There are many things that a black belt is but the three most important traits are achievement, perseverance and the virtues of traditional karate training, which include compassion, patience, respect, honor and gratitude.

The way you act as a black belt in Yoshukai shows how you honor your dojo, Sensei, and the history of Yoshukai karate. I have gratitude toward Sensei for giving me the proper training and offering me the chance to test for black belt.

I thank Sensei for allowing me to test to become one of his black belts.