Junior Black Belt Ceremony

Zaky got a provisional pass for his Junior Black Belt (JBB) last grading test. The tester wasnt too sure about his pattern and needed him to take a final grading test (2 weeks later) to make sure that he really knows his stuff. Nevertheless, he was sort of deemed as a JBB and was invited to the belt awarding ceremony.

JBB came with a different set of uniform with red and black strips collar. It also comes with an expensive $150 price tag. Zzzzzz... we just bought him a new set of uniform 6 months back for $80 bcos the old set (since he was 5 yo) was too small. He was tugging at his mini uniform every lesson and had difficulty moving when with his sparring guards underneath the already very tight uniform. Yes, he had been on TKD for 3 years already! I didnt realise it too until I read back on my posts. He has indeed grown a lot in that 3 years.

We had been hestitant to buy him the new uniform bcos we werent sure if he wanted to continue after the JBB. He has different levels of pom to attain after that but each pom level takes 1 to 2 years to achieve. We get a different answer each time we asked him and had been putting off with the uniform purchase. Last week was the last chance. The Master informed that he could wear his JBB uniform to the award ceremony if he has one. Otherwise, his old uniform will do. However, he needed the JBB uniform for the grading test that was coming up in 2 weeks' time. The center could try to loan him but there is no guarantee of securing a set. If so, the only option is to buy one. Huh? Why like that?

Anyway, Master spoke to him during class and told him that he would be learning self defence in the JBB classes. That got him very excited and he is now sure to want to continue. Huh? I told him the same thing a few weeks back and he still wasnt sure leh. Apparently the Master's words weigh more.

So, tadah! His new uniform, fresh from the oven for the ceremony. Adidas leh. Got his name somemore.

It was a tad too big. Afterall, he needed to wear it for a long time. The center has nicely stitched the sleeves and pants for him to suit him.

He happily posed for me.

Then joined the Q for the ceremony.

The parents were invited to witness the ceremony. This is the 1st time that I been into examination the hall.

There were like 50 kids waiting for their JBB. I think JBB must be quite easy to attain. Lol.

They waited patiently for their name to be called. Finally, it was Zaky's turn.

Proud mummy's moment.

The boy was mega proud of himself too.

The ceremony ended with a group picture.

Then the kids exited the hall, shaking the Masters' hand. So funny, just like a wedding dinner. Lol.

I shared the picture with the family chat and instead of focusing on Zaky's JBB, they were all hawking on his big goodie bag. Hello people, focus, focus.

But actually, so was I. Muahahaha. I just had to take a picture of his big goodie bag.

Zaky had lesson in the same afternoon and proudly wore his new JBB uniform and belt to class. I am sure the new uniform gave him extra oomph bcos he was doing his pattern so well during class. Hahaha.

Mummy Lim