Laura passed her test for double black stripe this week! It has taken a couple tries over the last few months (its normal to not pass at this level, which builds character!). Her next step will be black belt! It will probably be at least a year before that happens, lots of learning and polishing left to do. However, the guys she's doing the form with in the video below are all trying for their black belt soon and I humbly think she blows them all away in intensity and crispness. At least 2 of those boys are quitting after they get their belt, so I think they're just trying to get through it. The black belt test is pretty intense with 3 two hour screenings before the actual test, spaced out over a few months. Also, sparring is included in the test, which has not been the case for all her other belts. She still loves karate and plans to continue after earning her black belt, maybe teaching at some point.
Beethoven's 5th is a good, slow song to find out if you like musical form. The obvious beats make it easier to hit the right marks. And it's kind of funny :)
2 comments:
That is so great to watch. Fantastic that she has found the thing that makes her happy and learn pride in accomplishment (for now)! Keep it up!
This is incredible!!!!! Awesome work, Lou!
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