Proud parent moment

[Dawn]

Steven passed his karate grading yesterday.:thumbsup:

He's now a 5th kyu which is a blue belt at his club. Next belt up and they'll let him loose with nunchucks. :mental:

Only 5 grades to go to black now.

[Isafari]

Wow, that's quite an achievement :yes:
Well done Steven :thumbsup:

[daveann]

well done steven :)

[Claire]

WTG Steven!

Note to self, never take on Steven in a fight.

[Dawn]

WTG Steven!

Note to self, never take on Steven in a fight.

You're quite safe. Whenever he goes to the sparring class he just runs away from his opponent giggling. :unsure:

[foreverducky]

:lol: I am sure he is just keeping them off their guard...and then bam!, he will attack.

Congratulations!

[Tink]

I can so picture that! :lol:

Congratulations Steven! (Althought the thoughts of nunchuks worries your old cyber Auntie! :eek: ).

[josh.p.]

:rotfl: WTG Steven! :yes:

[uscwest]

That's the way to go Steven. Congratulations.

[Shellyamc]

Wow!! Way to go!! :thumbsup:

At what age do you think he might make black belt if he keeps going?

[Dawn]

Potentially another 2 years but there is a lot of work to be done, Japanese to be learnt, weapons to master.

His sensei is very good with him, she understands he has some balance problems and a few behavior issues but she works hard with him and he responds positively to her. She even puts a special "good behavior" stripe on his belt which he could lose if he's too naughty. :lol: I'm very proud of him because he doesn't give up even when it gets tough for him.

[Tink]

Interesting how she keeps him working and focused, isn't it?

[Tinker]

Well Done Steven !

[Shellyamc]

Potentially another 2 years but there is a lot of work to be done, Japanese to be learnt, weapons to master.

His sensei is very good with him, she understands he has some balance problems and a few behavior issues but she works hard with him and he responds positively to her. She even puts a special "good behavior" stripe on his belt which he could lose if he's too naughty. :lol: I'm very proud of him because he doesn't give up even when it gets tough for him.

Wow I thought it would take way longer than that..that is amazing! Sounds like you found the perfect Sensei for him :yes: I have seen martial arts do wonders for some kids and it sounds like it is a really good thing for Steven. Keep up the good work Steven!!!

[Skywatcher]

Awesome :thumbsup: just trying to catch up on thread - fantastic news Steven well done :yes:

Hopefully they will teach him how to take on a lunatic with a golf club and then we'll be safe to meet up again :D