Black Belt Promotion

In May, all of the hard work of attending karate paid off for Spencer and he finally earned his black belt. He is very excited and proud that he made it and has plans to continue and someday become an instructor. (That is great if it means I won't have to pay for more lessons.) But that is a few years down the line. Here are a few photos from the belt promotion.

One of these days we will figure out how to take good shots with the weird lighting at the hotel where they do the black belt promotions but until then...

It's official. He has his name on his belt now.

A photo of all of those that received their black belts.

And here are a few videos from that day.

It can be hard to figure out who is sparring when they are wearing their gear.
Spencer was able to recognize himself quickly by one of his first moves- a flying backfist. Apparently he may be the only one to use it. He begins on the right hand side.

Here he is doing his bow staff form.