The Power of Training: Confidence, obediance, respectfulness and strength

Those who follow me know my eldest daughter (Hazel), seen here devastating the air with a unimaginably powerful front kick, is well on the road to becoming the next Bruce Lee.

Ok, maybe not... but she is having fun, learning a skill, gaining self-confidence and growing in obediance so I am VERY proud and happy for her.

She is always excited to attend, and she gleefully asks daily, "is today karate?!", so she clearly loves it, but the best part though is what I see her learning, and how I see her growing because of these classes. I see her gaining strength, she can do push-ups and sit-ups now. She listens to Angela and I better than before, and even says "sir" when we ask her to do something. She is making friends and learning social cues all while burning off energy with excercise.

But perhaps my favourite part is this, they recite this adorable mantra before and after class. It's the cutest...

ATA Lil' Tiger Mantra:

"Sir! I promise to be a good person. Have knowledge in the mind. Honesty in the heart. Strength in the body! And to make good friends."

That always makes me smile. If only we all lived by such high and virtuous values.

Thanks for listening, I hope you have an excellent day. God bless you and yours.