Thursday, December 16, 2010

"Kiap"-ing His Way to a Yellow Belt!

It's been nearly 2 years since Hank began his Taekwondo journey and he's come such a long way.  Had I known you couldn't advance to the next belt until you are 6 years old I might have started him a little later.  Even though he is a few months shy of being 6, Master Augustine allowed him to test and move up to the Junior Dragon class.  It has renewed his love for the martial arts.

 He performed his basic forms and recited his Student Pledge without hesitation.  He also broke his board on the first try. (A much thicker board than last time I might add.)
Of course he had a huge fan base there to cheer him on.


Randy and James were hard at work in Vegas on the golf course and couldn't be there but we had Grandpa Curt, Sarah, Grandma Jeri, and Grandma Jackie on hand for support.  Dyson came over to play with Max so I could totally focus on Hank.

That yellow belt is well earned Hank!  You continue to make me proud everyday buddy.

3 comments:

Robyn Cox said...

Nice work Hank! Yellow looks good on you!

sarah said...

My deepest apologies for my tardiness. I don't know if I can ever make it up to you! Does it make it any better that the main reason I didn't comment yet was because I was with you all night last night? I'll make it up to you. You'll see.

As for Tai-Kwon Hank---Don't mind if Jack and I have watched the video of Hank breaking the board 9,000 times! Such a stud. Nothing gives me more joy than imagining him practicing his forms in his room. Sure love that boy and his new belt!

KEEEEEEEEEOOOOOPPP!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Hank really is the most adorable child I've ever seen.

And...don't even get me started on your family! You always look so put together...absolutely beautiful!
Love your sister's hair! Who cuts it?