Master Josh Burgess

Last Saturday, Sept. 22nd, Josh had to "mid-term".

It was held prior to the beginning of a tournament in Rupert. I was excited that it was close to home so we could go watch him. I LOVE watching him in the art of Taekwondo.

The rank of Master has several different forms that have to be demonstrated in front of a judging panel of other Taekwondo Masters.

I was so impressed with the students who showed such respect to their instructor to come to the tournament early to watch Josh and show their encouragement.

Those who would be competing later in the tournament or not.

Pretty darn neat.

So, I tried using my camera to video Josh doing part of one of his forms and his board breaks.

Have you ever been videoing and can't tell if the camera is taping or not?

Yep, have a couple of minutes of the floor, walls....

But trust me, the board breaks were 

AWESOME!!!

Congrats Bud, I love you.

You are a great example of a real gentleman, friend and an amazing instructor.

Hanging Out In Seattle

After Josh had received his "Master's" title at the tournament Kirk, Kira, Sergio and Miss H and I took a drive back into Seattle to see some of the sights we had missed the day before.

Like the Space Needle....funny it was only about 4 blocks from where we had been the day before,  yet we never looked for it.

A gentleman made a flower bracelet for Kira...Miss H LOVED it ...and was used for much entertainment for the next week. (Thank you Mr. Balloon Man)

We parked the car and road the Monorail to the mall.

Grandpa had so much fun "showing" everything to Miss H.

and let's not forget the view

It was really strange, but Miss C really didn't want much to do with me on this trip

 (couldn't be that she had her momma to love on her and daddy close by)

so she stayed at the tournament with her parents, Derek and  that went with us to Seattle.

I wish this video was turned the correct direction... but this little guy was so entertaining.

Life is good...and I must still be simply entertained...

Master Josh Burgess

 Today was AWESOME!!!

and I am so glad I was there.

After ALL the intro to the start of the HTF National Tournament were done and with all those that would compete and observe, Josh was called to stand before the HTF Masters.

There  he recited the oath of a Master

( I wish I had the words)

Josh was welcomed into an elite group of men and women,

as a

Master of Taekwondo

and a place at the tale of HTF Masters.

It was a dream being completed, years of work, dedication and desire

led to this day.

Joining Josh in a photo are

 8th degree black belt,  Grand Master Jack Pierce

&

7th degree black belt, Senior Master Jay Hartwell.

and

the most special

Miss C with her daddy.

Josh, Congrats! You are amazing!