Eric and I both grew up doing Karate so naturally it's something we want our kids to learn!
Karate classes around here would've cost us a FORTUNE for our FOUR boys so we got a little creative (and set ourselves up for a TON of fun)...
Since Eric is a triple black belt in a few forms of Karate, is a licensed instructor, and has taught for many years, we decided to start our own neighborhood Karate class!
We charged just enough to cover cost of equipment and uniforms and the boys LOVED it!!!
28 students all under the age of 10 years old!
Our boys made fast friends in the class, learned self control, increased their indominable spirit, sharpened their integrity, and grew in courage and kindness. (The Tenants of Tae Kwon Do)
Push-ups, sit-ups, running in place, etc. were also part of the curriculum!
Usually neighborhood kids would hitch a ride with us but sometimes a teenage neighbor sister would drive the boys in the cool golf cart!
The two classes (4-6 yr olds & 8-11yr olds) worked really hard but BOY did they love wrestling and playing around with SaBoNim (Eric) after class!!!! They got the best of both worlds.
They even got to begin sparring for fun (another FAVORITE part!!)
Our goals for the summer were met: having our boys learn a sport we love (Karate), helping our boys connect and make friends better with kids in the neighborhood, saving $, and having FUN!!
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