Congratulations MichaelEdward!!
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Congratulations Mike!
Kembudo-Kai Kempoka
Senior Master
Punk Rock, Bubba! When were you gonna share?
D.
D.
Flying Crane
Sr. Grandmaster
Congratulations, Michael. And not a peep out of him yet!
Congradulations on the promotion
michaeledward
Grandmaster
Thank you, each and all.
On December 9th, Mr. Hogan tested and passed five candidates at our school. Prior to the test date, all of the candidates had to complete a quantity of rigorous physical activities; calisthenics, kenpo basics, continuous sparring and fighting rounds. We also had to prepare a personal form and a black belt thesis. There was, further, a written test.
On the test date, Mr. Hogan had all of us run all of the requirements for out belt level. For me, that was 151 self defense techniques, 11 sets and 7 forms. Mr. Hogan focused quite a bit on the forms. We each ran our complete series of forms several times throughout the test. The test itself was about five hours of activity. Everyone left with bruises.
It certainly hasn't been a secret. I updated my profile on the 9th
But, for all my strong opinions, I try to be a humble man. I feel personally rewarded from my hard work. And, because I see this as a step in the over-used metaphor of the 'journey', I guess I didn't see the need to ring my own bell, don'tcha know. :shrug:
Again ... thank you ...
And, further, Kudos to the others at the test:
Thank you with sincerity,
Mike Atkinson
On December 9th, Mr. Hogan tested and passed five candidates at our school. Prior to the test date, all of the candidates had to complete a quantity of rigorous physical activities; calisthenics, kenpo basics, continuous sparring and fighting rounds. We also had to prepare a personal form and a black belt thesis. There was, further, a written test.
On the test date, Mr. Hogan had all of us run all of the requirements for out belt level. For me, that was 151 self defense techniques, 11 sets and 7 forms. Mr. Hogan focused quite a bit on the forms. We each ran our complete series of forms several times throughout the test. The test itself was about five hours of activity. Everyone left with bruises.
It certainly hasn't been a secret. I updated my profile on the 9th
But, for all my strong opinions, I try to be a humble man. I feel personally rewarded from my hard work. And, because I see this as a step in the over-used metaphor of the 'journey', I guess I didn't see the need to ring my own bell, don'tcha know. :shrug:
Again ... thank you ...
And, further, Kudos to the others at the test:
- Dee H. - 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Jim M. - 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Jan R. - 2nd Degree Black Belt
- Martin E. - 1st Degree Black Belt
Thank you with sincerity,
Mike Atkinson
Congratulations, Michael! Now you get to start all over!
Congratulations Michael!!!
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