tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580800291795336699.post-25541407885520952722008-04-03T01:20:00.000-07:002008-04-03T01:33:46.842-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tkd.tomcatuk.net/images/jamesgreenbelt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://tkd.tomcatuk.net/images/jamesgreenbelt.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Today I am the proudest dad in the world. James took his grading for 6th Kup (Green Belt) last Saturday, and at last night squad training session in Mitcham he was awarded his Green Belt.<br /><br />James took his grading among the adults, and as such was allowed to attempt his first break. Master Rose asked him to break using back kick. Unfortunately, 4 attempts were not enough and James wasn't able to break the board, however, I tried my best to assure him that since at his age breaking wasn't a required part of his grading he shouldn't worry too much about it. He did say he felt happy with his pattern (Taegeuk Sam Jang - third Poomse), his Kibom, the 3 step sparring and free sparring.<br /><br />James is now just one belt behind me - better get moving and work on staying ahead or he'll be the one showing me what to do.<br /><br />Well done James!<br /><br />Here's a pic of his official BTCB certificate.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tkd.tomcatuk.net/images/6thkupgreenbelt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://tkd.tomcatuk.net/images/6thkupgreenbelt.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Tomcat's Taekwondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10415578755238755643noreply@blogger.com