Roy Dean Academy

Malone Blue Belt

13 Comments, Posted by: Roy Dean in: Academy

Well done James!  Great turnout for this test, and the celebration afterwards.  Big thanks to Susan for hosting, and the chefs responsible for some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had, and all the flavors of the homemade ice cream were sublime.  James broke his left little toe in 3 places during the test, so he may be sidelined briefly, but he never let on during the demonstration and showed tremendous heart. Darryl, get ready. Nice combinations Donald! A higher quality version can be seen here.

 

 

Comments

  1. Well done James! You displayed a lot of heart during your blue belt test.

    Anthony from Bend, OR
    on Sunday, February 03, 2008

  2. An exemplary performance!  I am very impressed!

    Michelle from san diego
    on Sunday, February 03, 2008

  3. Excellent job, James.  I feel privileged to have been a part of you test.  Your performance will be a great motivator for aspiring blue belts; as I said before, you are a leader at the academy. 

    Oh, and the reception was beyond incredible!!

    TJ from Bend
    on Sunday, February 03, 2008

  4. Good things James! Your test alone motivates me to work a lot harder than I have to date. It’s a privilege to train with you at the academy.

    Jonesy from Bend, OR
    on Monday, February 04, 2008

  5. Well done James!

    Brad

    Brad from San Diego
    on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

  6. Extremely impressive James. Very well done. Wish I could’ve been there. Great work.

    jhackett from bend
    on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

  7. Well done James, you looked very sharp.

    Brian from Bend
    on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

  8. Great results have been reflected in your hard work and dedication. Happy for you!

    Jennifer
    on Tuesday, February 05, 2008

  9. Great stuff!

    Paul Pedrazzi from CA
    on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

  10. Looks sharp man, Sorry I couldn’t make it..

    Cosmo
    on Wednesday, February 06, 2008

  11. You looked fantastic, James!  The technical portion was sharp and precise, and the rolling showed fluidity, toughness and heart.  Well done!  I’m very bummed out that I couldn’t be there. I missed something special.

    Rick Ellis from Maui
    on Friday, February 08, 2008

  12. James,

    Great job on the test. Your perfomance inspired the rest of us sitting on the sidelines. Your hard work paid off, I feel that I have been privileged to see yet another physically and mentally impressive product of our teacher Mr. Dean.

    As to the dinner, that was some of the best food I have ever had, period.

    Good to know you.

    Darryl from Bend, Oregon
    on Friday, February 08, 2008

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