196: Amy the Black Belt

February 01, 2022 00:07:10
196: Amy the Black Belt
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196: Amy the Black Belt

Feb 01 2022 | 00:07:10

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

One of the highest achievements in martial arts is the black belt. And Amy, OUR Amy Barton has reached that pinnacle in Taekwondo. How cool is that?!? To celebrate we’re talking about the history of the belt system. Raise your glass to congratulate Amy!!

Amy outside in a garden showing her black belt. A martial arts black belt labeled Amy Lynn Barton

https://traditional-dojo.com/blog/88092/The-true-and-not-so-true-history-of-the-Martial-Arts-belt-system-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_belt_(martial_arts)

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