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Done with Karate.
May. 15th, 2017 11:47 amThree and a half years. That's a long time to devote to something, even if you're an adult. For S that was basically a 4th of her life. I'd be impressed by that level of dedication even if she didn't end up with her black belt on Saturday.
She did it, though.
So many pushups, leg lifts, jumping jacks, and planks. So many kicks on the bags. So many combos and forms. Over an hour of sparring.
The sparring was my favorite to watch, but the best part was off the testing matt.
The level of comraderie and respect that flowed between S and an older boy, C, about their sparring matches was amazing to see.
S worked hard for her belt, willingly giving up 4 afternoons a week for over 3 and a half years to achieve her goal.
I'm proud of her.
Now on to her next project.
She did it, though.
So many pushups, leg lifts, jumping jacks, and planks. So many kicks on the bags. So many combos and forms. Over an hour of sparring.
The sparring was my favorite to watch, but the best part was off the testing matt.
The level of comraderie and respect that flowed between S and an older boy, C, about their sparring matches was amazing to see.
S worked hard for her belt, willingly giving up 4 afternoons a week for over 3 and a half years to achieve her goal.
I'm proud of her.
Now on to her next project.
