Written by This was a great week. The new white belt students who take my morning class just received their first stripe on their belt. They just finished, tested, and passed upper body basics. I am so excited for them. They are just beginning their karate journey. I still remember how excited I was when I received my first stripe on my belt. I felt such a sense of accomplishment. I was enthusiastic and ready to learn more karate. I think they feel the same. I can’t wait to teach them more.
On Saturday I participated in a kata tournament. I was grouped together in a very large group of boys and girls ages 13-16 and one adult male age 20. There were no other competitors for me in my age or female. I felt uncomfortable competing with all of them. I did the tournament to get more practice doing kata in front of a large group of people. I have not competed in 2 years. I was very nervous. I thought I did my kata with power, intensity, and loudness. I did not place, but I can be content with myself for doing it. I hope I can get better with more practice.