All Black Junior Belt

Zaky took his 2nd pom TKD grading test in August. With that, he also decided to take a long break regardless of the grading result. Right after the test, his Master did share that he did well and thought that he would pass but unable to guarantee until the official results are out. We were told that the results would be out in 2 months' time.

October came and gone and I didn't hear from the school. I didn't think much about it and one fine day, I got a text from the school congratulating me on my child's promotion and inviting me to witness his belt changing ceremony. So yay, he passes his 2nd pom!

The ceremony was on Sunday early morning. It had been a long while since Zaky dons his TKD uniform. We teased and asked if he can still fit into his uniform. Hohoho.

He fit into them alright.

Soon after arrival, he was ushered into the center.

The kids were nicely seated when the parents were invited into the center.

Master Kim had to start with a speech. I thought I heard variations of it given attended so many of these ceremonies over the years.

They started for the 1st pom 1st and obviously Zaky got bored after a while, fidgeting and disturbing his Master, asking when it would be his turn.

Fortunately it wasn't a ceremony for hundreds or I cannot imagine what kind of mischief Zaky would get into.

He was finally asked to standby and was still monkeying in front of the mirror. Zzz. Isn't part of TKD is about self control and discipline? Bo leh.

Heng ah, finally his turn before he create more mischief.

He is still a junior black belt (JBB) but his belt is now entirely black.

The ceremony ended soon after the full black belts were given out but not before Master Kim made another of his speech about self constraint for JBB and not put what they learnt into trouble. He was illustrating and conveniently got Zaky, who was in the front row to help with his illustration. At one point, he turned to Zaky and asked, "if anyone ask what is your school?" and he was looking for "Ildo TKD" but Zaky instead replied "WGPS" that led to plenty of laughter from the parents. Master Kim tried a 2nd time and Zaky still replied "WGPS". Hohoho. So funny. At least he got it right when Master Kim asked who would he say his teacher is. Lol.

Finally, the boy has a full black belt.

He proudly posed for me.

We were told that on his belt, one end reflected the school's name and obviously not WGPS.

The other end shows his name in Korean.

He was also given this board with a nice message. He got one too when he passed his 1st pom, which he soon broke into half accidentally. Hahaha.

Last but not least, the 2nd pom certificate.

Will he continue with his TKD in the future? We are not sure...

Mummy Lim