Osu Kyoshi,

I wanted to thank you for this opportunity of being promoted to blue belt. It really meant so much to me to have you present that belt to me, a memory I will always cherish. I think you are an amazing teacher, and I feel very lucky to have found this school, and to be able to train with you at the Y. I know my career takes me out of town often, but please know that there is a special part of my heart that is dedicated to the art of karate, and as long as I am in town, I will be at class.

Much love to you, and to all that make Seido what it is today. May we all be lucky enough to have you for many more years at the Y.

Osu, Carissa