Tomorrow our school holds it's bi-annual seminar and Dan (black belt) testing. I am humbly honored to participate in the exam. I will be attempting to earn my 4th Dan. It has been three years since my last testing. Needless to say, I have been looking forward to this day for quite awhile. I still remember when I began studying this traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do, roughly 11yrs ago.
My journey has been a blessing, as it has helped me balance humility with achievement. It is unlikely that I will test again in this system, as the cost of the exams at the senior Dan levels are quite expensive. Moreover, I do not believe that I will remain in SE MI. for another four years. I suppose time will tell.
I do expect a very long day, as the seminar begins at noon and will normally run 2.5 - 3hrs. After a 15min recess, the Dan examination commences. I do plan to take some photos and will share them at the usual places.
Tang Soo!
