Cameron tested for his 1st Dan Black Belt on Friday. This will probably be his last testing for a while as more training, hours and new weapon skills are required for each additional dan.
After the testing, they had a traditional candle ceremony for the new 1st dan and probationary black belts. It was really neat. Each person lit a different color candle and read a little passage about the color.
After the candle ceremony, Master Lee prepared another ceremony where Master and student share Sake (apple juice for the little ones) and the student takes an oath of respect and dedication.
Master Lee pouring Sake (apple juice) for Cameron.
Master Lee drinking the Sake Cameron poured for him.
Cameron giving up his probationary Black Belt.
Master Lee giving Cameron his 1st Dan Black Belt.
His new belt. I find it funny that they embroidered his name as "Cam" instead of Cameron. When I named him, everyone told me that he could go by Cam when he was older. I remember telling them that he would go by Cameron because that's what I named him. I suppose the truth is, kids will go by whatever they want. In this case, it's Cam. 
Cameron and his two role models, Johnny and Johnny. They are both very talented young men. 
Cameron and Master Lee.
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