July 30, 2008 - Laura tests for Yellow Belt in Kajukenbo

July 30, 2008 - Laura tests for Yellow Belt in Kajukenbo

Laura has been going to Bunda's Kajukenbo dojo for about 9 months now. This is where one of our best friends, Glenna, learned and currently practices (she is a brown belt, testing soon for her black belt. This night did the practical testing to go from her white belt (the starting belt) to the yellow belt. There were plenty of other people testing, quite a few kids (some white belts) and a number of higher belts. She was one of three, adult white belts testing. Also, me, Glenna, and Jeff were also there as her adoring fan club.

Be sure and check out the videos here and here, as well as the blog post by Laura and the one by Paul.

The dojo with everyone testing lined up in front

Right after I asked Laura "Are you nervous?"

Some kids being tested for thier yellow belts (not the same exact standards used as the adults)

Still nervous?

Glenna. Took this by accident trying to play with the camera settings.... but I still like it.

Most of the other adult white belts, but only two of them were testing this day with Laura

Yes, still nervous, and by this time very hungry

Unfortunately most of the pictures are going to look like this. Very poor light, far distance from subject, and they are in motion. Videos came out better.

Going through some basic punches

And basic kicks

Beginner's kata

Only one who did beginner's kata right the first time, so Laura is standing aside while the other two re-do theirs

Punch-outs and grab arts, with Glenna as her partner.