I am now a believer in martial arts. Owen started Tae Kwon Do last month. It is a boy's dream come true. Where else do the teachers actually say "Shout louder, Owen!"?? Owen was thrilled to be able to test for his yellow belt last weekend. It was a three hours on a Saturday - but so worth it! He had to show his basic form in front of the master and break a board with his running jump kick. He also had to be prepared to tell the birthdays of everyone in the family and the number one family rule (always greet mother and father when you come home or leave the house). He received two special stars to add to his uniform - for good behavior at home and at school. In order to test, he had to have his teacher's permission. The other day I asked him to help me with something in the kitchen. He actually said "I'd be happy to Mother." I just about fell on the floor.
Here he is with the group on testing day. His master Keung Jung Kim is in the black. His other favorite teacher Jef is in the green sweatshirt.
He got a really cool glass trophy that day. Can you tell he's holding it extra carefully? It was a big day!
2 comments:
congrats to owen. I saw him walking out today with his fresh and new yellow belt!! wasn't the testing kinda cool, long yes, but so well organized. and were you not so surprised when he had to break the board with his foot? amazing!
Congratulations, Owen! Way to go!
Love, Mimi and Grandad
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