Once again, thanks to all. I remain humbled by my promotion. The panel, and men who promoted me exemplfy, and are, both sides of the Art, Iron Workers and Watchmakers, and how important it is to have both in you. It is not hard to stay humble whenever I go to a seminar with those who not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk, and expect you to do the same. I cannot say enough about how much it meant to me to receive my teacher's old 5th Black Belt. It was a seriously emotional event for me after all these years.
I appreciate everyone's support and the camaraderie I have found here on MartialTalk, but my thanks expecially go out to those in my extended Kenpo and Martial Arts family.
[FONT="][/FONT]Oss to All,
-Michael