[caption id="attachment_1920" align="alignnone" width="300"] Triumphant at the end.[/caption] We just finished up a great level 2 test at Krav Maga Raleigh this afternoon. Alexis, George, Lindsey, Mickey, and Ray all gave terrific performances, showing good technique, incredibly intensity, and tons of heart. We are very excited to welcome them into level 2, where they will continue to excel. [caption id="attachment_1919" align="alignnone" width="300"] The test was so hard it turned Alexis' hair black[/caption] Thanks to Scotty for running a great test, and to everyone else who showed up to cheer, encourage, and attack. Special mention to Jessica for jumping on the mat in her sun dress and applying some vicious headlocks. Quintin was also on hand to push the testers to their limits. [caption id="attachment_1918" align="alignnone" width="225"] Quintin is always ready to train, even under his church clothes.[/caption] We even had a Lawson sighting! Many of the newer students won't know this, but the Lawson is a mythical creature from the dawn of Krav Maga Raleigh, renowned and feared the world over for hammer-like punches and thunderous kicks. Sightings of the Lawson used to be common, but have become increasingly rare, with many fearing he had been driven to extinction. However this sighting today confirms that the Lawson is still alive and thriving!