Written by Round 2: Last year I started this challenge for the very name, CHALLENGE. And a challenge it was. I had a few setbacks due to injuries, sickness, and lack of time management. I did learn a lot about myself during the journey. I am taking on this challenge again this year with a clearer understanding … Continue reading “Round 2”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I did it!!! I earned my black belt yesterday! It was the most hardest physical and mental test I have ever taken. This has been an incredible memorable and rewarding journey that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank my husband Ryan, family, friends, dojo family, and Sensei … Continue reading “Black Belt Test”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This week I finished my last task in the black belt challenge. I completed my last video and my last book earlier in December. I completed my lasts 4 minutes of sparring at the end of December. I feel amazing. I took the next step in my karate journey starting this and I finished … Continue reading “Finished Black Belt Challenge”
Written by Jake Ross
I started filling out college apps a few months ago. The plan was to apply to several schools, though, in the end, I only ended up applying to one, which was Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. It is a specialized aviation school and I will majoring in the flight program. I’ll be going … Continue reading “college apps”
Written by Patrick Brownfield
As the saying goes, a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. I took that step a few days ago by joining the 2025 black belt program. Much like my first step into the dojo over 10 years ago, I was excited and also nervous to push my limits as a martial artist, … Continue reading “One Single Step”
Written by Jake Ross
I have never stated exactly what my personal goal for the year is. My personal goal is my flight training. I started training for my private pilot’s license in July. Yesterday I flew for the first time in 3 weeks. I had attempted to fly many times in those 3 weeks, unfortunately I was weathered … Continue reading “Personal Goal”
Written by Mike Oliver
You didn’t know it then, but your black-belt test actually started on the first day you stepped into the dojo. You see, we have been preparing you since your first class to get ready for this seemingly impossible process. Every struggle, every sore muscle, every conditioning drill, every frustration was preparing you for this moment, … Continue reading “Diving Headlong into the Abyss”
Written by Brody Hocking
My Black Belt test is coming up really soon on January 11th. There isn’t really much I can do to prepare for doing kata and sparring in front of a couple hundred people but practicing kata and working on my cardio. I’ve been working with my personal trainer on preparing my stamina for the test … Continue reading “Preparing for the Final Test”
