There is no better way to ring in the New Year than a little Taekwondo testing!! It was time for Elliott to test, and the masters thought he should, but I just didn't think he was ready. He went to class yesterday and he didn't get his full yellow stripe, so we weren't going to do it. This morning, however, Master Mia called and wanted to know if Elliott was testing....long story short, she convinced me to bring Elliott in and give him a little practice, and DO IT! So, it was so last minute that Mike couldn't even make it because he works, but Elliott did the work and got it done! There were 35 yellow belts testing, and we had to sit there for 2 HOURS while they all tested, but we did it, we survived, and Elliott is now a high yellow belt!
Here he is all geared up and waiting! Nice mouth guard huh!
The sparring testing is over, so the gear is off and he is waiting again!
One step sparring testing.
Form testing.
He just broke his board with a side-kick. Love the smile on his face.
After Korean terms testing, they all gather and bow to their parents.
To celebrate his accomplishment, we let him pick dinner and they get to eat at the Korean table in the tv room (normally forbidden), and I think that's the best part for them. Oh look, surprise, he chose McDonalds!
We are SOOOOOOOOO proud of him. It is so scary to get in front of so many people and perform, especially such last minute, and he is one of the youngest up there. 
He is moving on up!
2 comments:
A Korean High Five and Bow to Elliott and his talent and determination and courage to "test" and advance.
WE LOVE HIM AND LUCY AND SO GLAD THEY ARE FINDING JOY IN THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR LIFE.
Grandpa and Grandma JOHNSON
wow Elliott!! I am very, very impressed! And Will would pick McDonalds as well!!
Love, Aunt Christa
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