dragonfly black belts
A student asked the Sensei, "How long does it take the average person to become a black belt?"
The Sensei answered, "The average person doesn't become a black belt."
The Sensei answered, "The average person doesn't become a black belt."
Most people who start martial arts don't make it to black belt level. No rank is given in our dojo (school), everything is earned. The length of time to test is different for each individual, based on effort, attitude, and ability. Earning a black belt (Shodan rank) is a testament to having a "never give up" attitude. Perseverance and mental toughness are some of the attributes learned in the journey to black belt.
Active Black Belts:
Zach Boyd: Nidan, Lucas Kiser: Nidan, Justus Kiser: Shodan Jr., Jayden Esparza: Shodan Jr., Frank Esparza: Shodan, Seth Kiser: Shodan
Zach Boyd: Nidan, Lucas Kiser: Nidan, Justus Kiser: Shodan Jr., Jayden Esparza: Shodan Jr., Frank Esparza: Shodan, Seth Kiser: Shodan
Zach Boyd: Nidan
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Lucas Kiser: Nidan
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Justus Kiser: Shodan Jr.
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Jayden Esparza: Shodan Jr.
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Frank Esparza: Shodan
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Seth Kiser: Shodan
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Inactive Black Belts:
Ross McCormick: Nidan, Peter Seng: Shodan Jr., Jeff Foster: Shodan, Manuel Castillo: Shodan Jr., Byron Mote: Shodan Jr., Timothy Gusukuma: Shodan
Ross McCormick: Nidan, Peter Seng: Shodan Jr., Jeff Foster: Shodan, Manuel Castillo: Shodan Jr., Byron Mote: Shodan Jr., Timothy Gusukuma: Shodan
Ross McCormick: Nidan &
Certified Instructor in Karate
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Peter Seng: Shodan Jr.
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Jeff Foster: Shodan
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Manuel Castillo: Shodan Jr.
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Byron Mote: Shodan Jr.
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Timothy Gusukuma: Shodan
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Jeff Foster: Shodan / Peter Seng: Shodan Jr. / Manuel Castillo: Shodan Jr.
Byron Mote: Shodan Jr.
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Peter Seng: Sodan Junior
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Ross McCormick: Shodan
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Zach Boyd: Shodan
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Jayden Esparza: Shodan Jr.
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