Tae Kwon Do

We recently went to Portland for a Tae Kwon Do tournament that Kaeleb was participating in.  He competed in two events, poomse (routine) and sparring.  He didn't place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd for poomse but was awarded with a participation medal (which I think he liked better).  He did get 3rd place in sparring, and he was extremely happy.  We are very proud of his accomplishments in TKD.

He has been doing TKD for 2 years now, and is currently working towards his low blue belt.  He really enjoys it and would love to get his black belt!!!  At belt testing in August 2010 he broke his first board!!!  I had told him that if he broke it I would cry (and I did).  Not that I didn't think he could actually brake it.  I just thought he's only 5 and that is a piece of wood.  I guess I didn't think he was that strong, but boy was I wrong.  He tried the first time and it didn't break, but he moved his stance around and then tried again and SNAP!!!  My hands immediately went to my mouth and tears came to my eyes.  It was great.

We are very proud of him and hope he keeps up the good work!!!  We love you Kaeleb.