Michael has been taking karate almost 4 years. Before the next year is done, Michael will be at the rank of black tip. The final climb towards the first summit--1st degree black belt. He will stay at black tip for close to a year as he prepares for that monumental belt test. Two years feels like a long time, but as a parent I know it's going to fly by. We are at the point that each and every belt test feels like one step closer to that summit! I am so proud of Michael and all he has achieved so far.
Perseverance
Respect
Self-control
Close friendships
Moving up from brown tip to brown
The board break...(no children were harmed in this demonstration)