Black Belt Journey

In the fall of 2009, a young white belt took his very first karate test.

He had put in a lot of practice and was ready.

His hard work was rewarded with the next belt!

Orange

Over the next three years the practice continued.  Every ten weeks or so, there was a promotional test for the next belt.

Yellow

Camo

Green

Purple

Blue

Brown (There are two steps at this level - Brown Recommended and Brown Decided)

Red (Again, two steps - Recommended and Decided)

Black Recommended

Then the final test for Black Belt.  Each level consists of a three part test.  For each new belt and rank, the young warrior showed knowledge of his form:

His offense and defense in sparring:

And strength and power in board breaking

After years of hard work and determination; tears and laughter; setbacks and victories - 

The young warrior was rewarded with the belt he was handed three years ago to put on the self to await this moment - 

Congratulations Mikey!  We are so proud of your success!  We love you!