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Post by tridlette on Jun 4, 2005 22:02:01 GMT -5
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Post by george2 on Jun 4, 2005 22:50:59 GMT -5
Congratulations to you and all three of your boys. Karate at their level means not having to fight at all. They could block everything someone tried to do to them. Joint manipulation can take the place of strikes also.
Great Job!!!!!
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Post by finnmom on Jun 5, 2005 2:08:25 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]  ;)CONGRATULATION´S TO TRID AND BOY´S [/glow] That´s really great!!!! |
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Post by Linda on Jun 5, 2005 8:05:00 GMT -5
Wow trid...that is great ..Give me your views on why this is good for them.
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Post by tridlette on Jun 5, 2005 16:25:49 GMT -5
..Give me your views on why this is good for them. Oh... Linda... where to start? For the ADHD kids, it was the greatest experience to see them succeed yesterday. Their class yesterday consisted of 17 students. 15 walked out with the new black belt... the two that didn't... Elena was diagnosed with leukemia and is the hospital undergoing treatment... and Eddie missed the test because he was the bone marrow donor! Of the 15, 3 have ADHD, 1 is autistic, and another just was released from the hospital following a bout with viral meningitis. And the really inspiring student... a 10 yr. old boy who lost his mom is December. He dedicated the day to his Mother! The boys definitely learned a lot about the ups and downs of life. But they shared the experience with other kids who have all formed a tremendous bond! For my kids specifically... Shaun... he isn't the most physically fit guy in town... but he gets a good work out twice a week. He has self confidence to do things that most boys would rather die than be caught doing! (like cart wheels) Patrick... was painfully shy before we started this. Now he actually is LOUD and a LEADER! He also is the most talented in the class. He shows more natural ability than the other 15 that he tested with. He walks taller, and speaks up for himself. He will teach the class when asked. He spent several hours over the last few months encouraging Shaun, showing him how to fine tune his technique. Michael... we started karate at the urging of his doctor when he was diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor didn't want to rush into meds. He wanted to try teaching some self control and focus ability to Michael. He helped me research the schools in the area, and we chose a karate school that advertised "non-violent, conflict resolution" and "building self-esteem". It was worth the effort to do the research. The owner of the school insisted on spending a little time with Michael to find the right instructor match for him. He chose a man who has an autistic son. He had the perfect temperment and discipline techniques to motivate without intimidation or raising his voice. Michael was hooked easily! He blew it once in class, and was asked to stand at attention for 5 minutes. When he started to lose control, Mr. B took him apart from the class, and re-directed Michael into his "stand at attention" mode. He didn't get additional punishment, but he didn't get out of the original penalty either. When we tranferred to a new town, and a new school... I blew it on the choice. That school taught fighting. The kids, especially Patrick, didn't like the place, and started to refuse to take class. I then went looking again, and started conducting interviews. When I found the current school, I again got the idea that self control and non-violence was what I was looking for and their specialty. It is a small school, and the kids formed a real friendship... team approach... to their training. One student was pushy, obnoxious and condescending to the others... he got suspended from the school. The school has a winning attitude. The instuctor spends a lot of time getting to know the kids as individuals. He holds a 5 minute "life lesson" every class. It isn't all about the physical abiility to defend themselves. It is about believing in yourself as a positive part of society. You have a voice, and the power to use it comes from within. When they accepted their belt yesterday, the boys were told that they ARE the black belt, that no one taught them to be a black belt. It is a characteristic of their personality... they are GOOD people. They took the opportunities given them, and made them work for themselves. It was their motivation, dedication, and personal quest. They set their goals high, and they believed in themselves. Yeah... I know... I talk alot! But this is a goal we set in 1998... it has taken a lot of hours, and miles, and tears, and triumphs to get here! And we now have set a goal to earn the 2nd degree! |
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Post by Linda on Jun 5, 2005 17:52:32 GMT -5
Thanks trid...I am sooo impressed  |
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