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Enter the Dragon!

The Young Master just post-introductory lesson in Tae Kwon Do.  A genuine smile instead of over the top clowning for the camera.


The Young Master, who has recently expressed an interest in the martial arts, tried out an introductory lesson of Tae Kwon Do this (Saturday) morning to see if it is a good fit for him.  He deals with a number of sensory and cognitive challenges, so we were not sure how things might go, but it seems Paul took right to it.  Besides giving him something to do that he enjoys, it will provide goals, focus, self-discipline, self-respect, and help with self-control things he has already grasped better after working with a Tae Kwon Do instructor one time.  A good good fit it seems, and I am so pleased for our son that I can hardly speak.  Wow!

-- Stokes

Comments

Matt said…

Congratulations young Paul!


I am sure he will achieve great things; sometimes parenting does bring a (joyful) tear to the eye.


Peter Douglas said…
Great stuff Stokes! It’s always good when things like this arise.
marinergrim said…
Good for him. Good for you.
Millsy said…
Hi Stokes,

My son is a 2nd dan black belt and an assistant instructor in Tae Kwon Do. He took it up very young, when he was struggling with a number of personal challenges including epilepsy.

The positive impact the sport itself and that of his master and other teachers cannot be measured. The self-discipline, respect for self and others and the physical benefits to list just a few of the positives were all evident almost from day one. I am tremendously proud of him and all he has achieved.

I sincerely hope that your son experiences the same sort of outcome!

Cheers,
Millsy
Sounds promising!
warpaintjj said…
Hi Stokes,
my three daughters all have a grounding Judo & self defense from the same guy who taught me over 30 years ago! Such sports teach our children discipline, to respect & have self respect, greater confidence, enhanced fitness, co-ordination & strength. Lastly the valuable lesson of learning to win & lose with "Good Grace" - a rare commodity these days (although vital for we wargamers!).
Well done to all of you, I hope he enjoys himself & you enjoy watching your son develop.
Best wishes,
Jeremy
Bloggerator said…
Good show that boy!!!

Young Samuel, as you know, does Karate (as did his sister who has since moved on more firmly to the green fields of ballet and football); it is a positive benefit as for all the reasons your correspondents acknowledge.

Good news Stokes my dear man,

Greg

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