another step

well well well four dragons has 7 awesome excellent people testing for Sr. red belts and confirmed black belts.And next Saturday we have the actual black belt test.For everyone testing just remember its just another step towards your goal to being better martial artists.So don't be scared and if your nervous there will always be people on the side lines cheering u on!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now is the Time...

Now is the time... to focus on your goal.

Now is the time... to train your hardest.

Now is the time... to persevere.

Now is the time... to be your best.

Now is the time....

On My Way

First off, I would like to thank Mrs. Wilmott, Mr. Trank, and all black belts that helped me on my way to success. On my way, I have learned many things and skills to reach my goal. For one, dedication and self-discipline are the base to a good strong structure, and with a strong base, there is nothing that can knock you down. When I first started, I knew this was for me. After my first test, I felt so excited and proud of myself to go on to the next level. I am now about 3 years into it, and it keeps getting better.

Good luck to all of those who are testing in the upcoming black belt test.

Yes!

"My life is my dojo. My black belt test is my life –and my goal is to live like a champion in the world, for myself and others, and to act like today is my black belt test."-Tom Callos

This says it all guys...today and everyday!

Congratulations!

Great job everyone at the mock test! We had a really fun time and it was really great with all of you up there.

The next thing up is power camp for Mr. Trank, Brooke, and Cameron! I know you will do well and remember we are all cheering for you even though we can not be there!

The mock test was a great experience! Thanks, Cameron, for the encouraging words. You are right, we need to trust Mrs. Wilmott that we are ready for this test, and so we just have to go up there and do whatever they ask.

Great Job

I just wanted to say how proud I am of everyone who went to the mock test. You all did great. And for the red belts I hope that the 3 black belts helped calm your nerves. I hope you enjoyed the experience. It was nice to have a group of people going up. Enjoy your journey and prepare yourself the best you can. Can you believe the journey you have been taking and how long it has been. Of course you have an excellent teacher. We owe it all to her. She has prepared you all and now it is up to you to make it the rest of the way. And you can do it. Just like the other students that are on their way up. You will have to chance to help them and to teach them any thing that might have helped you on your journey. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. No question is a dumb question. Congrats to you all. I have enjoyed watching you all grow up befor my eyes. I am proud of all of you.

What an exciting Day!!! Next up,power camp.

What a day!! Last Saturday Cam, Mr.Trank, Matt G, Stephen, Matt H, Olivia, and I went up for our mock test. It was so fun getting to hang with our friends while waiting for our turn to do our thing. I do have to say that I was a little bit nervous but I thought positive and got through without any trouble. I just wanted to congratulate everyone for giving it their all and doing their best. I know that Olivia will do good on her second try of the mock test. You can do it Olivia, we're all cheering for you! Before the test even started, the whole school was filled with positive thinking and attitudes. If you ever get nervous at a test you'd just have to treat it like a tournament ,that really helps. We all had a blast cheering, talking, breaking, and doing our curriculum with others. Just thinking about this test always makes me smile. So far, this was the best mock test ever. Like I said, I bet that we all had fun up there. Congrats to everyone!
The next stop on this journey is Power Camp. It probably will get tiring at one point but all in all it'll be a fun day. This time around I'm not nervous at all because I know what it's about and I know what goes on. I don't really have a favorite part of Power Camp because I love it all! The next day my muscles will probably be sore but it's all worth it. Being at this point is just an awesome experience and I love it. Power Camp takes alot of hard work, perseverance, energy and a good spirit. At the last Power Camp in April I wasn't feeling that great because I'd had a cold. After the mile and a half run I ended up getting sick. It took a while after the run before I felt better again. Normally when that happens, that person doesn't get through the day and ends up leaving. Not me. I wanted to become a black belt so bad that I didn't even consider quitting to be an option. Martial Arts is just to big of a thing in my life and it's not worth it to quit over a little cold. I love martial arts so much. It has changed my life in so many ways. I never want to quit. This sport has changed my life forever and I can't even imagine my life without it. Meeting all new people, learning how to walk away, and to defend myself and my family from danger has gave my life a whole new meaning. Martial arts will always be a huge part of my life and I will never quit for as long as I live.

mock test

Wow. I would like to congratulate everyone who went up to test. You did a AWESOME job. Mock tests are hard. When Brooke and I went to the mock test when we were sr. red belts the first time we didnt pass. It was because we syced our selfs out by saying to our selfs before the test if we dont break these boards we wont pass.SO at the second mock test we didnt say that and we did pass that time.The important thing is that you dont want to syce your self out.And learn from our mistake.Dont syce your self out.