Happy 2014! As we ring in the new year I think about the past year which has been really good to me. I posted awhile ago about taking my black belt test. Months later Grandmaster called me up asking when I'd be back to class. I hadn't gone due to working 2 jobs, attending night classes and family commitments. I went in the next day on Saturday just for the end of the kids class which ended up being a belt test. Grandmaster called me in and stand in the line. Once I went in we went over several forms. Master told everyone to sit on the side and for me to stand in the middle. Looking back I didn't think anything of it but did find it weird being that it was a kid's belt test not an adult. So I did Tageuk 8 in front of Master, Master Bruce, the kids and parents. When I finished Master told me to turn around and face the kids. He pointed to one girl asking her name. With everyone's eyes on me I couldn't remember even though I've seen her several times. Master patted my shoulders and told me to turn around. He held a new black belt with my name and certificate! I couldn't believe it.
Since earning my black belt I've felt a deeper sense of responsibility and commitment. I started learning Koryo the first form for black belt, started leading class. In December I barely went as much as I would have liked because of other commitments. I've been thinking of some goals for 2014.
Master Koryo
Do Koryo in competition
Improve Sparring skills
Lose weight
Master 1 step sparring
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