Why I want to be a black belt by Tony Patrick

By: Tony Patrick

I would like to be a black belt because I have work very

hard since I was 3 years old to learn Taekwondo. I have also

gone through some tough time in Taekwondo, for example not

passing a belt tasting. Another example me breaking boards for

the first time.

I would also like to be an instructor so I can help kids

like me get to learn Taekwondo. I would also like to learn forms

that I forgot over the pass years. Also, I would like to help

Maggy so she can focus and learn. I can judge at tournaments,

so I can be time keeper, score keeper and keep track of the

people that move on. I can also help kid practice to test for

chevrons.

I get to test for chevrons when I am a black belt. When

I am waiting to test for rank again, I can test for chevrons. I can

also learn more way to get away when bullies grab me. Also, I

can use my Raposa de Prata skills to test for chevrons.

Another reason I need a black belt, so I can open a new

school and to make money for needs and wants. Also to take

care of my grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, sister, and cousins.

Another example is that I need to make money so I can help my

cousins pay for food and water, also I can make money to pay

for a house. When somebody tries to steal my cousins stuff I

can help him get his stuff back.

Another reason I get to learn new forms and new

kicks. I get to learn how to teach kids how to do taekwondo. I

learn how to hold a board for people that are going to break it.

I will also learn how to show a kid their form. I will learn how to

break a board with a spin kick.

I would like to be a black belt because I can help my

friends if they get bully by someone. One time someone just

walked up to us and pushed my friend down. Then, I kicked

him. When he tried to punch me, I was able to dodge it.

When I become a black belt and become an instructor

I will keep a binder so when I get a job I can show them this. So

when somebody tries to rob the store. I can scare the robber

away.

A very important is how proud I made my family of

me and how they told me to do my best. Also, how they

encourage me to break boards for the first time, and how they

gave me tip for a tournament so I can win. Also, how some of

my teacher encourage me and my fellow classmates. Also, my

friends made me believe that I can do it. Last but not least, my

instructors help me get my black belt and always keep me

focused. That is why I want to be a black belt.

Lara Makkapati: Why I want to be a black belt

Black Belt and Its Importance in my Life 

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Lara Makkapati and I am 8 years old. I am writing this essay to express my joy and excitement about being one step closer to achieving my black belt in taekwondo, In 2013 when I was 4 years old, I wanted to learn something new and challenging. So my parents enrolled me in Strickland's Taekwondo. Like all parents they wanted me to learn from the best. So four years and 16 taekwondo belts later, I am so close to achieving my goal.

Practicing taekwondo helped me overcome fear and made me braver. It also taught me discipline, focus and respect. In the beginning, remembering the various forms was a big challenge. As I kept practicing the various forms again and again, it taught me how to learn new things. It also helped me stay focused at my education and at school. Sparring showed me how to defend myself and get rid of my fear. Mr. Cain along with Miss. Anderson made learning fun and helped me overcome my flaws. Being a black belt will help me learn lot more and also help me inspire and mentor other kids,

Along the way, I have had a few setbacks also, like not being able to do my form properly and not being able to break some boards. I never cried or though about quitting, but came back with more courage, energy and enthusiasm. I would like to thank my parents and master instructor Mr. Strickland for making it possible for me to become a black belt. I feel very proud that I am about to achieve my first degree black belt at only 8 years old and I will continue my pursuit for 80 more years to become strong and successful and learn more things. Becoming a first degree black belt, is just my first shining moment in my life and I hope to achieve much more.