Martial Arts

The last few months our family has begun to experience something very new to us.  Brett started as a student at a martial arts studio.  This has been very interesting to learn about.  The main form taught is Tae Twon Do but they also learn self defense moves, and Hapkido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Okinawan Weaponry.

Brett loves it and has done well for his first few months.  Just a month after he started was the annual tournament the studio holds once a year and he competed in Form and Chinbara.  I don't know if I spelled Chinbara correct. :)  Which he received a gold medal in Chinbara (padded sword fighting, which he really loves to do) and a bronze in Form.

So just on Monday was his first test to move up a belt.  He did wonderful and on Tuesday was awarded his White/Green belt.

Talking with Hak Saeng Stacy (student instructor) during the

mental portion of the test.

Standing in Jhoon-bi

 

Receiving his White/Green belt.

They put the old belt on the child's head to represent the knowledge his has gained.  When the ceremony is over the instructor has been bring the old belt to mom or dad.