Bear Stripe!

Today Alex received his Bear Stripe in karate class for perfectly completing Basic Form #2. I was wrong when I said this next "promotion" would be a new belt. I don't recall seeing this blue stripe on the other kids but today four of them got it! He first practiced in a group of three but later they each "tested" individually. Alex getting his 4th stripe. Showing off a row of stripes. Showing me his "karate face". I guess I need to figure out how the stripe/belt system works because I have no idea what's next!