Everyone Wants Good Kids, But We Have to Work at It.
The Martial Arts claim to teach discipline, focus, responsibility, self-control, a non-quitting spirit, respect, and courtesy. These life skills are definitely more important than punching and kicking. However, they take time, patience, and consistency to achieve. As your child’s instructor, it is my mission to make these life attributes stand out and be strong characteristics of your children. I NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Parents should encourage the teachings and principles that we advocate in our do-jang at home. All children at one time or another will be discouraged with learning and training; they may feel bored, they will make excuses, they will give the parents a hard time about coming to class. As a parent and an adult, you know the value of our program. I cannot instill discipline and all the other attributes in your child if they are not here.
My philosophy in today’s society may seem to be “old school” but respect for parents, achieving goals through hard work, taking responsibility, getting up when knocked down, persevering through difficult times, is Life. Tae Kwon Do is a positive vehicle to give one the tenets they need to succeed.
I tell the children several things in class:
| 1.) | Your parents are your boss. Respect and Honor your parents. Your parents are not wrong. The children are not the boss, the parents are. |
| 2.) | Respect teachers. All teachers. Don’t make excuses that you have bad grades, poor performance because of the teacher. Work harder, and keep quiet. |
| 3.) | Respect Yourself. Do not do anything that will hurt or abuse or humiliate yourself or your family. |
| 4.) | Never Abuse the use of your Tae Kwon Do skills by hurting another person without cause and never disrespect our school by boisterous and improper behavior. |
I thank you all for your support.