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    DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T GET MY BLACK BELT IN KARATE

    Feb 24, 2020 2 minutes

    Stepping on to the hardwood floor, I took a deep breath. As I made my way through each punch, kick and block, I felt my adrenaline pumping and smiled, knowing that I would very soon be  receiving the highest honour there is in the sport of karate, my black belt.

    Growing up, I was never into sport. Even as a teen, I didn’t have any hobbies.

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