Aikido

May 28, 2013 Alex and Nick have earned their yellow belts!

Nick has his partner pinned.

And so does Alex!

Sitting in circle after the testing is over. They love circle time because Sensei Bill always thanks the class for listening and "most importantly, thank you for not breaking the paper wall" which they all shout in unison with him.

They really have enjoyed Aikido! I like it because it is a defensive martial art (so theoretically, as long as no one is starting a fight at home, it shouldn't be used at home, right??). They've been studying it since February, going twice a week. They've really come a long way with it. It has been fun to watch them improve and start to take it more seriously as time goes on. Nick is very diligent and yet playful. Alex often has one hand in his pocket and comes home to create new defensive moves that he practices on his large, stuffed Spider-Man. Poor Spidey! He spends most of his time airborne or with both hands pinned behind his back.

So proud of these boys!