After a little over 3 years of effort, weekly classes, nearly daily practice, private lessons, bloody noses, bruises, and even sometimes tears ..... my boys finally earned the privilege of wearing black belts last night.
They have worn 3rd degree brown belts since May, and only earned this privilege after testing twice and practicing many hours under the direction and encouragement of their much-respected Sensei.
Isaac is now one of the youngest black belts at the Nampa School of Karate. I believe he will wear this honor well.
Josiah's belt is inscribed with his name as well as the words: HONOR Proverbs 15:33.
Isaac's belt is inscribed with his name and the words: COURAGE Joshua 1:9. I encourage you to look up these verses as they have special meaning and symbolism to each of my boys.
It is now a privilege to sit with the black belts, to help teach, to lead through example, and to rise up in a myriad of ways.
Their Sensei is a giant of a man with a tender and compassionate heart. He has been an excellent example of leadership to them through these years and we are immensely grateful for his investment in their lives. God has been so very faithful in this journey.
After a little over 3 years of effort, weekly classes, nearly daily practice, private lessons, bloody noses, bruises, and even sometimes tears ..... my boys finally earned the privilege of wearing black belts last night.
They have worn 3rd degree brown belts since May, and only earned this privilege after testing twice and practicing many hours under the direction and encouragement of their much-respected Sensei.
Isaac is now one of the youngest black belts at the Nampa School of Karate. I believe he will wear this honor well.
Josiah's belt is inscribed with his name as well as the words: HONOR Proverbs 15:33.
Isaac's belt is inscribed with his name and the words: COURAGE Joshua 1:9. I encourage you to look up these verses as they have special meaning and symbolism to each of my boys.
It is now a privilege to sit with the black belts, to help teach, to lead through example, and to rise up in a myriad of ways.
Their Sensei is a giant of a man with a tender and compassionate heart. He has been an excellent example of leadership to them through these years and we are immensely grateful for his investment in their lives. God has been so very faithful in this journey.
2 comments:
Yeah! Wonderful job boys... We are so proud of you and love you very much...
That is awesome! Very proud!!
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