Another first for the family. My oldest getting ready for karate. He was so excited, he couldn’t eat his dinner.
The first class went well and he can’t wait for Saturday to go again. As a parent, I am looking forward to the benefits as well particularly, self-discipline and confidence.
They also say the “Karate Kids Oath” at the beginning of the class. Hope it REALLY sinks in! 
“Each day I will live by honoring my parents and instructors, practicing to the best of my abilities and by having courtesy and respect for everyone I meet.”
I love the level of excitement kids typically have when they are either starting something new or really love what they are doing. Hopefully he really enjoyed it!
Totally. He took a karate class when he was 5 and has always wanted to get back into it. He has a couple of books he’s read over and over again and was so ready for this.
YAY he looks great in his uniform! I hope he continues to love it! I started Isaac (now 11) off in TaeKwonDo when he was 4.5 and he’s a 2nd Deg. Black belt now. The fact that he can break a board without hardly trying isn’t the impressive part, it the fact that he is very disciplined and attentive that I love about the martial arts program.
That’s totally why I am into martial arts and after 2 classes have seen a difference. Malcolm is such a bright and intelligent boy, but has trouble in school because he doesn’t quite conform to the way things are done in school.
On the form for karate, they asked what type of student he was. Options were “Above Average”, “Average”, “Needs Help”. I mentioned it to Malcolm’s teacher and he said that Malcolm is above average and needs help…both at the same time. I’m hoping this will help bring out that brilliant guy inside.