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Early November Tae Kwon Do Style. . .

 The Young Master (left) spars with his more advanced opponent (right) during the Friday evening belt test.  The 50+ children and adults were put through their paces during the 90-minute event.  I can't recall ever seeing Paul so sweaty!

Our son The Young Master, who wrestles with Autism Spectrum Disorder, earned his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do during a grueling belt test early Friday evening.  I am so proud of him that I can hardly speak without getting teary.

-- Stokes



The Young Master, in his grizzly bear costume, gets his new belt tied by The Grand Duchess at the belt ceremony this morning.  A trick-or-treat session followed for the children with a covered dish lunch after that.

Comments

Peter Douglas said…
Congrats to the young master!
tradgardmastare said…
Congratulations!
marinergrim said…
Congratulations
Gallia said…
Bravo and Congratulations, Paul!
Well deserved accomplishment.
Cheers,
Bill P.

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