Last night we received our new belts and certificates. It seemed very surreal. We hadn't been the recipient of a new belt in over four years. Although we've watched many people receive their belts since then, it felt very strange to be on the other side.
I made the mistake of sucking in my stomach to allow Sensei's hands to reach around me better to tie my belt. Of course then it was tied way too tight. Smiling through the pictures was tricky as I was fighting for every breath. I remember back when it felt like I was grading all the time that I would actually stick out my stomach as the belt was being tied on so that it wouldn't be pulled too tight. Ah, the things we forget.
Our new belts are beautiful. Mine is on display right now on the buffet in our dining room. Not exactly an appropriate place but Mark's just happy that I've finally taken it off.
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Do mu kyoku translates to "No Limitation for Life" which means that the path of the karate-do student is endless and that there are no limitations to it. This is my endless journey and these are my thoughts as I pursue this powerful and dynamic art.
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