a "first" I wasn't prepared for

Dennis started learning sparring tonight in Taekwondo. His set of protective pads came in and he happily wore them for his class. He learned fighting stances and sparring combos. His teacher gave him his own Bo Staff (actually, he phrased it "this is for your Mom and Dad, and if you are good, they will let you use it"). Dennis loved every bit of it. He was especially intrigued with a piece of equipment that he's never seen or heard of before tonight. He now has his first cup and jock strap. I was woefully unprepared for this. I'm not sure I'd ever seen one either. Luckily, David taught him how to wear it. He's had it on for two hours and keeps asking us to punch him in the crotch. The rest of his gear he's been trying on and taking off throughout the evening, but he loves his jock strap. Boys!