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About the Author: Ryan Wheaton has been teaching American Kenpo since 1991 and is the chief instructor at Arrowhead Martial Arts Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is an internationally certified 6th degree black belt and personal student of 10th degree black belt Paul Mills. Ryan sits on the Board of Directors for the American Kenpo Karate International (AKKI) and is also a regular seminar presenter at AKKI National & International events.

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6/28/2005

June 23rd (Surprise) Test

Filed under: Studio News — Ryan Wheaton

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Congratulations to both George and Bill Thomsen on their promotions. Neither brother had any clue they were going to test. I wish I could’ve had a camera to capture their suprised looks - they were priceless!

This very thing happened to me when I tested for Black Belt. I was attending a regional meeting in Ogden when Mr. Mills said “get out on the floor”. We didn’t even have our gi’s (uniforms). That was an experience I will never forget.

In many ways I prefer the surprise test. It keeps you honest in your training. Always come to class as if that’s the day you’re going to test. When you treat your workouts this way, it pushes you to always do your best.

Remember, you just never know …

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  1. Good job to both George and Bill, that is awesome

    Comment by Cassie — 6/29/2005 @

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