After the exam, there was quite a bit of concern expressed about the state of my lung. I thought I had coughed up a little blood before my shower, however accurately diagnosed that is was probably from some sort of a mouth cut. It stopped being noticable about halfway through dinner after a Long Island […]

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The test was upon us. Sensei Hassell had called all of the examinees up to the front of the room to ask if we could start the test early. We explained that our wives/families hadn’t arrived yet, but we would try to call them. He agreed and said that was fine, and to let him […]

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The night before my second degree black belt test had been filled with travel and somewhat rude and useless hotel staff, but I was mostly beyond all that nonsense. Rest did not come easily the night before the exam, was helping me by watching a few techniques that I did nervously in the hotel room. […]

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