Martial Arts

 Over the past 10 months Thomas and Grace have been going to Martial Arts twice a week. A boy in our ward who has been taking for a long time is now is teaching it free as a service to the community. The first month there were 40 plus students, it died down to about 18, and once summer hit it got down to 10. You'd never know from the above picture, but both Thomas and Grace love it.

 The parents were invited to come see all they have learned. The kids taught us a few things, and it was a workout. It was so impressive to see them do their thing. Thomas takes it pretty serious.

Here they were doing what they call "forms." They have a routine memorized and do it as a group. Thomas volunteered to do it with another boy while keeping their eyes closed. The goal is to finish at the same place you start even with your eyes closed and he did so well!
I've enjoyed them having this. People always tell me what great character Martial arts builds. I'm a huge fan so far. Since I've taken this pictures they have moved up to yellow belts. Very exciting!