Tiny Dragons

Jade had fun doing her Tiny Dragons class this summer. It was a month long program where she went twice a week to build confidence, listening, martial art and tumbling skills.  I signed her up for it through our community education program with UVU.  She absolutely loved it and did so well with all they asked of her.  She listened very well to her teachers--way better than she listens at home!  Every day she asks me if she can go back!

She got very good at bowing before entering the mat.  Loved seeing these little kids so trained!

They always warmed up by running a few laps...

and stretching...

Jade really loved the obstacle courses.

And she needed some help with doing somersaults...we are still working on this one at home.  

Once again, poor Kiera had to stand by Mommy because she was too young.  But she really had a great time finding ways to entertain herself--just check out these pictures...

I would love to know what she was thinking just then...

Love the hair!

Jade on the mat with her ID card.

On the last day of her class she was paired up with a partner that really does martial arts.  Jade loved having someone to model and give all of her attention too.

Jade had to jump and hit her partner's hands before she moved them away...she loved this game!

Leg stretches

Arm wrestling...Jade had never done this before (I know I felt like such a bad Mom!) so she really enjoyed it and laughed so hard! Later that week she had to arm wrestle with Daddy and Grandma Wilson.

 I was grateful they taught them a few self defense moves too.

STOP!

However, Jade is such a peacemaker, she would probably laugh just like this if someone came up to her. She thought it was hilarious!

Practicing her high blocks...Ayah!

Love how they got her attention and she did such a great job sitting in position like they told her too--with hands on knees.

Practicing her low leg blocks...