Taekwondo Testing Saturday

Today was taekwondo testing for Son #1 and me.  We are both first level green belts.  Testing consists of three skill tests: a) form, b) contact skill, and c) sparring.  As you all know, I have been under the weather this week.  I actually woke up feeling GREAT this morning.  For the first day this week, I was able to swallow food without feeling stabbing pain in my throat.  I was super excited, because this meant I could test for my new belt. 

I arrived at school early to warm up.  (Hubby brought Son #1 and Son #2 later, as Son #1's testing was after mine).  Miranda Grace and I practiced our form.  The green belt form is called the plant form.  Then the Master called us all to the floor.  (Hubby arrived around this time with the boys).  We warmed up:

(Yes, thank you to the Hubsters for taking all the great photos, even some that I didn't want him to take!)

Miranda Grace and I are ready to test!  (We did not realize that we were first up, but this was seconds before we were called to do our form):

I did well with my form.  I only was nervous when I had to turn my back to the judges.  That always makes me nervous for some reason.  And for some reason there are no photos of the form, but take it from me it was good!

Then we did our contact skill.  First level green belts have two contact skills: hammer fist and knifehand strike.  We were allowed to choose.  I chose hammer fist because it's the most fun!

Then sparring:
(No comments on the sparring gear!  No one looks pretty wearing this stuff!)

Then we watched the higher ranks spar.  They also broke boards.  Afterwards, we lined up and bowed out:

After I finished testing, Son # 1 had his turn.  He did really well!!!  Here are photos from Son #1's testing day:

Son #1 doing his form

Setting up for his knife hand contact skill

Sparring

Exhausted.

Now we just have to make sure we receive no phone call over the weekend, and if not we're cleared for the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night when we'll become second level green belts.