Black Belt Testing....Luke had his testing from a recommended black belt with a red stripe, to a decided black belt. He had to train for 6 months in order to test. Luke attended class twice a week working on forms, sparring, and boards. He didnt do much practicing at home and I think it was a bit of a reality check for him. It didn't go as well as it could have, had he practiced at home. He didn't get his board breaks right away and had to think through some of his form moves. He did well and passed to an official black belt. Hopefully he will value his practice time a little more. He started at a 6 year old white belt and has been in the program for 4 years. He has a great instructor, Master Phillips, and has learned so much. It has been fun to watch him and he takes it very serious. There are 4 students around the same age that have all recently become black belts. Luke has trained with them over the last couple years. Azaela, is a red headed girl that always has a smile and is giggly. She will show a serious face when sparring. Micheal is a monkey climbing on punching bags and knocking the mover. He has a running jump kick that can knock over a punching bag. Now that is something, especially at his age. Moses is a short little guy that is shy and quiet, but is very flexible and can kick high. They are a nice group and I hope they will continue in the program together. It makes it more enjoyable with kids. We are proud of our little black belt, he has come a long ways.
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