Black Belt Club

The Promotion.

In a dojo; 7 years after Joanah, Jubilee, and Samuel’s arrest…

Samuel, who was dressed in a gi and a black belt with four stripes, practiced blocking techniques with Sensei Jim as Sensei Jim executed punches.

Sensei Jim was a Caucasian male, kind of tall, reddish hair, little facial hair, in his early 50′s.

Joanah and Jubilee sparred with no gear while going light contact, yet, they were working so hard. …working up a sweat more-so. Both wore black belts.

As Joanah and Jubilee blocked each other’s punches and kicks, Jubilee executed a spinning heel kick to Joanah’s head.

You’d think that they wished they had these skills back when they were battling Bones.

Joanah ducked to dodge Jubilee’s kick.

Both Joanah and Jubilee executed outside crescent kicks simultaneously, clashing legs. They both took the clashing of their legs as if it was nothing.

Both Joanah and Jubilee were back in their fighting stances.

At another time…

Joanah executed punches and kicks to Samuel’s mid-section. Samuel took the blows as if he felt nothing.

Samuel then executed punches and kicks to Joanah’s mid-section. Joanah took these blows as if he felt nothing.

They were both conditioned enough for taking forceful blows.

Master SHUZAKU, who was an Asian male of medium height, early 70′s, who wore a karate gi and a black belt with nine stripes, slightly bald at the top, supervised students, who were practicing one step sparring techniques. Sensei Jim supervised as well.

‘This dojo was a program called the Black Belt Club. …A rehabilitation club for young troubled boys and girls; and adults as well who want to turn their lives around and pursue success in life. And at the same time, of course, learning discipline. In a nutshell, getting young people like us back on the right track.’

Jubilee performed one step sparring moves with Joanah.

“Attention!” uttered Master Shuzaku.

All students stood at attention.

“Bow to each other,” Master Shuzaku commanded.

The students bowed to each other.

In the dojo, moments later…

Students were lined up in their original positions in belt order.

Sensei Jim stood in front of the class saying, “I have a few promotions to make as a result of last week’s promotional belt testing.”

Samuel entered the lobby area of the dojo where other spectators were.

Sensei Jim continued with, “I wanna congratulate all of you who participated in testing last week. As I call you by your name, you will come up to the front of the class and receive your new belt rank.”

The students continued standing at attention.

“Joanah Coffman,” Sensei Jim called out.

As soon as Joanah made his way to the front of the class, Sensei Jim handed Joanah a black belt with four stripes. Joanah and Sensei Jim bowed to one another.

“Congratulations, you achieved fourth Dan,” Sensei Jim said.

“Thank you, Sensei,” Joanah said.

Jubilee stood at attention among the students.

“Jubilee Coffman,” Sensei Jim called out.

Jubilee bowed and came forward.

Sensei Jim and Jubilee bowed to each other as Sensei Jim handed Jubilee a black belt and said to her, “Jubilee, welcome to fourth Dan.”

“Thank you, Sensei,” Jubilee replied.

“Micheal Van Deek...” Sensei Jim called out.