This weekend our dojo: Cumming Martial Arts, had its annual First Promotion ceremony at a local high school. This ceremony is special because it’s the only time during the year that the entire school is together with all students in one place at one time.

This year was was very special to our little family because this is the first time that all three of us gals: me, Lyla and Mia participated in in the festivities.

Lyla received an award for best sword competitor, and I received an award for outstanding adult in 2019. Lyla also received an award for academic achievement. We are so glad to be part of a martial arts school that values achievements outside of the dojo.

I was also so honored to become a new Mamasan alongside these two amazing ladies, which is an honor given to dojo moms who make a big impact at the school.

After the awards, it was time for demonstrations!

The obstacle course is always so cute to watch, as the Tiny Tigers race to win a trophy. Mia came in second place in her division and we are so proud!

The competition team, Team Tsunami, performed a team demo to round our the student demonstrations. Lyla and I had the opportunity to perform part of the sword kata together, which was such a great experience! We are looking forward to doing much more of this in the future!

As coaches, we were very proud of these students because we only had one or two classes to prepare for it and we felt that they held their own very well. Onwards and upwards! Here’s to an amazing 2020!