Day 15.159: Shodan

Exile #4 last had a karate test in June 2019. At the time, they tested for their junior black belt with a plan to test for the real thing one year later when they would be 16 and eligible for the adult rank. 

Then came COVID. Today was the long awaited test - and I’m sure they were better prepared than they would have been in 2020 with or without the pandemic. 

Here they are with their fellow testee in action in front of the rather inscrutable panel. 

And here is the whole group after the successful promotions.