The Lady in Red!

Fiona has passed her black belt test, second degree! She now will wear a red uniform with yellow piping.

July 31, 2010 Black belt test for Fiona - Second degree

( Kicking section )

(Fiona is the taller of the two girls in this line, farther from the camera)

( Form )

( Self Defense )

( Jump Scissor Kicks )

( Paper Kicks )

( Pad kicks )

( Sparring )

( More pictures afterwards )

One of our former instructor's test

One of our former instructors, Mr. Alex Dingmann, tested today for Black Belt, Fifth Degree. The videos are worth seeing as a demonstration of what our really senior instructors can do. Mr. Dingmann is particularly famous for his kicks.

( Form )

( Self Defense - Two Attackers )

An overlooked benefit to black belt, second degree

Fiona: "I have a red coat now. That means I am entirely entitled to speak in a British accent whenever I want."

And we CAN'T let this day pass without noting

that today is Harry Potter's 30th birthday. Hurrah!

And happy 45th birthday to Jo Rowling, his creator.