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Elinor Silack wrote a new post
NailsThe past few months I have gotten into making press-on nails! I was inspired by my friend at school because she also makes her own press-on nails. Making my own nails has saved me a BUNCH of money because all the…
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One Month LeftI’m just about one month away from my black belt test!! I genuinely can’t believe how far I’ve come on this journey. I hit my one year mark a few days ago, which was absolutely surreal. When you first start the t…
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That’s fantastic that you have completed all most all of the black belt challenge. You really have come a long way. You should be proud of yourself. All your hard work and dedication will help you during the test. You will be ready!
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That’s so amazing Olivia! Way to complete those numbers within a year! And your last month of prep work sounds fantastic! I know you’re gonna rock the test! Keep it up!
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My Karate HistoryMy karate journey started when I was 7 years old. My brother had joined 9 months prior and was actually the reason I joined in the first place; unfortunately, we had to quit not even a year later. But in 2019,…
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No doubt 12yo you would be proud! No matter the age or challenge conquered, you’ll always remember it. I tell my students “No one can ever take this from you!” and that’s what each belt represents. It also represents your potential to grow into the next belt. You got this, Avi! I’m honored to be walking this challenge alongside you!
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By the way, how cute is little Avi in this photo!!!
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I really liked reading about your karate journey to present day. Each test for a new belt is unique, special, and challenging to each person. Your 12 year old self would be proud of you. This test not easy. It will challenge and change you in many positive ways. I am around if you ever need anything to help you in this test. Keep up the good work.
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Elinor Silack wrote a new post
InjuryThis past July I injured my thumb while sparring in class. About 2 years ago I broke the same thumb at a tournament, so I was very worried this would affect my test. After going to the doctor and getting an x-ray I…
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I’m glad your thumb is healing. Injuries make the challenge even more difficult. It’s facing those challenges, continuing on, and not giving up. It’s great that you could do squats while your thumb heals.
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I am so happy your thumb isn’t broken and that it’s healing! And yes, I’m so glad you could substitute squats for your push-ups. I love how this challenge meets us where we are, yet also pushes us. As you heal, may you continue to crush your goals!
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Olivia Ford wrote a new post
Senior Year!It’s my senior year of high school! I’m about a week into the school year so I thought that I would write about my classes this year. I start my day at 7:30am with zero period AFJROTC. In this zero period we tra…
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Congrats on beginning senior year! It sounds like a fun year full of work and fun. Good luck!
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Enjoy your senior year! It will be a year you never forget.
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Well done! And your nail sets are ADORABLE!