BalkanDragon Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hello everyone! First of all, I want to say a thousand thanks for this super amazing community! I'm brand new to this forum and it's exciting with all the discussions and educational content on the site!My adventure and my journey has just begun! Yesterday Sunday 13th of December i graduated to 8th kyu yellow belt in Karate!I'm super hyped and never been more motivated than I am now! My days are filled up with hard dedicated and focused training, and I am looking forward to many years of hard and developing training! What a journey it will be!I just wanted to share a good story in these sad Covid-19 times. So far: BJJ: White Belt - Kanzen-Ryu: 8th Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashworth Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hello BalkanDragon! and welcome to the forum! A great first post full of positivity! You are right, it's good to read positive stories in these troubled times! Great to hear you are enjoying your journey so far! Well done on your yellow belt grading! A martial art journey is a gift that just keeps on giving! Keep up the good work, I look forward to reading more about your journey Ashley AldworthTrain together, Learn together, Succeed together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurik Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Congratulations, BalkanDragon, and welcome to the forum! COVID won't last forever, but the skills and knowledge you gain in your MA journey can. You've got a potentially long journey ahead of you -- you'll have some days of frustration where you just don't think you can get a technique down, and you'll have some days where things just suddenly "click" and you go "A-HA". Keep in mind that the "A-HA" moments don't happen without the struggle, and they're so much more rewarding after the struggle.Keep moving forward, and keep training! My Journey (So Far)Shuri-Ryu 1996-1997 - GokyuJudo 1996-1997 - YonkyuUechi-Ryu 2018-Present - NidanABS Bladesmith 2021-Present - Apprentice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK59 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Congratulations on your grading promotion, BalkanDragon! Japan Karate Association (JKA), 1974-1990, Sandan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanDragon Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thank you so much everyone!I know that the journey will be both exciting, educational but certainly also challenging! I have trained today, and I can see that the level of difficulty is increasing .. But how fun is it to learn if the level of difficulty is not progressive.I look forward to posting even more stuff in here, and to becoming a part of the great discussions and topics!I will simply enjoy the present and enjoy my journey! No need to hunt the belts! Learn, Be patient and enjoy the ride! So far: BJJ: White Belt - Kanzen-Ryu: 8th Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 That's a great attitude to have, BalkanDragon! Congrats on the first of many promotions, and welcome to KF! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Welcome BalkanDragon! So glad to have you. Thanks for the kind words and congrats on the promotion. 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...
BalkanDragon Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 So far: BJJ: White Belt - Kanzen-Ryu: 8th Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cobra Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Congratulations, BalkanDragon, on the start of your Martial Arts journey. You will find it challenging and rewarding.And welcome to the forums...Karate no michi! Godan in Ryukyu KempoHead of the Shubu Kan Dojo in Watertown, NY(United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanDragon Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Thank you so much everyone! So far: BJJ: White Belt - Kanzen-Ryu: 8th Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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