Little Ninja

Friday December 10th, Sophie had her belt graduation for Karate. So, now instead of just a plain old white belt she is a Yellow Stripe belt! Basically, the graduation is a way of showing parents, grandparents etc, what the kids have learned, accomplished and gained from the classes, it is not a test they have to pass, to put it in her instructor's words, "they have already done all the work". Neal took off from work a little early and Gigi and Papa Slimick came too and Sophie was so proud to show us what she could do. It was so great to see a sense of accomplishment on her face when she got her new belt. Those Little Ninjas (that's the name of her class) all worked hard and their new belts were well deserved.

Ready Stance - ready to learn
(Mr. Mike will call out the stances and the kids have to get in the correct stance and say what it stands for making sure they always say "Sir" at the end.

Self-defense Stance - common sense before self defense

Guard Stance - never give up

Bow - courtesy and respect


One, two punch


Slip, Slip, Roll


Snap Kick


Side Kick


Her main instructor and gym owner, Mr. Mike.