What a special ending to a great day for Luis. Breaking boards starts at the purple belt level and each belt above that incorporates a different type of kick that must be mastered in order to pass the test for the next belt. Keep your eye on the board as Nick Nicholson demonstrates how to break a board with your foot. Nick is a member of the demonstration team for Yin's Tae Kwon Do. Jelani Carter referees as Maria Norton and Raymond Shanks spar.
Protective equipment keeps injuries at a minimum.
A trio of students display their kicking style. Left to right are Tim Roy, Timmy Bui and Kowalsky Chavez. Devon Baldwin graciously goes through his routine for the camera.