Student Testimonial from Colleen Brennan | Faustini's Institute of Martial Arts and Fitness

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Colleen Brennan

I started taking Martial Arts at Faustini's Institute seven years ago and today I am a Black Belt. This experience has not been the walk in the park I expected it to be. Many years of hard work and dedication have gone into this test.

Being a Black Belt is more than just knowing how to defend yourself. You must have Black Belt Excellence. I truly believe I have Black Belt Excellence, by doing everything to the best of my ability in karate, school and other aspects of my life. Karate has taught me more than how to defend myself but it has also taught me self-respect, confidence, and the true value of commitment. I respect myself and all that is around me and know that if I am ever in a situation where I need to, I will be able to defend myself. Thanks to karate, I have the confidence to do anything that I set my mind to, after all, "Desire Creates The Power To Achieve." I have definitely learned the true value of commitment, because this has not been an easy road and there have been times when I wanted to quit but I realized how important it is to never give up. I have developed these qualities while training at Faustini's Institute of Martial Arts.

I take all of the lessons I have learned in karate, apply them throughout my life, and will continue to do so. I have also met many amazing people through my training that will be friends for years to come. My karate experiences will continue to help me in the future.

I have worked very hard for the past seven years for the day I would put on a Black Belt. I am honored to have made it this far already and cannot wait until the day I earn my Heiho Shin Do Black Belt. However, I would never have gotten to this day without the support of my family and friends, but most importantly, Sensei Faustini and his knowledge. For that, I would like to thank them and all of the other Senseis that have trained me throughout the years. Because they have enabled me to earn my Black Belt.