The Girl had her Green Belt test for Tae Kwon Do last week. Since we were going away for the weekend, her instructor let her and one other girl test together on the previous Wednesday. Afterward she said she liked testing in a large group better. He asked some tougher skills. and there was no one to look to for an example.She had a huge audience, as both sets of grandparents had just been at our Unit Celebration and came along to watch the test. Including the other parent and our cousin, I think we had an audience of 10.
As usual, she was master of the dramatic pause as she considered her moves.
The students don't get their next belt until they come to class again. So on Monday afternoon, fresh from a 5.5 hour car ride from Pennsylvania, she was at class.
The Girl raises her own money for this and works hard, going to class almost every night of the week. She bakes cookies to sell, collects bottles and cans to return, and will do odd jobs, too. I'm very proud of the determination and discipline she has shown in working on this.
Yay! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteMy 9 yo homeschooled son LOVES martial arts as well! We are finishing up our first year of TOG also. We didn't start until mid year so its a bit of catch up and mixing and matching. I can't wait until next year when we can begin from the start of year 2 and enjoy it all year! I enjoy your blog, thanks so much for sharing! Congratulations on the belt!!!
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