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Goldendragon7
08-19-2002, 10:38 PM
This past weekend Ricardo was promoted to 4th Degree Black by Al Tracy in Cincy!!

Ok, now the real training starts.........:eek:

:asian:
Kirk
08-19-2002, 10:41 PM
Congratulations Ricardo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KenpoGirl
08-19-2002, 11:13 PM
Originally posted by Goldendragon7

This past weekend Ricardo was promoted to 4th Degree Black by Al Tracy in Cincy!!


That is GREAT Ric!!! Proud of you my friend. You deserve it.

I don't know of anyone else more devoted to their art, and wanting to above all else spread the art by example with wisdom, humility and hard work.

Bravo :asian:

dot
Sigung86
08-19-2002, 11:44 PM
Talked to the Man himself, that would be Ricardo, last week... Congratulated him, as I knew he would make the big time. Now he has to get one of those cool Kenpo instructor cars!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Dan
WilliamTLear
08-19-2002, 11:51 PM
Way to go... I'm happy for you man.

Billy Lear
tunetigress
08-20-2002, 12:08 AM
Wow Ricardo! Congratulations on receiving your fourth! What a achievement for you!!! :asian:
Klondike93
08-20-2002, 12:17 AM
Did you finally break down and give him that 4th feather GD?

Well, anyways, congrats Ricardo :cool:


:asian:
Roland
08-20-2002, 12:20 AM
Glad to see you move on up in the world.
You deserve it man!

:drinkbeer :drinkbeer :drinkbeer
cdhall
08-20-2002, 01:59 AM
Congratulations, sir.
Seig
08-20-2002, 03:06 AM
Now I am jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wah:
Congratulations Bro!:D
Les
08-20-2002, 04:23 AM
Congratulations Ricardo.

Please post us a review of the test, from your point of view.
Tell us how you prepared immediately before, how you felt, and what was going through your mind.

Les
kenpo3631
08-20-2002, 08:58 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :asian:
brianhunter
08-20-2002, 09:39 AM
Congrats sir!!! Nice work!!!!
Robbo
08-20-2002, 02:09 PM
Congradulations on the promotion, keep it up!

Rob
Kalicombat
08-20-2002, 06:28 PM
Congratulations Ricardo!!!!!!!! Awesome Job.
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by Kirk

Congratulations Ricardo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:21 PM
Originally posted by KenpoGirl



That is GREAT Ric!!! Proud of you my friend. You deserve it.

I don't know of anyone else more devoted to their art, and wanting to above all else spread the art by example with wisdom, humility and hard work.

Bravo :asian:

dot

Thank You Ma'am!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:22 PM
Originally posted by Sigung86

Talked to the Man himself, that would be Ricardo, last week... Congratulated him, as I knew he would make the big time. Now he has to get one of those cool Kenpo instructor cars!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Dan

Than You Sir. I want a 94 caddy like DC!
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by WilliamTLear

Way to go... I'm happy for you man.

Billy Lear

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by tunetigress

Wow Ricardo! Congratulations on receiving your fourth! What a achievement for you!!! :asian:

Thank You Ma'am:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:25 PM
Originally posted by Klondike93

Did you finally break down and give him that 4th feather GD?

Well, anyways, congrats Ricardo :cool:


:asian:

Thank You Sir! Still WAITING FOR THAT FEATHER!:soapbox:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by Roland

Glad to see you move on up in the world.
You deserve it man!

:drinkbeer :drinkbeer :drinkbeer

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by cdhall

Congratulations, sir.

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by Seig

Now I am jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wah:
Congratulations Bro!:D

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:28 PM
Originally posted by kenpo3631

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :asian:

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:29 PM
Originally posted by brianhunter

Congrats sir!!! Nice work!!!!

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:30 PM
Originally posted by Robbo

Congradulations on the promotion, keep it up!

Rob

Thank You Sir!:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:31 PM
Originally posted by Kalicombat

Congratulations Ricardo!!!!!!!! Awesome Job.

Thank You Sir!:asian:
KenpoTess
08-21-2002, 04:38 PM
Well I guess I have to be nice eh..*winks.. Great job Ricardo.. well deserved ~!
*S*

Tess
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:41 PM
Originally posted by Les

Congratulations Ricardo.

Please post us a review of the test, from your point of view.
Tell us how you prepared immediately before, how you felt, and what was going through your mind.

Les

Basically, it just covered the techniques, and just one of the empty hand katas. What made it a little tough, was that it was a 7am test, so I had to get up at 5:30 to get ready, review, and get packed. I was suffering from the air travel, as it bothered my ears, my legs were swelled some from the flight.

I'd spent several sessions with a partner fine tunning the techniques, and worked on particulars on the weapons forms. I wanted to be ready just in case he called for them.

I felt good afterwards, but I've also got to get back to the blackboard to pay some attention to some areas I've ignored.

Durring the test, I felt sharp, flowing, with no hesitation. I felt I was ready for anything Master Al might throw at me.:asian:
RCastillo
08-21-2002, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by KenpoTess

Well I guess I have to be nice eh..*winks.. Great job Ricardo.. well deserved ~!
*S*

Tess

Thank You Ma'am!:asian:
KenpoDave
08-23-2002, 10:47 PM
Originally posted by RCastillo

Durring the test, I felt sharp, flowing, with no hesitation. I felt I was ready for anything Master Al might throw at me.:asian: [/B]

Which is how Mr. Tracy described his test later.

I would add that the day before, Ricardo and the rest of us spent about 8 hours fine tuning the Tam Tui kata. With the stances and transitions we worked, it was surprising that any of us could stand, and Ricardo managed an awesome belt test.

The true test, in my opinion, is that despite the pain and the "sprung thighs", he did it anyway. And did it as if there was no pain or swelling.


Dave Hopper:asian:
RCastillo
08-23-2002, 11:52 PM
Originally posted by KenpoDave



Which is how Mr. Tracy described his test later.

I would add that the day before, Ricardo and the rest of us spent about 8 hours fine tuning the Tam Tui kata. With the stances and transitions we worked, it was surprising that any of us could stand, and Ricardo managed an awesome belt test.

The true test, in my opinion, is that despite the pain and the "sprung thighs", he did it anyway. And did it as if there was no pain or swelling.


Dave Hopper:asian:

Nothing like a bunch of Alleve, and ice packs to pull you through!:waah:
Seig
08-24-2002, 03:41 AM
Tell the truth! You were using Midol!
jfarnsworth
08-24-2002, 10:59 AM
On a job well done.
Jason Farnsworth
RCastillo
08-24-2002, 11:25 AM
Originally posted by Seig

Tell the truth! You were using Midol!

Hey, I ain't no wuss! Tess said so !:mad:
RCastillo
08-24-2002, 11:26 AM
Originally posted by jfarnsworth

On a job well done.
Jason Farnsworth

Thank You Sir!:)
D.Cobb
08-25-2002, 09:06 AM
If I had been on sooner, I would have done this sooner....

CONGRATULATIONS SIR.

:asian: :asian: :asian:

--Dave
RCastillo
08-25-2002, 10:50 AM
Originally posted by D.Cobb

If I had been on sooner, I would have done this sooner....

CONGRATULATIONS SIR.

:asian: :asian: :asian:

--Dave

Thank You Sir!:)
tonbo
08-26-2002, 11:38 AM
My apologies for the delay in this post, but I am a bit slow.....

Congratulations, sir, on a job well done.

All the best to you!!

:asian: :asian: :asian:

Peace--
RCastillo
08-26-2002, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by tonbo

My apologies for the delay in this post, but I am a bit slow.....

Congratulations, sir, on a job well done.

All the best to you!!

:asian: :asian: :asian:

Peace--

Thank You Sir!:)
Seig
08-27-2002, 02:46 AM
Ricardo, quit artificially inflating your post count wit a simple Thank you Sir/Ma'am...Either come up with a unique and witty rejoinder for each person or wait until they are all done congratulating you and do one large post!:bird::roflmao::D
RCastillo
08-27-2002, 09:43 AM
Originally posted by Seig

Ricardo, quit artificially inflating your post count wit a simple Thank you Sir/Ma'am...Either come up with a unique and witty rejoinder for each person or wait until they are all done congratulating you and do one large post!:bird::roflmao::D

They are ALL witty, and unique. After all, they are coming from yours truly!:)
Kirk
08-27-2002, 09:49 AM
Originally posted by RCastillo



They are ALL witty, and unique. After all, they are coming from yours truly!:)

heheheheh .... nice save
tunetigress
08-27-2002, 11:23 AM
Now to see some *real* post count inflation, go to the 'new school in London' thread, now they got Ric beat hands-down! :D
Seig
08-28-2002, 03:52 AM
I've not even looked at that thread, now I just may have to.
tunetigress
08-31-2002, 12:35 AM
Seig if you dare read that thread, be warned, that sucker is 15 pages long already! :rofl:
Seig
08-31-2002, 02:50 AM
Originally posted by tunetigress

Seig if you dare read that thread, be warned, that sucker is 15 pages long already! :rofl:
I read it and figured if I joined in, it would be another 12 pages long.
KenpoGirl
08-31-2002, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by Seig


I read it and figured if I joined in, it would be another 12 pages long.

By all means join in. The more the merrier! :D
tunetigress
08-31-2002, 09:23 PM
Yeah Seig, we can't let all those London Martial Arts people have all the fun so join right in. It's almost as much fun as actually being there! :rofl:
Seig
09-01-2002, 01:41 PM
Remember, you all invited me. I take no responsibility for.......
RCastillo
09-01-2002, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by Seig

Remember, you all invited me. I take no responsibility for.......

Watch your tongue, Sir!:eek:
Seig
09-01-2002, 03:47 PM
Oh, go get your bifocals fixed, I said nothing untoward.
RCastillo
09-01-2002, 04:02 PM
Originally posted by Seig

Oh, go get your bifocals fixed, I said nothing untoward.

Hey, they're current! Just keeping you in check, since Tess won't!:)
Seig
09-01-2002, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by RCastillo



Hey, they're current! Just keeping you in check, since Tess won't!:)
There is no need for anyone to keep me in check, I am appropriately behaved at all times.
RCastillo
09-02-2002, 12:38 AM
Originally posted by Seig


There is no need for anyone to keep me in check, I am appropriately behaved at all times.

Hmmmmmm, that's not what a little birdie in Arizona told me!:eek:
Seig
09-03-2002, 02:54 AM
Originally posted by RCastillo



Hmmmmmm, that's not what a little birdie in Arizona told me!:eek:
Well then, he obviously lied to you.:moon:
KenpoTess
09-03-2002, 08:56 AM
Originally posted by RCastillo



Hey, they're current! Just keeping you in check, since Tess won't!:)

Hmmmms.... *watching and reading between the lines*
RCastillo
09-03-2002, 04:02 PM
Originally posted by Seig


Well then, he obviously lied to you.:moon:

Mr. Conatser lie? I can't perceive that!:confused:
RCastillo
09-03-2002, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by KenpoTess



Hmmmms.... *watching and reading between the lines*

Not to worry Tess, I'm on your side!:cool:
KenpoTess
09-03-2002, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by RCastillo



Not to worry Tess, I'm on your side!:cool:

Ahhh good Ricardo.. You know what's good for you *smirks*
Seig
09-03-2002, 04:32 PM
You realize of course that Mr. Conatser will be here in a few weeks, don't you?