Twas the night before school starts...

And all through the house,

The black belts were practicing with nary a grouse

The stockings were discarded as they practiced feet bare,

In hopes that soon new belts they would wear.

Kicking and punching, requirements working the core

Til they didn't think they could take  anymore

Pal chang, chil chang, and on to six more

Double practice on Hapkido one, two, three, four

Time for bed, it's late, turn out the light!

Practice well black belt family, and to all a good night.