Amber Karate

Amber started taking karate over the summer of 2001 and loves it. When the pediatrician told use she would probably be over 6 feet tall, we decided to get her involved in activities at an early age to help with coordination. She took dance for a year or so and has taken gymnastics since she was 3 years old. Over the summer of 2001, we decided to take her out of gymnastics and put her in karate. She really enjoys the karate and goes to class 4 or 5 times a week. Her favorite part is the sparring.

I don't have any good pictures of her, but will post some soon.

Amber and Caleb after his Black Belt testing

Amber with some of her karate gear at Christmas in 2001

Amber received a terrible sprain in karate. They were running up a wall of mats and then jumping backward to perform kicks. She landed wrong and this is the result.

Caleb testing for his black belt - Caleb is 9 years old and has been taking karate since he could walk. His father is the instructor and conducted the testing. This phase of the testing lasted non-stop for over 4 hours.

Amber watches the action

Caleb had to take on 3 fighters during testing

Weapons fighting