Ben and Ethan have been going to karate lessons for about 4-5 weeks. They really enjoy their lessons. This week was graduation and they got their white/green belts. Here are a few pictures from karate class.
At the start of the class the kids earn their red stripe if they complete the task from the week before. This week they had to do a nice thing for someone every day. Ethan got his stripe first. He was especially nice to his Mumma this week, and gave her a back massage for her sore back, without being asked. He just came to her and started.
Ben got his stripe for being helpful in our Christmas preparations.
Ben kneeing the pad
Ben volunteered to demonstrate the next move to the class. (video below)
Ethan practicing self defence. Ben waiting in line for his turn
“Basics” – Left hand touches right ear, then they extend their arm and point forward, then back to the ear again. (then swap hands to the other ear) It was difficult for both boys to master this move in the beginning. They kept wanting to touch the left hand to the left ear. Apparently this is normal for kids to struggle crossing their meridian.
Ben getting his white/green belt.
Ethan getting his white/green belt
At the end of the lesson they say the ‘kids karate promise’. Sensei Liz says a few words, then the kids repeat after her…
“I promise never to use karate to show off, hurt or scare others,
I will always show self control and respect,
I will only use my skills to defend myself and to improve my life,
I’m on a quest to do my best.”
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