We started Tae Kwon Do to help our 8 year old daughter gain some confidence, focus, and an understanding of commitments and dedication.
Her first lesson was difficult. It was so much different than what she was used to: a lot of hard work, loud noises, and a fast pace. She ran off the mat crying, it didn’t seem like a good fit. But the masters and other students encouraged to go back and finish the class. She agreed to finish her trial and a few months later she is a different kid. She’s loud, she’s confident, she’s fast, she’s committed to the practice. She truly enjoys going to her lessons and dedicates time everyday to practicing what she learns.
Every lesson I have been to the masters talk about how what they learn there isn’t just for class, but for everywhere (especially at home) and I really do see their three rules bleeding into everything she does: respect, confidence, and always doing your best.
The confidence and commitment has bled into other activities and into school. Her teachers noted the change in how she holds herself. I see how much more willing she is try new things and how much less affected she is by loud or unexpected things in her surroundings. The new sense of commitment led her to working on her first art piece for a national competition. We went from needing to remind her constantly to working on it, to finding her already working on her drawing. We had less lost items and she’s been maintaining a clean space in her room (a true miracle).
We’re very grateful for the environment and support she has received, and look forward to seeing how much more she grows. ~ Google Review / West Union
Her first lesson was difficult. It was so much different than what she was used to: a lot of hard work, loud noises, and a fast pace. She ran off the mat crying, it didn’t seem like a good fit. But the masters and other students encouraged to go back and finish the class. She agreed to finish her trial and a few months later she is a different kid. She’s loud, she’s confident, she’s fast, she’s committed to the practice. She truly enjoys going to her lessons and dedicates time everyday to practicing what she learns.
Every lesson I have been to the masters talk about how what they learn there isn’t just for class, but for everywhere (especially at home) and I really do see their three rules bleeding into everything she does: respect, confidence, and always doing your best.
The confidence and commitment has bled into other activities and into school. Her teachers noted the change in how she holds herself. I see how much more willing she is try new things and how much less affected she is by loud or unexpected things in her surroundings. The new sense of commitment led her to working on her first art piece for a national competition. We went from needing to remind her constantly to working on it, to finding her already working on her drawing. We had less lost items and she’s been maintaining a clean space in her room (a true miracle).
We’re very grateful for the environment and support she has received, and look forward to seeing how much more she grows. ~ Google Review / West Union
