Shoulder injuries (among other things) almost kept me from testing for my Gold belt, but I made it so this was a really emotional day for me. I have an amazing support system and am so thankful for my coaches, friends and martial arts family.
Sitting and waiting to begin
The coaches pow-wowing
 Sitting and waiting to begin |  Doing our Forms |
Kickboxing drills - In the background with my pink gloves:)
Having an emotional moment.
Emotional moment with Kelly there to comfort me
My support during the heart drill
 Heart drill. I was done and watching the higher ranks finish up |  Family and friends on the mat supporting their loved ones during the heart drill |
My mom taking pics of me getting my new belt
 Waiting to break open my gold belt |  What am I LOOKING at ?? |
 Kelly tying my gold belt on and presenting me with my old belt. |  I like GOOOOLLLLD! |
Hands in to end the ceremony. What time is it? PRIMETIME!
 She's been here for every belt so far! |  KJN Apple & my BFF, SBN Kelly |
Mom and me
My support system: Drew, Kelly, Mike, my mom, and a photo bomb by Coach Luis!
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