Time to Alter the Pants

Melissa passed her fourth degree test in Southlake last night! So for those keeping track, Meli now outranks me 4th degree to 1st degree.

We went to Mr. Goodman's school in Southlake to test with Master Sustaire judging. Mel had some accommodations for being pregnant, but still had to go out there and do everything she knew as a 3rd degree, including sparring. Thankfully, she was given Ms. Nero as a sparring partner who understood.

She popped all three boards on the first try. I was out on the floor holding boards and got to hold her front kick board.

So now it's time to take that black ribbon we bought in February and sew it on to her dobok pants. 4th degree black belts wear a black stripe down their pants to signify their rank. Meli says she is going to enter every room she goes into at worlds sideways so everyone can see.