself harder, attended some hombu dojo classes, all for that black belt.However I'm now coming to the end of that long road, which is a few short months away... if all goes well. I mean it's a very very real possibility for me now, more then a when then an if.But oddly I came to the realization about that black belt.. It's not an end it's really just a turn in that road. I no longer desire a black belt the same way I did... no my motivation is now knowledge, and to refine my abilities to become the best karateka I can. regardless of the outcome, I just love the art now Goju Ryu - ShodanMy MA Blog: http://gojublog.comPersonal Blog: http://zenerth.tumblr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Congratulations! I remember failing my test for Sankyu, the first time I took it Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Congrats on your pass and new belt Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Congrats....feels good, huh? Been there...done that! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Congrats mazzybear. 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...
mazzybear Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks, guys! Much appreciated. Mo. Be water, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Congrats, and keep up the good work! 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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