After the long Summer break from Taekwondo, Jackson and Catie worked hard to get their mojo back and earn their next belt level. They are tested in three disciplines: forms, sparring and breaking.
Catie working on her Basic II forms. She did a nice job with her forms, but needs to work on her balance as she moves on to more advanced moves.
Forms are the foundation of the sport but they are also the most tedious. We were a little worried about Jax before the testing started because he kept looking at the forms posters while he was warming up and talking to himself like he had never seen them before! Once the testing started, he was flawless and passed with flying colors.
The crew helping each other put on their pads before kicking each other!
Waiting and ready for their turn to spar!
Jackson landing the always difficult backspin heel kick!
Now for a jumping front kick...Pow!
Catie has become much more aggressive while sparring! She dominated this boy and kicked him all around the mat. She has really improved.
Catie and her opponent in the Kyong Ne stance before their "fight" as a sign of respect.
Breaking is where Catie really uses her height to her advantage and smashed the board with tremendous power on her first attempt!
Jackson used some type of jumping front kick to break his boards. It looked pretty cool in person.
Abby was our little photographer running all around taking pictures of everything but the action. Once she learns how to remain still and quiet, she might have a career waiting for her!
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