Movin' up a belt

A couple weeks ago Jason tested for a new belt in karate.  He is really starting to make some good progress.  Even I can see his improvement and the only training I have is the years I've spent watching him in class.  So, now for some pictures:  These first two are during the forms part of the test.  He knows quite a few forms now and he has to remember all the ones he's learned before as well as a new one ever time he tests for a new belt.  This picture is from the self defense part of the test. As he's testing there is a black belt that is assigned to watch him and give him feedback/decide if he's ready to move up a belt.  This is the first test where Master Royal West himself was Jason's evaluator.  I could tell Jason was a little extra nervous having Master West as his tester, but he did great.  I can't remember for sure, but I think he's a 7th degree black belt... He passed and this is Mr. Kelly, the head of Jason's studio giving him his new belt.  Only two more tests until he will be testing for his black belt.  I can't believe it!  Great job!