Our Competition Team recently competed in the Spindletop Open Karate Tournament in Beaumont. All 15 of our competitors did an outstanding job!
Congratulations to the 9 students that placed in their divisions...Ryan Cervantez placed 3rd in kata, Jason Cervantez placed 3rd in kata and sparring, Sarah Hartzog placed 1st in kata and 2nd in sparring, Amy Hartzog placed 2nd in kata and 1st in sparring, Kaylee Boudreaux placed 1st in kata and sparring, Dawson Boudreaux placed 1st in kata and 3rd in sparring, Chandler Gibbs placed 1st in sparring, Sterling Gibbs placed 1st in kata and 2nd in sparring, and Aryana Trevino placed 1st in kata and sparring
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Brandi Burrows - Black Belt
Brandi Burrows is officially the first black belt of 646 Martial Arts. Brandi started as a white belt 8 years ago and was Mr. Carter's first student. Read her inspiring story below.
My Journey to Black Belt
By: Brandi Burrows
Working towards my black belt has not been easy. Through out my 8 years in Karate there were definitely times I felt like stopping but I kept on going because if I stopped I knew I would never reach the top like I have today. Karate has been such a challenge, and I am so happy that I did not stop when it kept getting harder and more challenging. Eight years was a long time to dedicate myself to something. It means so much to me to be able to say that I have dedicated myself to one thing in my life, to get this far and make it all the way here is so incredible to me.
When I was younger I always quit the sports that I tried: Softball, gymnastics, ballet, even dance. I never really felt like I fit that sport. Until I had my first karate lesson in the living room at Aunt Pat's house. Then I knew I was hooked. Mr. Carter took us from her living room to his living room to his garage to his first gym then the gym he has now. Mr. Carter , it is very hard for me to put into words how I feel about you because I feel like you are not only my instructor but part of my family. I want you to know how proud I am and how amazing it is for me to be your first student and your first Black Belt. The methods of your teaching have always stressed the importance of a positive attitude, encouragement and motivation which is how I would like to be as an instructor. Leigh Ann and Rosalie are also a huge part of my life and always will be and I thank you for that also.
I want to thank all of the people who have helped to make me the person I am today and supporting me, being proud of me and having the faith in me so that I could stand here today with this black belt. Everyone in this studio from the parents, the instructors, the children and the other students have all been a contribution on this journey. This studio is my home away from home. It has instilled in me better morals and a more positive, confident outlook on life. This is not just a school or a place to learn awesome tricks but is a family, a community on its own. And the lessons we learn here I know we all carry with us to the outside world and make this world a better place. I have learned that blood sweat and tears as terrible as that sounds is actually a good thing. It shows how much devotion and work we have all put into every stripe earned and overall every belt promotion. I have more pride in my life and more passion towards this than I have ever had towards anything else in my life.
My Journey to Black Belt
By: Brandi Burrows
Working towards my black belt has not been easy. Through out my 8 years in Karate there were definitely times I felt like stopping but I kept on going because if I stopped I knew I would never reach the top like I have today. Karate has been such a challenge, and I am so happy that I did not stop when it kept getting harder and more challenging. Eight years was a long time to dedicate myself to something. It means so much to me to be able to say that I have dedicated myself to one thing in my life, to get this far and make it all the way here is so incredible to me.
When I was younger I always quit the sports that I tried: Softball, gymnastics, ballet, even dance. I never really felt like I fit that sport. Until I had my first karate lesson in the living room at Aunt Pat's house. Then I knew I was hooked. Mr. Carter took us from her living room to his living room to his garage to his first gym then the gym he has now. Mr. Carter , it is very hard for me to put into words how I feel about you because I feel like you are not only my instructor but part of my family. I want you to know how proud I am and how amazing it is for me to be your first student and your first Black Belt. The methods of your teaching have always stressed the importance of a positive attitude, encouragement and motivation which is how I would like to be as an instructor. Leigh Ann and Rosalie are also a huge part of my life and always will be and I thank you for that also.
I want to thank all of the people who have helped to make me the person I am today and supporting me, being proud of me and having the faith in me so that I could stand here today with this black belt. Everyone in this studio from the parents, the instructors, the children and the other students have all been a contribution on this journey. This studio is my home away from home. It has instilled in me better morals and a more positive, confident outlook on life. This is not just a school or a place to learn awesome tricks but is a family, a community on its own. And the lessons we learn here I know we all carry with us to the outside world and make this world a better place. I have learned that blood sweat and tears as terrible as that sounds is actually a good thing. It shows how much devotion and work we have all put into every stripe earned and overall every belt promotion. I have more pride in my life and more passion towards this than I have ever had towards anything else in my life.
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