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13th April 13, 05:49 PM
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My son earned his black belt today!
My 12 year old son earned his black belt today in Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate).
He previously had to write a 1,000 word essay, then today pass a 100-question written test and do a 2-1/2 physical test reviewing everything he has learned in class the last 5 years. He is very tired but happy, and I am very proud of him.
I offered to get him a kilt to celebrate but he turned me down (but other than that, he is a pretty great kid.)
"You'll find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." -Obi Wan Kenobi
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13th April 13, 05:54 PM
#2
Congratulations. Way to go.
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' Benjamin Franklin
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13th April 13, 06:10 PM
#3
Congratulations to your son, ... and to Dad! That's quite an accomplishment and an honor. You're justifiably proud.
Don't worry about the kilt. It'll come along in time. Just watch Braveheart with him, but don't tell him it's anachronistic. 
I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.
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13th April 13, 06:39 PM
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Congratulations! We take special joy in our kids!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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13th April 13, 06:45 PM
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13th April 13, 08:01 PM
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Congratulations to the both of you. So what are you going to do,when ask him to clean his room and he says MAKE ME?
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23rd April 13, 09:05 PM
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Oh heck yes!! Good for him! I tested for mine in hakkoryu jujitsu back in September, and I'm training to test for my shodan in Shotokan in August. It's so much work, so much discipline, and I know I couldn't have done it without the support and encouragement of my family. So it's as much an accomplishment for you as it is for your son. Congratulations to you both. As Justin Sensei would say, now he gets to start learning. 
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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24th April 13, 07:14 AM
#8
Congratulations, your lad has taken the path less travelled and will hopefully enjoy the journey to come.
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24th April 13, 10:39 AM
#9
Many congratulations to your son, and to you for your support.
You might mention to him that black belts should have shiny silver buckles, and be worn at formal occasions when one isn't wearing a waistcoat...
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"Integrity is telling myself the truth. Honesty is telling the truth to other people." - Spencer Johnson
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24th April 13, 11:02 AM
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Congratulations to the lad. His folks may have had something to do with it too! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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