Belt Testing

BDB held a belt testing on Sunday, July 11 at their gym in Calgary. Chad Roberts and I went up on Sunday morning (fueled by cafeine and pre-test jitters) and watched the students testing for their blue belts. That brought up some wonderful memories, but didn't really calm me down much.

Chad was there to give me support and to be one of the nine fighters that were present to burn down the three of us going for our purples. They did their jobs well!

After the test, Brian gave us all a detailed and helpful critique on what we did well, and what we didn't do so well. Following that, it was tasty vittles with our ever-increasing circle of friends in Calgary, and a long trip home.

The test was a great reminder of just how much knowledge, effort and heart goes into every belt in this organization. A belt under Brian Bird is no small thing. Thank you for passing this knowledge onto us.

Congratulations to everyone who tested! And thanks to all those who helped.