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Our Little Dragon Black Belt

Andrew and Sensei Sarah

If has been a few months since we moved from America’s Best Defense Mansfield to ABD North Attleboro. Andrew has progressed along and has just earned his Little Dragons black belt. We were a little behind because of the Summer where we all took time off of things including Karate. So, when we got back Andrew was behind in his earning stripes to move to his next belt. He did not have enough to graduate in Mansfield and so when we moved to North he had to keep going and earning stripes. He graduated with four stripes. Actually 5 because he had earned two before coming to North and one fell off his belt. So, he was ready.

While his discipline still has a bit to be desired he continues to work on karate and enjoy it. He was very happy to earn this belt. We are so proud of what he has accomplished. He will move on to Karate Kids now and will come in at an Orange belt, I think. I also think that the extra time for him to work more on his slef discipline, but his constant “flossing” tells me otherwise. More will be expected of him from the new class, too.

Andrew and Sensei Wilson

Karate has been a great thing for Andrew. He continues to improve with each passing class. We look forward to see where he will go with it.

Andrew Earns His Red Belt

Andrew Earns His Red Belt

Tonight we went to Karate for Andrew’s Little Dragons Red Belt Ceremony. He has been working hard and getting better and better at Karate. Tonight’s Ceremony was a little different because we asked Eva if she would sit with Andrew during the ceremony. Normally this is for a parent to do but we figured that Eva is also part of his ‘Black Belt Support Team’. She goes every Thursday without complaint and we thought it might be cool for her to do the ceremony. Allison and I usually take turns doing it. It was a smaller graduation ceremony tonight and it felt right. I’m so proud of both of them. It is obvious how much they love each other.