A while back he was awarded a little "most improved" patch for his uniform (we haven't put it on his uniform yet, much to his annoyance). Technically he's not the MOST improved because there are other kids with the same patch, but oh well. He really has improved since he started though, and we're really proud of him. I think the patch applies quite well.
Then yesterday he came out of class with another patch. An exciting one!
I like the dragons. Evidently this is a promotion patch and it means he's making progress towards the next belt!
Isn't this so classic karate--"Here's a patch for you! That'll be $10 mom and dad!!"
We're very proud of him though, and I can't wait until he learns enough to test up to the next belt. It's nice to see him learning something physically challenging and especially we like to see him learning discipline. Now if only it was less complicated to get him to karate after school now that there's the little Sandy. We'll get the logistics figured out though. Eventually!
Go Max!!!
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GO MAX!!!! Pretty fierce! And yes, the Karate money machine = makes you wish there were real sensei folks around who were serious about teaching kids instead of selling badges, dang it. THat was a real shocker when I started you kids in it - and wasn't told about all the money involved in testing, etc. until after the contract was long signed. I was pretty steamed.
Still, if he's learning and growing in self-discipline, the money is secondary.
Congrats to Max!!
Argghhhhh, I hate that about karate places. It's infuriating. Keep your eyes open--there are dojos that DON'T charge a fee every time you breathe. It just takes some time to find them.
good job Max.
Hee! Go Max! What a funny guy.
Aaargh! Patches, hidden costs, more money. Reminds me of scouts......... don't get me started... all I can say is.... get used to sewing on patches.. and patches.. and patches..... after more patches...... and don't bother closing your pocket book. Just dump it all on the floor right now and say good bye. :D
Ha! laughing at "--"Here's a patch for you! That'll be $10 mom and dad!!" Totally true, and I was going to say the same thing about scouts. What a racket. But I suppose it's worth it in the end? Or can be. We keep talking about putting Seb in karate. Beth says it's been the best thing ever for Asher.
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