As the days go by??: September 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

Kishindo Martial Arts: Angel Williams Black Belt Ceremony August 13, 2011

I discussed the time with Master Davis and we decided on 4 oclock for the start of the demos and ceremony.
Well that turned out to be more like 4:40 start due to us having to wait for one more Black Belt to come and witness the ceremony.

So we all go there in the heat of the dojo and just talked and mingled...somewhat.. it ended up that the kids were ever so more excited to play with all the toys that Master Davis keeps in the Dojo for his Grandkids.

So here is a break down of the events as they transpired:


Angel Last time as a Brown Belt


Demonstrates Breaking a Brick

Broke the Brick (3x for photos)

We were trying to get a special type of photo sequence to happen so I ended up breaking a brick 3 times LOL

Tekki Taka kai (demonstrate a Kata)

Students Line up to start Ceremony

Master Davis Signals for Opening Ceremony

Rei to each other (Bow)

Black Belt Canidate asked to kneel

Asked to remove and present Brown Belt

Presenting Brown Belt, Master Davis Preparing to Cut

“as I sever this symbol of learning I forever seperate you frome the workd of student and welcome you to the fellowship of sensei as you continue as a seeker of truth and knowledge.”

Cut the Belt


Asks if I am ready to except the responsibilities to be come Black

Signing the Black Belt Oath

Master Davis Signs Oath

“HAVING FOUND YOU WORTHY


I PLACE THIS SYMBOL OF HONOR AND KNOWLEDGE UPON YOU WITH MY OWN HANDS

AND ONLY DISHONOR HAS THE POWER TO REMOVE IT.”

Rei

Present and Bow to Audience

Congratulations and whispers of wisdom from Sensei Tom

Congratulations and whispers of wisdom from Master Davis

Sensei Tom, Sensei Angel, Master Davis

Debbie Angel Charles

Juanita, Angel, Charles

Tim Irwin and Angel

Tyler Keith and Angel

Roxann and Angel

Angel and Sabrina Davis

Angel and Heidi Irwin

After all the congratulations from friends and family and photos we just enjoyed some good treats brought by all and then left to go home for the evening.
I was honored to have so many of my friends there in attendance. And only wished I could have been closer to my Mom and Dad so that they could have come up for it. But we recorded it in video and mom and dad will see it then.
One last treat... Breaking 2 Bricks for fun!

Turning 50!

Well I did it I finally turned 50 but not before I got my Black Belt and Sensei-ship in Kishindo Martial Arts!

Black Belt Test July 27, 2011:
I took the day off and had been practicing almost nightly for over a month on the various techniques, katas and knowledge I would have to display.
I got a 89% out of 100. I was exhausted when I was done it took almost 5 hours and the last was with sparring. I still have much to learn and work on to get better but black before 50 was now a completed goal!

Turning 50!
Well Aug 3rd, 2011 was my 50th Birthday... do I feel 50? well somedays I feel a bit slower than others but no I don't know what 50 feels like.. does it feel different?
My Brother and His wife Debbie had a Birthday party for me on Aug. 6, 2011 so I was able to share my day with my friends and family. Master Davis and his wife Gigi came, Tim and Heidi Irwin with their kids Torrie and Tim came, Roxann and Steve Hardcastle came with their son Cole and his friend. Juanita my older sister came, Jamie, Jax and Trevon all came up to enjoy some bowling and the Christensen Clan came! Leslie, Paul, Cambria ( who turns out to be a fiend at bowling), Braxton and Gunner. As well as the Hosts with the Most Debbie and Charles. My younger brother Joe couldn't be there due to work. We call my mom and dad while we were bowling so they could be a part of it also :)
I had a blast we got to do 2-3 games and I think all had fun, Braxton and Gunner got a little bored on game 3 and Jax did some games around that same time. I appreciate my Little brother Chuck and his wife Debbie for organizing this fun day!

Here are some lovely Highlights!