I want to congratulate Mr. Michael Billings on being promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt (Associate Professor) this past Saturday at the AKTS Camp in Colleyville, Texas. 
artyon: It was a well-kept surprise, & this lower rank is very grateful to Mr. Billings for his dedication to the Art & patience with his students. With his permission, here is an excerpt from his "Thank You" letter:
Thank you to everyone for the years, the support, the energy, the love, and the time you have invested in the Art and me. To my students, I could never have gotten where I have, and also know that the same road travel is available for each of you. The learning and journey never stops and the challenges never go away no matter how long you train. I expect to continue to learn, get my butt kicked by my teachers, and pass on to you what so graciously has been given to me.
And oh by the way, did I mention I feel like a train hit me today? All part of the love, baby.
Thank you, Sir.
With Love & Respect,
Gin-Gin :asian:
artyon: It was a well-kept surprise, & this lower rank is very grateful to Mr. Billings for his dedication to the Art & patience with his students. With his permission, here is an excerpt from his "Thank You" letter:Thank you to everyone for the years, the support, the energy, the love, and the time you have invested in the Art and me. To my students, I could never have gotten where I have, and also know that the same road travel is available for each of you. The learning and journey never stops and the challenges never go away no matter how long you train. I expect to continue to learn, get my butt kicked by my teachers, and pass on to you what so graciously has been given to me.
And oh by the way, did I mention I feel like a train hit me today? All part of the love, baby.
Thank you, Sir.
With Love & Respect,
Gin-Gin :asian:
