First Graduation

And the karate adventure continues:)... today the boys had their first "graduation" to a new belt. (there are actually several belts WITHIN each belt). Basically they go from a solid white belt to a white belt with a yellow stripe. Joel's has one yellow stripe, indicating that he is a Mighty Dragon and Grant's has two yellow stripes, indicating he is a Mighty Tiger (3.5 year and under).

Here they are demonstrating the moves they need to do to earn their new belt.

Grant getting his new belt...

And Joel awaiting his yellow-striped belt.



I have to say, this karate place runs a smooth operation (which they should for how much they charge), but I also have to say I am a sucker for hearing the boys say "Yes, Sir" to their instructors and repeating phrases about "respect" and "good listening" when they are asked to by their instuctors. Nothing wrong with a little of that!