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A Parents Story

As a parent of four boys I felt that I had to give you some deserving feed back on the affects of attending your Tae Kwon-Do classes has had on my 12 and 13 year olds Jamie and Danny.


As you know they went to a Tae Kwon-Do club in the area we lived before and some time after joining we noticed how well they were doing in school !!... When we moved here we found another Tae Kwon-Do club but for them and for me as a parent it was apparent that this club was not up to the level we expected and the boys had a 3 and 1/2 year break.


My 13 year old Jamie attended a demonstration you gave at his school and wanted to give it another go along with his brother Danny 12.


From the very beginnning it was clear to see that your level of teaching Tae Kwon-Do was by far more interesting, more fun, more informative and above all better structured than any club that I have seen before.


Now I have to mention the boys school work. I am now convinced that this is not a coincidence. Since attending your Tae Kwon-Do classes both boys school work has definately taken an upward turn where they are both achieving excellent results in exams. Reports from their teachers confirm this, as on recent parents meetings we were over the moon to hear of how well they behave in school how much more confidence they have in class, their politeness and helpfullness was noticed too and their fitness levels have increased ten fold, I could go on and on. Once again, I can only assume that this is due to the discipline Tae Kwon-Do installs.


If any parents have any doubts to the affectiveness and positivity that your Tae Kwon-Do classes can have on their child I would be pleased to talk to them. All they have to do is give it a go, sit back and watch!!!


Once again I would highly reccommend your club to any parent for their children no matter what their level of experience is. There is nothing to loose but a great deal to gain.
Thanks again, the boys really enjoy your teaching and I am sure you will go from strength to strength.


Ed Wooder


Jack's Story

My name is Jack and I am eight years old. The reason I started Taekwon-Do was because I was being bullied at school. I had always enjoyed school but when I was being bullied I couldn’t stand going. I was very quiet when I came home because it was on my mind all the time. I didn’t want to tell anybody because I hoped it might stop but it got worse so I did tell my Dad. That weekend I had a football tournament and that’s when my Dad met Mr. Bartlette, he teaches Taekwon-Do and said he could help me. I have been going to Taekwon-Do ever since with my brother and my Dad and it makes me feel really good; I am now a yellow belt. Last week the same bully picked on me again. I have been trained to say that I don’t want any trouble but he still tried to hit me. I blocked his fist and then grabbed his arm and left him on the floor. I felt brilliant and not scared, I don't think he will pick on me anymore.

Jack trying a side kick Jack trying a turning kick

 

Laura's Story

Hello. My name is Laura. I have been doing Taekwon-Do for about 2 years. Last year I was bullied for about 6 months. You might wonder why I did not use my knowledge. It was simply because the girls that were bullying me took all of my confidence. One day I had had enough, and when a girl told me that she was going to give me a beating. I wasn’t going to take it anymore. So when this girl tried to punch me, I blocked her punch and then put her in an arm lock.

A couple of day’s later, the same girl had not learnt her lesson, and kicked me. I then punched her in the face using a backfist, and she fell to the ground and I continued to punch her.
I am pleased to say that the girl hasn’t touched me since. The girls that originally bullied me are also leaving me alone.

Not sure whether Taekwon-do is for you? Give it a go. It changed my life.

Laura demonstrating a turning kick.

 

 

 
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