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Obsi April 8th, 2023

After seven years, I can now say that I am a black belt in TaeKwonDo! I'm really happy atm

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discreetOcean7084 April 8th, 2023

Congratulations 🎉
Sunisshiningandsoareyou April 9th, 2023

@Obsi This is huge! Congratulations!💛
slowdecline48 April 12th, 2023

Congrats! Will you keep training in TKD? Have you thought about cross-training in another martial art?

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Obsi OP April 12th, 2023

@slowdecline48 I'm definitely going to keep training in TKD as I now get to instruct the younger belts, though I likely won't be going 3 times a week. I've absolutely thought about cross training and I'm looking at starting Brazilian Jiu-jitsu once I get back from basic training.

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slowdecline48 April 13th, 2023

@Obsi 👍 Sounds like a plan. I've heard that in many traditional martial arts, it is once you've earned your black belt that you start to learn the advanced stuff...that is, the kinds of skills that are better suited for use outside a dojo or gym. "Black belt 2nd degree", etc.

BJJ would definitely round out your tool kit. If you decide to do it for practical reasons, try to focus on no-gi techniques & training. Grabbing onto a sleeve & controlling an opponent with it is nifty, but in the real world not everyone you run into will wear a thick tear-resistant jacket & pants.

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Obsi OP April 13th, 2023

@slowdecline48 Thanks for the advice! I agree, once you get a higher belt then you can start training the more practical stuff, which is why I've stayed so long. I want practicality

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KaylaMarie8156 June 7th, 2023

@Obsihelloooooo

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calmMango9611 April 13th, 2023

@Obsi So very proud of you. I hope you're proud as well.😄
AshRunningWithTheWolves379 April 13th, 2023

@Obsi Nice job. I also have a black belt and know how much work that takes. Great job.

Keith22534 April 15th, 2023

@Obsi

Congrats! :)


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Starlasky April 15th, 2023

@Obsi

Yayyyyy! Congratulations, you're awesome! 💙^^

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admirableBubbles6242 April 15th, 2023

That's awesome

miraculousParadise2759 April 18th, 2023

@Obsi Commitment! Awesome job.
sirenAngel April 18th, 2023

@Obsi Wow, congratulations on achieving your black belt! That's an incredible accomplishment and a testament to your hard work and dedication :)

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