Black Belt Essay by Samson Gutwirth

Samson Gutwirth

Since earning my senior black belt, I’ve learned so much. Teaching students, talking with other Senseis and competing have taught me the lessons I’m about to write about. The grandest thing I’ve learned is probably the fact that setting a goal is important. For so long, in Martial Arts, I’ve been going with flow, trying when I had to, and not trying when it wasn’t necessary. I’ve learned that without a doubt, that climbing the highest mountain, or shooting for the moon alike is more important than anything. I’ve also learned that teaching the next group of up and coming Martial Artists to my full capacity is too important to put into words.

            Some ask, why choose this as your goal? Why climb the highest mountain? Why choose to shoot for the moon? For so long I’ve only answered that question with a simple “why not?” Now however, I answer “I’m taking this goal, this challenge, not because it is easy, but because it is hard. Because that goal will serve to show who I really am, and that challenge is one I can accept, and one I’m willing to uphold, and one I can take a lesson from”. I only answer this way because of the things I’ve learned from receiving and having my senior black belt. Seeing students achieve their goals is amazing. They choose goals that they believe are so difficult. Through seeing how they choose their goals and then live up to them, I have learned that choosing a goal that is difficult for oneself is more important than ever.

            Since getting my black belt, I’ve also learned that teaching the next group of white belts or purple belts or red belts to the best of my own ability is one of the most important things ever. If that next group of potential black belts isn’t taught well, what help are we giving them? What motivation are we giving them to go forward in that goal of black belt? If a Sensei doesn’t expose the students to his or her abilities and indomitable spirit, then it doesn’t show that group of Martial Artists something to work towards. Something to be. If Senseis don’t work their hardest, and do their best all the time, then what kind of role model is that for the students? The truth is that it’s not giving the students a role model. If a Sensei doesn’t work their hardest, it doesn’t do anything for the students.

            Every person on this planet learns their own lessons in different ways, and every person has a different experience. However, I believe that one of the best ways to learn life lessons is through Martial Arts. Setting that next goal and driving to the best you can be is more important than anything, and so is teaching others to do the same. These are lessons and ideals, I wouldn’t have learned otherwise if I hadn’t involved myself in Martial Arts and gotten my black belt. This is what I’ve learned since getting my black belt.

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Guest Blog Post: Sensei Mike I. 4/29/15

With the spring black belt test just days away I want to talk to you about hard work and dedication. Being dedicated means that you commit to something and see it through to the end. It also means sticking with something even when it is hard. One great example are our black belt candidates. They face many challenges along the path to black belt. These can include other sports, schoolwork, and classmates and friends deciding to commit to some other sport or activity.

The second piece to the puzzle is hard work. Black belt, like so many other things, is something that you ca are not given, but that you must earn.  To learn and truly understand the material takes many hours of practice. In the past few weeks many of these students have attend karate classes 4 and even 5 times during the course of a given week. These students truly embody the principles of black belt and without even knowing have shown that they are leaders at Amerikick Medford.

Make sure to check out their black belt essays, which will be posted soon. The topic for their essays is, "What Black Belt Means to Me." Don't forget to visit our Facebook page for updates about their progress.

Knockout Brain Cancer Kickboxing Fundraiser

On Sunday, April 19 Amerikick Medford hosted a special fundraiser to support Sharon Nicholas who is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer. We had an amazing turnout by family, friends and coworkers of Sharon. Keep fighting!!!

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Be sure to set the DVR for 9:00 pm tonight for the premiere broadcast of the 2015 Amerikick Internationals. The Amerikick Internationals were held at the Philadelphia Convention Center on March 20 and 21. This prestigious tournament attracts local, regional, national and international competitors. International competitors from Mexico, Canada and Germany made the trip to Philly. The Saturday Nighttime Finals featured demo teams, Traditional, Creative, Musical and Extreme Forms and Weapons Grand Championships. The sparring was action packed as well.

Here is the broadcast schedule:

TCN
Monday, March 30 – 9:00pm
Saturday, April 4 – 4:00pm

CSN
Thursday, April 2 – 9:00pm
Friday, April 3 – 11:00am

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2nd Annual Fundraiser for Colon Cancer

Today we held our second annual event with our friend Sandy from Mom2MomNJ.

Here is what Sandy posted on the Mom2MomNJ Facebook Page. "Excited to announce that we raised over $1650 for the Colon Cancer Alliance today in honor of our friend Nicole and for all those still fighting to find a cure! Thank you to everyone who came out and donated! Especially to Amerikick Medford for donating their time and space to us for this event! They rock!! We are leaving the donate button on our page for a few more days, maybe we can get to $1700!! Thanks! -Sandy"

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Essay Contest-Why I love Amerikick!

We recently held an essay contest. The theme was "Why I Love Amerikick". Our judging panel is going through all of the essay submissions. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the essays that were submitted. To read more essays you can visit the Amerikick Medford Facebook Page.

I love Amerikick. Amerikick is very important because it builds confidence. Amerikick calms me and makes me feel powerful. Amerikick has inspired many people and has inspired me. Amerikick puts a smile on my face.

My confidence has grown larger than it has ever been before I started Karate at Amerikick. "To build true confidence one must have honesty in the heart and strength in the body" is what is said everyday I come to class at Amerikick. It is a really important speech and is as important to me as the speech told by Martin Luther King Jr.! I believe in my confidence a lot and I feel it has improved.

When in the support of my sensei's and my teammates I feel very powerful and calm. When i'm at Amerikick there is nothing I can't do in the entire world.I learn new moves every day and every day I come back from Karate class I practice perfect for a good report for the next class. I try to participate the best I can to be more involved. All these things make me powerful in the body and in the heart.

I'm inspired by Amerikick greatly. The inspiration caught me when I saw the demo team preform to my class before the tournament. It was amazing! It was then I realized how much Karate means to me.Now I don't only want to be a artist but I want to be a Karate master and sensei.

 In conclusion, Amerikick is my favorite place in the world. For all the reasons above I feel like Amerikick is my second home. I am proud of myself for working hard and believing in myself. I know I just started a little while ago but I feel so comfortable when I am there I feel like I have been going there my whole life. Thank you for everything!!!!!! your friend Jaylin Haines

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We opened the doors of Amerikick Medford in 2003 and have been offering high quality karate and martial arts classes. We invite students of all ages, sizes and fitness levels. Check out some videos of our classes. Most people are intimidated to try class because they are out of shape. If you give our classes a try we guarantee that you will be in the best shape of your life. All you have to do is check you pride and ego at the door and be a hardworking dedicated student.




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