A while ago I posted about one of my goals: achieving black belt.

Thankfully, I can now announce that I have successfully accomplished this goal!

Right before leaving on walkabout I undertook one of the most demanding trials I’ve every experienced–my black belt test in the martial art of Muay Thai, …

“I didn’t mean to punch you so hard in the nose,” said David, after martial arts practice finished for the evening.

No, I’m not some sort of masochist–I really don’t like getting punched in the face.

So, then why does my face keep finding itself in front of someone else’s oncoming fists?

Because I …