I remember when I barely passed my Brown Belt test. In the past that would have been the point at which I would have quit. I have quit other activities because of disappointing failures. I stumbled while being timed in track, and I didn’t want to face it ever again. During the time I have spent in karate, I had a bunch of little things happen that made me not want to go back, my Brown Belt test being the biggest.
I am not normally one to sound dreamy, but I came back the Saturday after my Brown Belt test and went through another class like nothing had happened, except for the fact that Sensei told the class I past my test. That is a huge thing for me to accomplish, to come back after experiencing a disappointment.
Karate has been the only activity I have stuck with, and have enjoyed for several years. Any activity that can do that is worth time and effort. Since my last test I have done everything I can do to become better and improve, so I can avoid a future stumble. Here I go again pushing the border, but the determination I have learned from karate has helped me get over something that has always been a part of me. Because of that, I want to become the best I can be. Right now I am in the Black Belt Club to improve, and I plan on following that path no matter where it takes me.
Victoria Wallace
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