red stripes!

Members of the crowd gasped at Rebecca’s high kicks.

Christian displayed an intense crane stance.

Good thing Mrs. Youmans ducked, or Rebecca’s foot would have met her head!

Rebecca was the first from her group to break boards.

Mr. McNeill challenged them to a combination break this time. An axe kick, pivot…

hammer fist. Both boards broke on her first try!

Christian followed successfully with the same combination!

Whew! These martial artists are only half a step away from their black belts.

Today Christian and Rebecca performed the first half of red belt form in order to earn their red stripes. Another year is necessary to master the remainder of the complex red belt form. In February of 2013, they are projected to test for black belt.

12.17.11