It is official

BlackBeltLJ

I did it!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did it!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Broke my boards on the first try!! My son was a pest- told our Master that he didn't think I could break them but I did and i even got a hug later from son (after he got in trouble with the Master for his comments to mom:ohwell: ) I am now a Black Belt- I went through a broken foot:noway: , gallbladder surgery :noway: and a back that didn't always cooperate:noway: - I celebrated with a salad and a couple of french fries. :drinker: :bigsmile: Now I can rest and get back to my school work tomorrow:ohwell:

Happy dance- Of course I am so tired now that :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

BlackBeltLJ

I did it!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did it!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Broke my boards on the first try!! My son was a pest- told our Master that he didn't think I could break them but I did and i even got a hug later from son (after he got in trouble with the Master for his comments to mom:ohwell: ) I am now a Black Belt- I went through a broken foot:noway: , gallbladder surgery :noway: and a back that didn't always cooperate:noway: - I celebrated with a salad and a couple of french fries. :drinker: :bigsmile: Now I can rest and get back to my school work tomorrow:ohwell:

Happy dance- Of course I am so tired now that :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Healthier_Me

*Happy Dance!!!*

Awesome job!!!

I so wish my daughter was still in Karate... *sigh*

Keep it up!:drinker:

~Joanna:flowerforyou:

Shannon023

{{note to self: Never anger BlackbeltLJ}} :noway:

j/k

Great job!!! :flowerforyou:

My daughter is 7 & has been begging to take karate lessons. I think we'll sign her up for July.

Congrats!! :flowerforyou:

BlackBeltLJ

I teach High School- think I need to continue Taekwondo?

Healthier_Me

Why not??

Need to stay on your toes with those High Schoolers right?

Great way to stay fit!

jesse1117

hey that is pretty awesome! i wish i could break boards on the first try.

PrincessLaundry

YEY!!! Congrats to you! HOORAY!

areason4stars

congrats!

tashjs21

That is awesome!! Congratulations! :drinker:

lovemuffins

I did it!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did it!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Broke my boards on the first try!! My son was a pest- told our Master that he didn't think I could break them but I did and i even got a hug later from son (after he got in trouble with the Master for his comments to mom:ohwell: ) I am now a Black Belt- I went through a broken foot:noway: , gallbladder surgery :noway: and a back that didn't always cooperate:noway: - I celebrated with a salad and a couple of french fries. :drinker: :bigsmile: Now I can rest and get back to my school work tomorrow:ohwell:

Happy dance- Of course I am so tired now that :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

:bigsmile: Awesome JOB! Way to show us what perseverance is all about! :bigsmile:

I was a member of the ATA for many years. I use to teach it for a living. I miss it horribly and when I move back to the West I plan to get back into it... plus, my son will be three so he can join the Tiny Tigers. I can't wait... and hearing your story makes me want it even more!

Congratulations... you deserve all the rest you want! :flowerforyou:

maestrachistosa

Congrats!! That is amazing!!! I am totally bowing down to you. I will be testing in a few months for my 2nd belt in Lotar (like Krav Maga). It's going to be super tough...and it's still MILES away from a black belt! Wow!!! How long have you been studying tae kwon do?

Also...gotta love a fellow teacher! Rock on!! Are you on vacation yet? I still have EIGHT MORE DAYS!!!! Aaarrrgggghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ali106

you rock LJ! so proud and impressed girl!!!! High freakin' five lady! :drinker:

I have to ask....did it hurt LMBO:ohwell: :laugh: ....

seriously so great ....I love martial arts...such dedication!

yay LJ!
hugs!
Ali :flowerforyou:

BlackBeltLJ

Ali- did you mean the boards or the hug???

Boards no.

Hug... well I think it hurt him more than it hurt me:laugh:

BlackBeltLJ

Yes we are on vacation- Teachers have been since June 9. Isn't summer time a wonderful time of the year

ali106

Ali- did you mean the boards or the hug???

Boards no.

Hug... well I think it hurt him more than it hurt me:laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: girl you know I know! lmbo....

LML79

I did it!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I did it!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Broke my boards on the first try!! My son was a pest- told our Master that he didn't think I could break them but I did and i even got a hug later from son (after he got in trouble with the Master for his comments to mom:ohwell: ) I am now a Black Belt- I went through a broken foot:noway: , gallbladder surgery :noway: and a back that didn't always cooperate:noway: - I celebrated with a salad and a couple of french fries. :drinker: :bigsmile: Now I can rest and get back to my school work tomorrow:ohwell:

Happy dance- Of course I am so tired now that :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Awesome job!!! My son does Kenpo Karate...since he was five actually..and i always thought it was so neat..maybe I should try it out sometime. Congratulations!!

cp005e

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is so awesome!

I only got as far as green belt in karate, but I had to break boards for my test as well - I was so scared! I pulled back on my first try and it didn't break, but I got it on the second try. And the second board I got right off.

I kinda miss it - I loved the katas in particular - but my knee was starting to give me trouble, and I had to wear shoes because of plantar fasciitis, and I just didn't feel up to it! Maybe I can get back to it someday.

You rock! :drinker:

SoupNazi

Too cool!:drinker:

BlackBeltLJ

Thank you everyone

If you haven't tried it- try martial arts- toning, weight reducing and exhaustion all in one hour!:bigsmile:

peej76

Yay, congrats!!!!