Just a note to say my 10 year old son and I have both passed our green belt test in TKD on 11/22/03. Blake and I started TKD together about 13 months ago (FYI...I am turning 47 this December.).
I think his performance was outstanding! Apparently so did the judges, as most of his category grades were "A".
Despite having a cast on his right arm, he battled a duo of attackers. He took some big hits and was knocked down 2 or 3 times, but he was quick to get back on his feet and wade through the sparring match.
I was passed too, but I was pretty much unimpressed with myself. For the most part, my inability to break all the boards with spin kicks was a great and unexpected frustration. At least I did ok in the sparring category ("A"), even though I got knocked down once myself.
This December 6th our Martial Arts School will be giving an exhibition for the town during a local celebration. Blake is really looking forward to this and I am sure he will shine! I am slightly more apprehensive...But I will participate as requested with hopes of reflecting well on the dojang!
I think his performance was outstanding! Apparently so did the judges, as most of his category grades were "A".
Despite having a cast on his right arm, he battled a duo of attackers. He took some big hits and was knocked down 2 or 3 times, but he was quick to get back on his feet and wade through the sparring match.
I was passed too, but I was pretty much unimpressed with myself. For the most part, my inability to break all the boards with spin kicks was a great and unexpected frustration. At least I did ok in the sparring category ("A"), even though I got knocked down once myself.
This December 6th our Martial Arts School will be giving an exhibition for the town during a local celebration. Blake is really looking forward to this and I am sure he will shine! I am slightly more apprehensive...But I will participate as requested with hopes of reflecting well on the dojang!