Blue Belts!

McKay and Jaxon tested and received their blue belts this last month. It was a long time coming!  They both worked hard and did great!

Here is McKay at the belt test.  He was doing self defense and one-steps with a partner.  (I tried to get action shots, but needless to say I would like a new camera for my birthday.)

Jaxon (and McKay in the back) doing their forms.  They have to memorize several forms and moves in order and then perform them.

The belt ceremony.  Jaxon receiving his his new belt from his instructor.

He then received his old belt by it being placed on his head.

McKay receiving his new belt.

McKay giving me the thumbs up after his belt ceremony.

These boys had worked hard to make sure they would get to the belt test this month and we are proud of them.  They had both taken their time while green belts and we made a big push at the end to get it all done.  Our schedules have gotten busier and they have only been able to go to karate once a week as apposed to twice a week.  (We are now taking a break from karate.  It is all about choosing between good, better and best.)