Why this is more fun for me than it is for them:
1) My dad is a 5th degree black belt. He used to teach Karate out of our home when I was a kid, and I remember that my little bro and I were often his guinea pigs/targets during demonstrations. Remember this picture with his stuff hanging on the walls? (My mom was a good sport.)
2) I find great pleasure in seeing them tied up in their miniature gi (pronounced gee) with those little white belts. They already have great ambitions toward...well, any other color belt.
3) Their concentration and attention! It is fascinating to see their respect and admiration for their sensei (which is Japanese for teacher--are you loving this karate lesson or what?). There are only 5 kids in the class and you could hear a pin drop in there. (Well, with the exception of the occasional "hi-yah!" and such)
4)They always remember to turn and bow to the Dojo (practice gym) after practice.
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I love Preston's face in the 2nd one. I hear that karate is really good for learning lots of things--respect, self-control, confidence, etc. . . So that means I need my kids to take it. Let me know how it works for yours!
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