As those of you who've known me here for a while know, I took a near twenty year break from taekwondo.  During that time, I was involved in primarilly weapon arts, namely kendo and sport fencing.  I earned my kendo first dan and second dan and am on the down hill run to third dan (Master Kim has been hinting that that test is not far away), but taekwondo was sadly incomplete.

Well, no longer!  Next Thursday, September 18th, I will be testing for my KKW first dan.  I've been practicing hard and do feel ready for the test.  I'll post my essay in a blog shortly.

While this represents the achievement of a goal, it is by no means the end of the journey. 

Daniel

congrats!  i wish us both luck on our testing!  take care and make sure you dont get hurt before testing.  this will be an experience that you eill not forget.  the moment you get you first dan dont be suprised if you feel like the king of the world.  it happens.  once again good luck!

Good luck

Wow! Sounds like you are ready. Good luck to you!

This is an exciting time for you. Congratulations on reaching the beginning of a new journey.

Kick fast and kick hard!!!!!

all i can say from being a coach for years is...  BREATH... Center... FOCUS >>> do not thing, just do.  at thsi point, you just go for it. 

you are ready or you would not be here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Hey, good luck- I expect it'll be easy for a man with your experience!!

hey I'm not going to be saying good luck, just, ALL THE BEST! =D you achieve because of your abilities, not luck!! *no offence to the rest who posted gd luck though* . my 1st Dan test is probably going to be end-2009 or early-2010.

Daniel  ... well good to see you make the return back to TKD to finally earn that black belt.   About time!!!

To come this far and not to complete the first leg of your journey would most likely become a very big regret in your MA training. 

Good luck to you next week!