Kirsten's First Green Stripe

This week Kirsten received her first green stripe after only having enrolled 2 months ago. The slog of the beginner student, in any new sport or discipline, is never an easy one and this remains true in Karate. You have to observe patience and be determined not to become discouraged when learning the basics, which can be at times, repetitive and even tedious. In the past, it was tradition for martial arts students to be left to work on their own and only on beginner material for months, and months. This was a form of a weeding out process. Only those who stuck it out would be rewarded through further and more advanced training. Kirsten has already cleared one of the biggest hurdles. There is no question that the first 2-3 months of training are the most difficult motivationally. It most definitely gets more interesting from here.

Congrats Kirsten!