10/11/2023
If you guys know me personally, then you know what martial arts means to me. I don’t ever like or try to brag about anything I ever accomplish with martial arts for sure. But sometimes I do like to share with my friends and family things that mean the most to me with my training. For me, it is not about my personal accomplishments. It is about my students. Their rank and training will always mean more to me than my own. Last night I received the honor of getting promoted to fifth degree black belt (master instructor). I would like to thank the instructors above me that have selflessly dedicated time, energy, and teaching to help me reach this place in my journey. Soke Russ Boaldin, Soke-Dai Sean Boaldin, and Toke-Dai Oliver Greeley for teaching and giving me the tools to pass on knowledge to the students. I would also like to thank all the other black belts and students I have had the pleasure to train with over the years.
