Promotion

Zack and Bryce have been doing karate since school got out and today was testing for the boys to promote from white belt to gold belt. Now, the test is pretty simple and they basically have to show they can focus and listen and work together with a partner. There are a few stretching and agility skills they have to pass off as well. The instructor told us last week that he's going to be a little bit of a stickler and may not pass kids off unless they are REALLY focused. So being that Bryce is...well...and extremely UNfocused child and Zack gets SO nervous doing things in front of other people, I was a wee bit nervous for them. But, they did a really good job!

Here they are before the testing began. Bryce HAD to wear the headband Robb got him in Thailand.

Instead of typical karate bow staffs, the kids use pool noodles as not to injure each other. Here Zack is working with his partner and showing his upper block.

Here's Bryce jumping over the bow staff. He literally smiled through the whole test.

Here is Zack doing a little sparring with his partner.


They both passed and were awarded their new gold belts. Way to go guys!