Another Karate Essay – Anthony Cicinelli on Discipline!
This was one of my favorite Essay’s… on Discipline!
Mr. Cicinelli is now one of our best instructors and going to be a 4th degree Black Belt but this was when he tested for 2nd degree Black Belt… Read about discipline!
What Karate Has Meant to Me – Anthony Cicinelli on discipline…
What karate has meant to me is discipline. When I first started karate I had little discipline, but now I have a lot more. Karate has also taught me what to do about bullies. Before I started karate I always would get bullied, but now I don’t get bullied anymore. I have learned so much from karate that will help me in life. When I got to teach some of the summer camp class, I realized that it is not easy to be an instructor and that it takes a lot of experience. The only thing I am still struggling with honesty but with the help of my instructors I am getting better with my honesty.
My parents are so happy to see me continuing with karate and can’t wait till I get my 2nd degree black belt. My parents know that I have been training hard for this belt. What karate also means to me is leadership. Leadership requires a lot of abilities that I did not have when I was a white belt.
While I was progressing through karate I began to develop some of those leadership skills. Abilities like communication. Karate also helps me to be more confident. I am now confident to talk to my dad’s and mom’s friends that I don’t know.
I also have become more responsible. I have become responsible by turning in my homework, taking care if my friend’s pets and other things like that. I also have become responsible, without being asked, by doing my chores like mowing the lawn. I am also responsible by not being late to school. Karate has taught me the value of responsibility. Responsibility is an important part of life and I am glad that I have that skill.
When I get my 2nd degree black belt I will feel like I accomplished something. I have been training for this moment for over a year, and to get this would mean a lot to me and my family. This 2nd degree black belt has been a long road to get it but I am glad that I am finally there. The road has gotten hard at times by getting sick and missing out on classes, and going on vacation for a week and missing some classes. Overall though I am just glad that I have made it this far in my karate training.
Karate is amazing and I am glad that I am part of the journey. I would recommend ATA to any of my friends.
Really this was just the start for Mr. Cicinelli – and 4th degree will be just ANOTHER step for him…
Sr. Master Greg Moody, Ph.D.
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