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Post by Scott W on Apr 26, 2019 20:49:25 GMT -5
And not just because of his accomplishments recently but how far he’s come over the past 4 or so years. He’s learned about how to work hard and how to always do the right thing and work hard no matter where you are and who is watching. Last night he told me that he wasn’t sure when he was going to get his new belt (yellow) but he was going to keep trying. He was hoping to do it in 3 months. He goes to the dojo 4 times per week, practices at home and works his tail off. He earned his belt promotion last night, after just 4 weeks of starting training. He also had the flu for one of those weeks and was too weak to train. imgur.com/a/3nMYJyM Our philosophy is: “A Black Belt is a White Belt that refuses to give up”. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Apr 26, 2019 20:52:37 GMT -5
So awesome man, congrats to him, and you. You're raising a fine young man. I know you are proud  |
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Post by Scott W on Apr 26, 2019 20:54:09 GMT -5
So awesome man, congrats to him, and you. You're raising a fine young man. I know you are proud I am very proud Josh. His Sensei tonight took him aside after Weapons class and said “I’m proud of you”, and then turned to me and pointed at me and said “He’s proud of you too, most importantly”. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Apr 26, 2019 20:55:26 GMT -5
Awesome! I know that made your boy feel on top of the world too.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Apr 26, 2019 21:02:04 GMT -5
Success...both his and yours...this is why he is going to grow up to be the kind of man you want him to be. So rare these days both of you have reason to be proud.
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Post by just ol ed on Apr 26, 2019 21:02:29 GMT -5
adding my congrats. Fine, good looking young man you gots there!
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2019 21:07:47 GMT -5
Congratulations to your son for his achievement is such a short time. That’s something you both can be very proud of accomplishing with your support 👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by Scott W on Apr 26, 2019 21:40:37 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. It’s so nice to see that after dealing with many struggles, he’s got some pep in his step and some confidence in knowing that he can do anything as long as he is willing to work for it.
What else do we pray for for our children?
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Post by puffy on Apr 26, 2019 21:41:23 GMT -5
Congratulations to you both.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 26, 2019 21:48:02 GMT -5
I am going to go out on a limb, but I suspect proper parenting, a nurturing environment, and accountability has something to do with it.
Regardless, the young man deserves credit...well done!
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Post by Mac on Apr 26, 2019 21:59:10 GMT -5
And here he is! Congrats all around.  |
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Post by ShowMeState1977 on Apr 27, 2019 6:53:31 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Apr 27, 2019 8:41:56 GMT -5
Congrats to you and the boy, Scott W! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 27, 2019 8:56:35 GMT -5
 You’re raising him to be a good man, proud of him, proud of you.
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Post by kbareit on Apr 27, 2019 9:01:33 GMT -5
Congrats to your son Scott for his accomplishment and to you for raising him right.
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Post by puritana on Apr 27, 2019 9:53:43 GMT -5
Awesome!
Great job to both of you!
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Post by mpuffington on Apr 27, 2019 10:05:56 GMT -5
Congrats to you both! Martial Arts will help give him a lifetime of confidence.
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Post by Darin on Apr 27, 2019 10:56:08 GMT -5
That's really cool … congrats to him! I can't see the whole sign but assume it's Shorin-Ryu … same style that I studied as a kid. Well, really close anyway … Shuri Ryu and Shotokan. |
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Post by Scott W on Apr 27, 2019 11:17:48 GMT -5
That's really cool … congrats to him! I can't see the whole sign but assume it's Shorin-Ryu … same style that I studied as a kid. Well, really close anyway … Shuri Ryu and Shotokan. You are correct sir. Shorin-Ryu |
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 27, 2019 11:44:20 GMT -5
Wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to you both. I know what hard work those belts are. I accompanied three sons through Tai Kwan Do from white belt to black belt. It's hard work, hard training, discipline and great accomplishment. It also teaches our young people both self defense and moderation.
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Post by Wolfman on Apr 27, 2019 13:21:44 GMT -5
Congratulations! What a great accomplishment!
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 27, 2019 14:50:05 GMT -5
A wonderful achievement for your young man. It shows that hard work and determination pays off. That's a life time lesson for all of us.
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Post by AJ on Apr 27, 2019 17:06:53 GMT -5
Hardly anything surpasses the feeling a man gets when his son makes him proud. Just wait until he gets his Black Belt...
AJ
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Post by Scott W on Apr 27, 2019 18:25:05 GMT -5
Hardly anything surpasses the feeling a man gets when his son makes him proud. Just wait until he gets his Black Belt... AJ His goal is to get it in 5 years. He will be 16. I think it’s a reasonable goal. |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 27, 2019 18:39:56 GMT -5
Wax on.... Wax off!
I remember a Chuck Norris interview where he spoke of facing Bruce Lee.
Paraphrased:
“It was scary facing him when sparring, you knew you were getting your arse kicked, just to what degree it was going to happen”.
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Post by AJ on Apr 27, 2019 19:47:09 GMT -5
Hardly anything surpasses the feeling a man gets when his son makes him proud. Just wait until he gets his Black Belt... AJ His goal is to get it in 5 years. He will be 16. I think it’s a reasonable goal. Scott it’s possible for you son to get his Black Belt within five years. The physical effort will be the easiest of his tasks. It’s the mental focus that will challenge him the most. With your encouragement he WILL achieve success and he will learn self discipline that will benefit him the rest of his life. Don’t let him quit! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2019 20:10:03 GMT -5
Congratulations to your son on his accomplishment and to you for raising a fine young man, Scott!
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Post by Scott W on Apr 27, 2019 20:35:51 GMT -5
Thank you to all of you for your kind words and encouragement!
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You’re raising him to be a good man, proud of him, proud of you.
