tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post7440932484491797354..comments2023-10-22T16:13:55.130+01:00Comments on My journey to black belt: My Martial Artsy Christmas, the year ahead and a new blog.....Sue Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-30011449291296604892011-01-05T16:28:06.304+00:002011-01-05T16:28:06.304+00:00Hi Matt, I'm not sure I'll blitz it but I&...Hi Matt, I'm not sure I'll blitz it but I'll give it my best shot! I'm well aware that I'm still climbing in the foothills. It's one of those situations where the more you learn the more you realise there is still to learn - it's a never ending journey :-)<br /><br />A new blog name? Yeah, I've been thinking about that....Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-12050882006963814792011-01-05T12:00:07.548+00:002011-01-05T12:00:07.548+00:00Happy New Year Sue and good luck in your quest. I ...Happy New Year Sue and good luck in your quest. I have no doubt you will blitz it. I will check out your progress with great interest. You might want to rename this one "A Black Belt's Journey", as you will come to realize how much more there is to learn in this great big world of martial arts we live in.SenseiMattKleinhttp://karate-kids.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-64442391198865487072011-01-03T11:40:06.161+00:002011-01-03T11:40:06.161+00:00Thanks Ninja!Thanks Ninja!Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-4461922075288361592011-01-03T06:56:04.973+00:002011-01-03T06:56:04.973+00:00Hope the new blog goes well!Hope the new blog goes well!Ninjutsu Techniqueshttp://www.ninja-training-techniques.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-12933221208610859702010-12-31T11:21:38.031+00:002010-12-31T11:21:38.031+00:00Hi Bob, your black belt must mean a lot if you had...Hi Bob, your black belt must mean a lot if you had to put yourself through the test 3 times. It says a lot about your positive attitude, perseverence and dedication that you didn't just give up, especially after your ACL tear. This makes you a good role model Bob. I'm hoping to be successful the first time but if I'm not then I'll think of you and how you didn't give up.<br /><br />Elmer, thanks for visiting my blog - perhaps we could swap notes and tips about training? Good luck with your shodan test in the spring.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-63586770519759524092010-12-30T19:36:48.357+00:002010-12-30T19:36:48.357+00:00I think that this is awesome! I also am working o...I think that this is awesome! I also am working on my way towards my blackbelt and my test is coming up this coming spring. I have been practicing martial arts for almost 7 years now and training can be really hard because of the forms, sparring sets, and self defense sets to remember. Good luck!Elmer Querubinhttp://www.cherubdefense.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-42081608640480774012010-12-30T19:30:26.241+00:002010-12-30T19:30:26.241+00:00Sue,
I'm so excited at the prospect of you an...Sue,<br /><br />I'm so excited at the prospect of you and your family testing! You have a great attitude and are so hard working. Some reassuring (I hope) experiences: 1) It took me three tests to get the belt. The second time I didn't finish because I tore my ACL. It was all the sweeter for taking longer. My hero during testing was my friend Mike, who tested FIVE times to get it. You'll probably get it the first time, you're so dedicated, but it's not the worst thing if it takes longer. 2) a couple at my school, who are also business partners, tested together; she got the belt, he didn't on the first try. The relationship survived, and now they both have the belt.Bob Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465832932322450884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-50680496654614975292010-12-30T10:27:06.696+00:002010-12-30T10:27:06.696+00:00Thanks Felicia, I'll need all the support I ca...Thanks Felicia, I'll need all the support I can get! It's a tough road ahead.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-36951749582083763862010-12-29T20:07:05.848+00:002010-12-29T20:07:05.848+00:00I like the idea of a new blog, Sue. Heading over t...I like the idea of a new blog, Sue. Heading over to subscribe now :-)Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.com