Congrats to RomanDA!

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I wanted to take a minute and call my friend out today. RomanDA and I are great friends, and we have the best photo on WinCustomize by any means, and besides that, we also have one other thing in common.....Martial Arts. When I was teaching Martial Arts, I would often tell my students that the most important belt you receive is your white belt, as it is the beginning of your martial arts journey.

However, the one day that just about every student works hard for is the opportunity to test for your Black Belt. Achieving that rank is not the end of your martial arts training, it's really just the begining. With that being said I want to put out a big congratulatios to my friend David (RomanDA), who today tested for his Black Belt ranking.

Great job, and congratulations again on your success.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is the last time I'll ever give you any lip  :LOL: Congrats, Dave
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Excellent :CONGRAT: 
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Way to go!!! Congrats!!  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey David! You are the BEST!  :CONGRAT:  :CONGRAT:  :CONGRAT: 



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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I thought I had reason to fear David before . . but apparently his breath and face aren't his most powerful weapons.  Huh.  Go figure.

He's busted his ass for years getting here.  Lots of sweat and study.

I'm wicked proud of you David.  Great job.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
 :CONGRAT: congrats Dave  :CONGRAT:

/ME now runs in safe place...
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
awsome job David!!! I used to do karate myself..(zen do kai) but i only got to brown belt...was training for black, but i left home, so my training stopped....

my fave move is still upper palm striking under chin manover.......OUCH!!  :LOL: 


and Kata's totally rock......always loved those.......
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Awesome job David, years ago i was doing aikdo, but had to give it up due to knee problems
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Onya, Dave ... congrats mate!  :CONGRAT: 
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I saw the video on you tube...told him I would just have to hope I could outrun him. :LOL: 
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Great job David!! Now I don't have to outrun him I just have to outrun I.R.!! LOL RAD
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congrats, Dave....;)
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wow guys (and gals) THANKS! this was unexpected.

Spence, thanks so much for this, and everyone else its great to have a community like this one. My Belt means more to me than I ever thought it would, being that im no spring chicken, more like fall turkey, and my body and legs have major problems, i never really thought i would make Black belt status. My instructor said something to me when he handed me my belt and it means the world to me...

"If ever there was a person who personifies perseverance he is standing in front of me now"

That still blows me away. So, keep in mind, it doesnt matter if your old, or fat, or have knees made of gravel, what matters is the journey and the fact that you never give up.

That said.. if you want to see me "in action" lol.. here is the link to my video:

WWW Link

Enjoy!
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congratulations David!!!  Years of dedication has finally paid off!  No one deserves it more than you!

Spence... You and RomanDA have the best pic on Wincustomize?  THANKS! :P
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Never mess with a Dave.

Congrats RomanDA
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congrats with the belt and your birthday, Dave! :)
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and your birthday
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Did i miss something? LOL
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"If ever there was a person who personifies perseverance he is standing in front of me now"
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Agree! You are really GREAT MAN Dave!  :CONGRAT: 

Your way is a good example for all of us on how to reach a goal despite of any obstacles.

Good luck! The 1'th Dan is waiting for you now.  :HOT: 
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congratulations! :CONGRAT:
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Lol, thought it was a birthday thread as well, Dave, that's about all the congrats threads we see around here. And it is monday and I slept like crap last night, so... I'm excused. ;)
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ROFL @ PixelPirate... so that cake you ordered for my b-day will show up when???

LOL - I TOTALLY understand, im still sore as crap, and in need of a lot more sleep!