On Saturday morning, Mark and Cora tested for their deputy black belts and earned them! It has been a very long road with a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Well, not really blood, but sweat and tears, for sure! The test was very long and challenging. They had to perform each previous belts form, then within 2 minutes all the ho sin sols (defense moves against an attacker). Then for the first time, Mark had to break a brick with his hand, then using four different types of kicks, break boards that were held up around him in a circle. Cora had to break two thick boards and do the same kicks as Mark. It ended with sparring a black belt. It was quite a sight! Mark and I are especially happy for Cora. She wanted this so bad, but at times we wondered if it was just too much. I know I couldn't have done all this at age 8 and seriously not now either! But, she has a great memory, loves the physical aspect and the fact that she does this with her dad, kept her going. She was on fire out there! Mark overcame a lot of physical challenges and has been put back on a healthy track. He also, loves that he has been able to dedicate consistent time with Cora. They needed it! So, the belt ceremony will be Monday night. There they will have to read in front of the entire Do Jang and visitors from some essays they completed. They will then be officially a part of the Black Belt Club!
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