Dear Champions,

There are a lot of you...  some working on your Black Belt, others your 1st and 2nd Degrees.  Your Test basically begins Now and I’m very proud of each and every one of you!

Here's the spot in the past where I've tried to post something to motivate you or help you get through the next 8 weeks.  This time I just want to make sure you truly understand what a Black Belt Really is!

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Wearing a Black Belt does not mean you are invincible... It means you never gave up, worked past the pain, overcame the disappointments, didn't cave into your doubts, faced your fears and learned enough to realize how little you actually know.

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As you post here each week understand all the people behind you that you are inspiring.  And realize all the people around you that are cheering you on!

THIS IS YOUR TDS BLACK BELT TEST

TRAIN WITH DISCIPLINE!  TREAT YOUR TEAM, OPPONENTS, INSTRUCTORS AND JUDGES PANEL WITH RESPECT AT ALL TIMES.

SOME OF YOU WILL PASS... PASS WITH HUMILITY.
SOME OF YOU WILL FAIL... FAIL WITH GRACE.

IF YOU DO FAIL THEN GET BACK TO THE DOJO AND TRAIN EVEN HARDER AND SMARTER.  YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE FAILING, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT FAILING IS A PART OF LEARNING.

"THE WINNER ONLY REMEMBERS THE WIN.... WHILE THE LOSER STUDIES AND ANALYZES THE FIGHT SO AS TO DO BETTER NEXT TIME!"

Best of luck to all!

Strength,

Seh Ssung