My Dojo is MY house. I have an immense sense of belonging and pride when I walk through those doors and step on that sacred mat. My fellow students and instructors are my family. In the couple of months that I have been practicing TKD, I have developed some very deep connections with those that I practice with.
I am now down 13 pounds and testing for my Orange Belt in 3 days!!! I am ready and very excited! I have butterflies when I think about testing, because I've never been through this experience before. What I've gained in just 2 months of studying TKD is so amazing. I think back to the day that I walked into my Dojo for my trial class and the transformation is incredible. I never want to be that person again. I know that the journey ahead of me will be lifelong, and I'm learning to enjoy the journey instead of solely focusing on attaining an endall goal. The misconception that most have is that once a martial artist achieves Black Belt status, they have achieved the highest level. The truth is that once a martial artist achieves Black Belt status, the journey really has just begun.
Yesterday I did 3 classes! I had so much fun and sweat my ass off. My mascara was all over the place. I've gotten to the place where I need to completely wash off my makeup before starting class. It's always in my eyes and stinging.
My instructor invited me to attend his Leadership Class and I was very honored. My goal will be to train as an instructor, when I get to the level where that will be allowed. I taught group exercise (in my day we called it aerobics classes) for 17 years and miss that a lot. Instructing martial arts will definitely fit in well with dusting off those skills in my repetoire. I have the innate desire to Lead whereever I'm placed. It's really hard for me to resist - God's wiring and plan.
I'll write again after testing. Wish me luck!!!!
Kihap!
Dedie
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