Two of my students, Eleanne Solorzano and Steve Shackford, took and passed their Green Belt Exams at Thursday night's karate class. Sue had wanted to practice photographing action scenes, so she brought her camera and grabbed some nice shots, despite the poor lighting conditions.

Yondan Tim House, Sandan James Nancarrow, Nidan Rick Downs, 2nd Brown Brian Serven, Orange Belt Steve Shackford, and Orange Belt Eleanne Solorzano.

Eleanne showing how it's done!

Steve working it out!

Steve throwing the power.

Steve facing off with Eleanne.

Eleanne taking care of business!

Working with Steve on one of the combinations.

Eleanne taking someone out at the kneecap...

Brian showing his form on the opening of the Pinan Yondan form.

Nidan Rick Downs working through his forms.

Sandan James Nancarrow showing everyone just how fast a big guy can move laterally.

Yondan Tim House working through Rose Crane.

Yondan Tim House working through Rose Crane.

Yondan Tim House working through Rose Crane.

Yondan Tim House working through Rose Crane.

Eleanne and Steve going from The Orange Crush into The Green Machine!

Master Rose congratulating Eleanne.

Master Rose congratulating Steve.