More Taekwondo

This is our lives as of late.  We live our lives wondering what our Friday nights are going to be consisting of.  The funny thing about Koreans from our experiences is that preplanning is almost nonexistent.  We do get a monthly calendar from the instructor when the testing dates are, but not who is going to be testing.  So usually the Thursday night before testing we get a note saying that our son will be testing.  We love our kids and want them to be advancing, but we feel we are living in the Taekwondo studio.  Isaiah just tested last weekend and he could have tested the same night with Braxton. 

Well, Braxton got a note last Thursday night that he would be testing Friday and we were excited for him, because he has a goal to achieve to a certain point before we leave Korea.  He had grown so much in his confidence with Taekwondo it is amazing.  He is kind of ruthless when he spars against another student.  He took down a bigger boy who I thought he would have a little trouble with, but no.  It seemed easy for him.  This was also the first time that they also had a physical sparring time with other students as well as Master Song.  They have to wear pads, because it can get rough.  Braxton also had to break a board with a back kick where he doesn't know where the board is until he turns his head, and he nailed it. Braxton was also awarded the highest award given out that night.  He got a gold coin.   Way to go Braxton! We love you so much!