Garrett Tests For His Green Belt

Garrett tested tonight for his green belt in self defense. He was only tested on what they call a Kata. It's a 20 step movement and it's the only thing they HAVE to know before they can move from yellow belt to green belt. I've been adament about making him practice for this all season long. He's had lots of tears over this but I want him to succeed. So, tonight he had to put his skills to the test. He did well and I'm very proud of him! We will find out a week from tonight whether or not he got it. If he didn't, he will move to what they call a "Senior Yellow" belt. Instead of having a solid yellow belt like he has now, he'll have a black stripe through the yellow. He'll have to take the same class over again & retest for green in Dec. Their classes are September-December and February-May. If he passes on to green, he'll have all new stuff to learn starting in the fall. Fingers crossed that all his tears were worth it! Here are some pics from his testing tonight.

Garrett & Alex in the "Ready Stance"

A couple steps into it

Almost done now

Mason, Garrett & Alex outside after their test