administrator
11-24-2006, 02:38 PM
Congratulations to Eric Lamkin and Samuel Conver for passing their belt examinations, and to be the first two to have passed the 'Elite Level Trials'.
The Elite Level requires the utmost in physical and mental conditioning, regardless of the belt level that is being trained. I have watched both working diligently on the trials for over 4 years now. Each passed the Expert Level in the past. Finally, we now have a new class of martial artists to look up to.
On, August 14, 2006, Eric Lamkin was promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt, Lancer Class-Elite.
On November 20, 2006, Sam Conver was promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt, Guardsman-Elite.
Over the past few years, I have heard comments for many stating that the Trials were too hard for anyone to make it to the Elite Level. We did not compromise our standards, but set the goal. Hopefully, this will encourage others to look beyond their limitations, and keep their eyes on the goal.
Congratulations Eric and Sam!
Kevin Lamkin
The Elite Level requires the utmost in physical and mental conditioning, regardless of the belt level that is being trained. I have watched both working diligently on the trials for over 4 years now. Each passed the Expert Level in the past. Finally, we now have a new class of martial artists to look up to.
On, August 14, 2006, Eric Lamkin was promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt, Lancer Class-Elite.
On November 20, 2006, Sam Conver was promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt, Guardsman-Elite.
Over the past few years, I have heard comments for many stating that the Trials were too hard for anyone to make it to the Elite Level. We did not compromise our standards, but set the goal. Hopefully, this will encourage others to look beyond their limitations, and keep their eyes on the goal.
Congratulations Eric and Sam!
Kevin Lamkin