Little Dragon Test Feb 08

Goju Karate Center

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Belt Testing & Promotions

Little Dragon Belt Testing - February 9, 2008

Some of Goju Karate Center's Little Dragons being put through their paces (below). It is important that students show excellent focus, self-discipline, and that parents report good behavior at home in order to challenge their belt test.

Getting ready

Keely left; Sensei Michelle and student assistants in the front row with Little Dragons lined up

Stretching and push-ups

Marley & Ian looking intent; four students demonstrating their basic movements

Aidan (left); sitting students applause; Cole showing his awesome discipline (right)

Alex (left); Timothy sitting after leading the class; Scotty (right)

Sensei Michelle demands full effort from the young students; Charlie on the focus pad (right)

Children develop an awesome attitude and intensity

Hayden, Charlie and Jean-Luc showing what it takes

Sensei Michelle (right) giving a pep talk to students

Charlie (left); Aidan (right); Senpai Drew demonstrating for the Little Dragon students (center). Senpai Drew has been training since age four,

is a successful competitor in "sport" karate, and will be challenging his junior black belt in August (2008).

Gavyn beginning an awesome spinning kick (left). Student learn it's cool to participate fully in classes (right).

Marley demonstrates for the class with her ultra sharp focus; Alex showing a well executed spinning kick with Senpai Jackie holding the focus pad (Senpai Jackie began karate at GKC at age 3 1/2. Currently she is a high school senior and holds a black belt).

Cole on his way to earning his yellow belt - Wow!!

Destiny is an awesome role model; Keely kicking with Senpai Daneesha holding the focus pad (Senpai Daneesha began karate at age 7. She is a freshman in high school, a member of the GOLD team, and will be challenging her junior black belt in August (2008).