a new begining

AH. I reached my goal for martial arts. I became a BLACK BELT so did MR.TRANK and BROOKE.And MRS.WILMOTT got her 3rd degree advanced BLACK BELT.I want to say congrats to everyone who got their new rank.Black belt is a new beginning for all of us.Just as the black belt creed states martial arts shall always be a part of my life.The reason I mention this now is because it's true it will always be a part of my life.

Black Belt Convocation

Saturday was an amazing day for everyone.Everybody got their new ranks including Mrs.Wilmott,Mr.Trank,Cam,and I.We all had an awesome time doing the demonstration,recieving our new ranks, and the potluck dinner.Also a big congrats to Master Callaway for earning his fifth degree Black Belt!!I would like to thank those of you that stayed for our Convocation,we really appreciated it.Well anyway,during the premotion I was really comforted by the warm and gentle hearts of others.After recieving our new Ranks/Belts we were all excited.When we had to go over and give everyone a hug it was really nice.Just like what Mr.Houck said, martial arts is like an extended family even when someone is new.When that part of the Convocation was done it was really neat to see Master Callaway and Grand-master Kuek each recieve gifts from the academy.I think that I speak for everyone when I say that Master Callaway you've really earned to get to where you are now.As for Grand master Kuek you've always been a great master to follow and I know that you will be proud with Master Callaway.Keep working hard!at the demonstration part well that was the easiest,it was fun,and it was very entertaining to hear everyone's profile.I also liked to watch the preformance part of the Convocation.When the potluck dinner was going on we all had a blast. Mr.Trank,Jess Mrs.Wilmott,Olivia,Cam,my mom,and I talked the whole entire time.The food that was brought was some of the best food that I've ever tasted.Especially Mrs.Wilmott's chocolate chip vegan cookies.They were to DIE FOR!!All in all it was a fun day even cleaning up afterwards.To Mr.Trank,Cam,and Mrs.Wilmott keep striving for higher excellence.You guys are The Bomb!!!!

Parents

"Hello to all parents. I am a karate mom 3 years and counting. I never thought when my children stared martial arts that they would get this far. I told them they couldn't quit but we all know how that can go. To my amazement they are now getting ready to accept their new rank as probationary Jr. black belts. How awesome is that?!!!!!!! I am so proud of them. And I wanted to be able to share my journey with all of you. It has been great,frustrating, rewarding, exciting ect. I have seen my children grow in ways I never thought possible. All do to their instructor HeidiWilmott!!! Thank you so much for being able to have the classes so that the kids could join. I have taken an amazing journey along with Brooke and Cameron. I travel 5-7 days a week taking them to and from classes, tests, tournaments. It is time consuming that is so worth it! I would advise anyone who is interested in it to go and see what martial arts is all about. They will have it with them the rest of their life. I am so proud of all of the students. And it feels like an extended family. I look forward to seeing everyone when I go to class. I look forward to continue the journey with them. If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask."

-Karen Howell

Thank You

First I would like to say Thank You to the people who have supported me through this long journey, but especially to Mrs. Wilmott YOU ROCK!!!!!!! (after all I am your personal cheerleader)lol To Brooke and Mr. Trank you have helped me through some tough times. Thanks for helping me push through it. Again back to Mrs. Wilmott, thank you for teaching me all I needed to know to make it this far. When I first started I never imagined I would make it this far. I wanted to but the journey seemed so far away. But look at me now. I actually did it. Wow. Mrs. Wilmott thank you for telling me about the black belt success cycle it worked!! This is an awesome experience and a great opportunity to help me through life so if I ever need to use martial arts I can defend myself. And to everyone who is in martial arts it is a long hard journey. There will be alot of bumps in the road. But if you know you want it you should see your goal in your head, don't worry about the obsticals in front of it, just practice and train hard and you will reach your goal. After all look at me. I am 8 and I made it. A Jr. Black belt. Wow

Black Belt here we come

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A Quote

Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.
— Sir Winston Churchill - British politician (1874 - 1965

black belt test

I want to first off say thank you to everyone who has supported all of us in our journey to black belt. I do not believe that if we did not have all of you it would not have happened. The test was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever had. All of the testers put everything that they had into everything that they did the energy was amazing. I feel so honored to have had the chance to participate in the test. I really do not know how to describe the feelings that I have had since taking the test. I really feel as though It is something that everyone should have the chance to experience. Thank you to Brooke and cam, you two were really inspiring and I thank you both very much you both did an awesome job and should be extremely pleased with yourself. Mrs. Wilmott thank you so much for showing us the way and giving us the tools and the inspiration to carry on even though things got tough you still pushed us to do our best so thank you very much. Anyone who reads this and wonders if they will ever get to black belt or may not be able to hack it just remember, no matter what your training throws at you just keep a positive outlook on things and always keep in mind your goal that no matter what happens never give up never give in it will happen just in its own time

Black Belt Test

May 9, 2009

"Carrying on the traditions and teachings of those that have come before you is not an easy task. It requires an individual of a humble heart, unyielding dedication and a person who has great respect for his artform. The world is proud to have an individual like yourself, one that continues to make the art available to another generation and for generations to come." Sifu Michael Matsuda 

I couldn't have said it better myself...Congratulations on reaching the next step of the journey! 

Power Camp

Well we made it through power camp. It was a long, hard, fun day. First of all I just want to say congrats to everyone who did power camp. What a day. Poor Brooke woke up sick. But she still went to power camp and we started the day out with the mile and a half run. Brooke got sick after the run but she continued through the day. I didn't tell her to her face (but hey I am her brother. LOL) but she rocked. I was so proud of her. Mr. Trank rocked too. And thank you Mr. Trank for not only doing what you needed to, to get through camp but Thank you for looking out for Brooke and Me. You are so caring! You Rock. Mrs. Wilmott took her test also and she did great. Good job to all. I feel more prepared for the black belt test now. I know what to expect so I'm not as nervous. I felt very lucky to have a second chance to do the mock test. Not everyone gets a second chance at something so I was very grateful for that. I look forward to taking the black belt test. I feel very prepared for it now. Thank you to all that gave us encouragement that means alot to me.