Reflecting on all of the experiences in my life, the most influential would have to be my journey through karate. After 13 years, I’ve learned the importance of perseverance in order to achieve my goals. By earning my black belt, I have become a more dedicated person that pushes himself through the hardships of life.
The journey began when my parents registered me for a Seido Karate class at 4 years old. I started as a white belt and quickly discovered that each class involved both discipline and hard work. My instructor, Shihan Gil, taught me a kata, a series of techniques including punches, kicks, and blocks. Once I understood the kata and had learned the techniques, I was able to earn my first promotion to orange belt. The Seido style, founded by Kaicho Nakamura, is a form of …show more content…
We started with a bow and moment of meditation to show respect to all of the people who had helped us reach this milestone. Kaicho Nakamura then stood up and expressed how proud he was of those who had tested. In turn, he called each of us to receive our promotion. When Kaicho tied a black belt around my waist, I felt an extraordinary sense of accomplishment. Finding success after enduring the challenges of a long journey is very rewarding but difficult to put into words. On the whole, most of the black belts in attendance that day considered quitting at some point along the journey. At a young age, it is often hard to relate to the important lessons taught at Seido Karate. Staying the course has a lot to do with parental support and encouragement from teachers and higher ranked participants. Attaining a black belt is a symbol of what I can accomplish when I work hard and commit to a cause.
In conclusion, today I assist Shihan Gil by teaching Seido Karate to young students. I hope I can influence a young child to follow in my footsteps. It is my way of giving back and thanking Shihan Gil, Kaicho Nakamura, and my parents for all of my success in
The journey began when my parents registered me for a Seido Karate class at 4 years old. I started as a white belt and quickly discovered that each class involved both discipline and hard work. My instructor, Shihan Gil, taught me a kata, a series of techniques including punches, kicks, and blocks. Once I understood the kata and had learned the techniques, I was able to earn my first promotion to orange belt. The Seido style, founded by Kaicho Nakamura, is a form of …show more content…
We started with a bow and moment of meditation to show respect to all of the people who had helped us reach this milestone. Kaicho Nakamura then stood up and expressed how proud he was of those who had tested. In turn, he called each of us to receive our promotion. When Kaicho tied a black belt around my waist, I felt an extraordinary sense of accomplishment. Finding success after enduring the challenges of a long journey is very rewarding but difficult to put into words. On the whole, most of the black belts in attendance that day considered quitting at some point along the journey. At a young age, it is often hard to relate to the important lessons taught at Seido Karate. Staying the course has a lot to do with parental support and encouragement from teachers and higher ranked participants. Attaining a black belt is a symbol of what I can accomplish when I work hard and commit to a cause.
In conclusion, today I assist Shihan Gil by teaching Seido Karate to young students. I hope I can influence a young child to follow in my footsteps. It is my way of giving back and thanking Shihan Gil, Kaicho Nakamura, and my parents for all of my success in