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I announced a long time ago that I was very proud to have earned my first-degree black belt in Choi Kwang Do. Our dojang is Buford Choi Kwang Do, and my sons have been training there as long as I have. Well, after almost four years of dedication, commitment, and training my two boys - Rocky (10) and Tommy (8) participated in their black belt tests last Saturday.

Rocky
Rocky

Tommy
Tommy

The test was hard - it basically covered everything they had learned over the last four years. The test itself was over 3 hours long, and they worked very, very hard.

Tommy doing his pattern
Tommy doing a kick during his patterns

Rocky during a pattern
Rocky during a pattern

They did great - and Debbie and I are extremely proud of them. I have taken a year off from training, but now that the boys have caught up to their old man, I think we will all train together and move forward towards second degree as a family.

Rocky and Tommy will be awarded their belts tonight during the belt ceremony. I'll take some pics and post them tomorrow.

Once again, I am so proud of my two sons - and I congratulate them on their hard work and accomplishments.

Rock
**Never tell your mom her diet's not working.

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1 - Hey, guys! A big PIL SUNG on your Bo Dan's.

I began training in CKD back in '91 - earned my Bo Dan in '94, my Il Dan in '95, and my Sam Dan in '98.

Having also trained in jujutsu, judo, ninjutsu, and taekwondo, I can honestly say that from a pure technique perspective, CKD is the one that I keep coming back to.

Good job, guys!

Brad Morrell

2 - Hooo-Rah! Tell your boys congratulations from me.

-Devin.

3 - Kevin - is it a Choi Kwang Do school? CKD is a GREAT martial art for kids. Give it a look if there is a school in your area.

Rock

4 - We are so impressed! We need to go eat Mexican again, don't we??? Ah, the Flowery Branch days.....congrats to you all. If I have any problems with opposing fans, I'm calling you guys right away!!! Know nothing about black belt unless it goes with my Prada suit, but I am impressed!!!

5 - That's awesome, Rocky! Congratulations! Does this mean the kids get tattoos, also? (just kidding, Debbie!)

6 - Very cool!

I actually just found a school here that I would like to start going to with my five year old son.

7 - Congrats to both.

My 11yr old daughter is a blue belt in TKD and is very dedicated to reaching her black in the next year and a half.

8 - Awesome job boys!!! Sean will be testing for TKD in April. He may want to get some pointers...!

Rob

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