7-3-I-Search-Austin

= Title of I-Search Inquiry = by FirstName

**Introduction**
What is the goal of a martial artists who trains in Shotokan karate?
 * My Research Question:**

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 * My Personal Learning Network Includes: (at least two other students who can be helpful)**


 * My draft of the introduction to my I-Search (printout due B-Days April 7th and A-Days April 8th):**

I've been training in Shotokan karate for almost 6 years. I'm starting to go to advanced classes to go for my black belt. Except, everytime I train I wonder, what is the traditional goal of a martial artist who trains in Shotokan? I know when I was a beginner they told us black belt excellence, but when you become intermediate they tell you your training doesnt stop once you receive a black belt. What will they tell me when I become a black belt? What would be my goal then? There is many different goals you may want to achieve in training, and I am aware of that. You may have kumite (sparring) goals, kata (traditional forms) goals, goals about the teachings of Shotokan karate, and so on. My goal right now is to achieve my black belt. Maybe one day if I do complete my goal, my goal will then be to open a school and bring up other Shotokan martial artists. But generally, what is the major goal of a Shotokan martial artist who trains longterm?