3rd Anniversary of my Black Belt Test
Training for a black belt test while rehabbing ruptured disks in your neck is not an experience that I recommend, but I did it. It was both one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and also one of m... ...more
Self-Determination ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories &Resilience
October 16, 2025•2 min read
1st Anniversary of my Nidan Test
However, I had one beautiful moment on the test. A moment that was almost failure but I turned into a huge triumph. Here’s the story: ...more
Self-Defense ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories &Failure
September 19, 2025•2 min read
The Hero’s Journey: Discovering Your Theme
“Given everything you’ve been through in your martial arts journey, all of your starts and stops and your neck injury, all the work you’ve done to get you here today, if you pass this test, and there’... ...more
Martial Arts ,My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Motivation &Resilience
January 23, 2025•2 min read
Moving Forward: Lessons in Resilience
Saturday marked the 3rd anniversary of my neck injury, which occurred just months before my black belt test—two events are inextricably linked. Rehabbing a neck injury (not martial arts related) while... ...more
Martial Arts ,My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories &Resilience
January 21, 2025•2 min read
Triumph and Transformation: Celebrating the Journey
Today is the third anniversary of my neck injury which happened right after my husband and I closed the doors on our beloved restaurant, and months before I tested for my black belt (1st degree, Shoda... ...more
Martial Arts ,My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Motivation Resilience &Health And Wellness
January 18, 2025•3 min read
Embracing Resilience: Finding Peace within the Process
Rehabbing a neck injury while training for a black belt test is not an experience I’d recommend, but I did it. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and one of my greatest joys. ...more
Martial Arts ,My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Motivation Resilience Joy And Fun &Health And Wellness
January 16, 2025•2 min read
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