On Thursday, Harris was tested to see if he was ready to promote to yellow belt. At our new studio it is quite the process to promote. We've found that at most places you promote based on how many classes you have attended (regardless of what you have actually learned). That is part of it at Blackman but it is also based on the students knowledge of the moves and their ability to do them correctly. So, on Thursday for almost 2 hours he was tested and graded on his skills. He did great!
Master Blackman (a 5th degree Black Belt) watching the kids do their front falls. I just love that he says "niiice!" to Harris after his turn. :)
Testing kicks now.
He passed!
After the test on Thursday there was a belt ceremony Saturday morning to receive their belts. Harris was so excited for this that on Friday he woke up at 6 thinking it was Saturday! I'm so glad that he loves it so much!
Today was Olivia's belt promotion from orange to purple. This is cool not just because she got a new belt but because she is no longer in the jr. beginner class. She is now in jr. intermediate! Being in the intermediate class she gets to start sparring. Which she is very excited to do. It has been very neat to see her set and accomplish goals. We are so proud of her! Way to go baby girl!
This is her form. (Chet pushed the wrong button so he didn't get the whole thing, but you get the idea) After the ceremony her instructor JD told us that her form was the best out of the orange belts.
This is Liv getting her purple belt. Can she jump or what?!
So, today was Livvy's day, really. First she got the "Principals 200 Club" award at school. (third year in a row!) It is a special award at her school that honors outstanding students for various reasons. She really is an amazing student and person.
Second, she received her yellow belt in karate. She was great! She had all of her forms perfect. She has worked very hard for this promotion. I am glad that she has found a hobby that she loves. She never really got into dance. Which is fine by me. I'm not a "dance" mom. ;)
