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Promotions: | Shodan 12/2/06 |
| Family: | Londa (mom), Hollis & Wanda (grandparents) | |
| Hobbies: | Reading, building with legos, drawing, sports | |
| Favorite Foods: | Chocolate, sizzling filet (especially from Ruth’s Chris), chicken tenders, grapes, macaroni and cheese | |
| Favorite Teams: | The Titans, the Colts, the Indiana Hoosiers | |
| Lifetime Goals: | Become a doctor and a comedian | |
| I started karate when I was only two at day care. I tried out the free karate lesson and decided that I liked it. So, from then on I have been taking karate lessons. As I have been taking lessons I have progressed in my knowledge about what REALLY happens in the REAL world and what REAL bad guys are like. I have learned to use my zanshin, or awareness, in the real world. I now have the ability and awareness for when I go off to college, when I will be on my own. Ever since I have started karate I have felt safer because I know how to defend myself out in the real world. To me, getting my Black Belt means that I have progressed in my knowledge of defending myself. A Black Belt should have excellent manners, respect, courage, perseverance, honesty, integrity, awareness and self-control. When you receive your Black Belt, it means that you have displayed all of these qualities. I want to get my Black Belt because I have tried and practiced for all of these years and have displayed those qualities. When I get my Black Belt, I hope I can spread my knowledge to the world so it can stay safe. It would be an honor to receive my Black Belt. | ||