Excellent Article - Taekwondo Black Belt Testing

by John Karas
(Milwaukee, WI)

Your article in TDK Times #12 concerning Black Belt Testing, is some of the best and most genuine advise I have read.

To envision each belt color not as an end in themselves, but a means of steady progression to an end (in reality there is no end in Tae Kwon Do study) is inspiring.

Currently I am 62 and recently passed my high Red test. I can honestly say that all the preceding forms and techniques are just now beginning to make sense to me. Indeed it is a learning experience like no other. It is inspirational how these forms and techniques work together to build self-confidence.

Thank you for your excellent article. I will remember it when I test for my Black Belt next March.


Dear John in Milwaukee,

I really appreciate your kind words and am humbled that you find them inspiring in any way.

When a student truly takes to heart the taekwondo training concepts that I try to impart, it's a feeling I can hardly describe. You know as an instructor that you've made a connection that will help that student reach their personal best.

Please reach out again when you go for your black belt test next March. I will send you all the good energy that I have at my disposal for a successful black belt test.

Sincerely,

Kalynn