Two weeks ago we tested "Big" Ben for his yellow belt during our teen/adult class. He didn't know it was coming. That didn't stop him from showing a sense of tenacity that was incredible...even for him. Ben did very well and I was proud to present him with his yellow belt.
Since that day, there has been a completely new "Big" Ben in class. This Ben is so much more confident and sure of himself than "white belt Ben". Ben's not the only student who experiences this transformation. In fact, many students go through this stage once they've earned their yellow belt. It really is quite a nice thing to observe.
In the Phoenix Karatedo Association, the yellow belt is the first colored belt that is earned by a student. It is, by far, the brightest of the belts in our grading system. This was an intentional decision which reflects the "awakening" each student experiences as they train toward this first, very special, promotion. As an instructor, it is always special to watch a student put on their newly earned yellow belt as it reminds me of that cold January evening when I tested, under Shihan Melanson, for my yellow belt.
Since that day, there has been a completely new "Big" Ben in class. This Ben is so much more confident and sure of himself than "white belt Ben". Ben's not the only student who experiences this transformation. In fact, many students go through this stage once they've earned their yellow belt. It really is quite a nice thing to observe.
In the Phoenix Karatedo Association, the yellow belt is the first colored belt that is earned by a student. It is, by far, the brightest of the belts in our grading system. This was an intentional decision which reflects the "awakening" each student experiences as they train toward this first, very special, promotion. As an instructor, it is always special to watch a student put on their newly earned yellow belt as it reminds me of that cold January evening when I tested, under Shihan Melanson, for my yellow belt.
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