Brown, Baby, Brown

We are pleased to announce the advancement of Sempai Kade to the rank of brown belt.

Congratulations Kaders!

When a student advances, there is a little ceremony the senseis do.
Sensei Monica puts the belt up to her forehead, and says "I share my knowledge of Karate with you."
Then she passes the belt to Kade and he touches the belt to his forehead.

Then she touches it to her chest and says, "I share my love of Karate with you."
Kade touches the belt to his chest.
Then Sensei Monica ties the new belt on.
Kade bows to all of his instructors: Then he gets a certificate and a big cheesy grin:

This is a picture of Kade and his friend from class who also tested for brown.