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| Learning side kicks... |
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| And finally, a roundhouse! |
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| Senpai Louie, the Little Dragon, and Sensei Danny. |
Showing posts with label proud parent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label proud parent. Show all posts
7.01.2015
Wordless Wednesday #137 | Training the Dragon.
The little man enjoyed karate so much that he decided this is going to be a long-time thing and not just a summer activity. Which is good, since I want my son to be completely bully-proof.
So now, our Saturday mornings are spent at K2LC, where the boy (still) trains with Sensei Danny and Senpai Louie.
The kids are now learning the ropes of front kicks, side kicks, and roundhouse kicks. I can't wait to see my little dragon do a proper spinning roundhouse in the future! :)
Karate teaches that the real enemy lies within.
Get interested in the pursuit, not just the possession.
The race, not just the goal.
Effort is everything.
- Chotoku Kyan
4.29.2015
Wordless Wednesday #132 | Oss!
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| Future blackbelter with his Sensei. The boy is now wearing his very own gi! :) |
4.14.2015
Tales from the Dojo | How Martial Arts Can Help My Child.
Last Saturday, my son officially started his martial arts training. I signed him up for a two-month Karatedo Clinic at my friend's learning center, where he will learn basic karate and coordination drills as well as self-defense skills.
The latter is actually the main reason why my husband and I wanted Yue to practice martial arts (aside from the fact that we're a family of mixed martial arts fans). There have been quite a few instances when Yue would get hit by a classmate and he would do nothing but cry and tell the teacher what had happened. Not that I want my son to hit back, I just want him to be able to defend himself properly and be completely bully-proof.
A friend of mine once told me that getting Yue started into martial arts is one of the best gifts I could ever give him. I agree. Because aside from the self-defense aspect, martial arts can help my son (or any kid, for that matter) in so many ways. I've listed some of them below:
1. Encouraging Physical Activity.
Kids can stay on the couch watching TV or playing with tablets, and my son is no exception! Enrolling kids in a physically-demanding activity will encourage them to be more active and eventually give up on the sedentary lifestyle that they have been accustomed to.
2. Promoting Self-discipline.
One of the main principles of all forms of the martial arts is self-discipline. Today’s kids are so pampered and highly accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. However, kids with martial arts backgrounds are continually reminded of how important self-discipline is.
3. Instilling Respect.
Learning any martial arts style will require your child to show his/her instructor unflinching respect. Today’s kid culture doesn’t always include respect for adults and teachers, and even those in authority. But with martial arts, your child will learn to bow to the masters, and to their senpai who came before them. They will also learn to treat other students as they wish to be treated.
4. Increased Self-Esteem.
Confidence comes with achievement, so your child’s self-esteem level will get a boost with every new move he masters and every belt he earns. The sense of accomplishment a child feels by mastering a new technique or graduating to a new belt follows him everywhere he goes.
5. Learning to Focus, Set, and Achieve Goals.
Almost all forms of martial arts are based around an accomplishment system of colored belts that signify the wearer’s degree of skill. When your child strives toward each new belt, he’s learning valuable lessons about focusing on a goal, and setting ways to achieve it.
6. Learning Conflict Resolution.
No, no, no, martial arts does not promote violence! Thinking that martial arts promotes violent behavior is justified if your only experience with the activity comes from the stuff you watch on TV. In fact, many defensive styles teach kids peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and emphasize the importance of avoiding a physical altercation.
7. Improving Socialization Skills.
Kids who usually feel awkward in highly social environments may find it easier to get to know people and make new friends when they’re in a room filled with peers who share a common interest. Aside from that, kids will also learn to treat their dojo classmates and teachers with utmost respect and courtesy.
As the great Bruce Lee would say, "The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge. A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups."
How about you, have you considered getting your child into martial arts?
Yue trains with Sensei Danny at the Kaleidoscope Kids Learning Center.
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| Following Senpai Louie's moves. |
A friend of mine once told me that getting Yue started into martial arts is one of the best gifts I could ever give him. I agree. Because aside from the self-defense aspect, martial arts can help my son (or any kid, for that matter) in so many ways. I've listed some of them below:
1. Encouraging Physical Activity.
Kids can stay on the couch watching TV or playing with tablets, and my son is no exception! Enrolling kids in a physically-demanding activity will encourage them to be more active and eventually give up on the sedentary lifestyle that they have been accustomed to.
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| Stretching with Sensei. |
One of the main principles of all forms of the martial arts is self-discipline. Today’s kids are so pampered and highly accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. However, kids with martial arts backgrounds are continually reminded of how important self-discipline is.
3. Instilling Respect.
Learning any martial arts style will require your child to show his/her instructor unflinching respect. Today’s kid culture doesn’t always include respect for adults and teachers, and even those in authority. But with martial arts, your child will learn to bow to the masters, and to their senpai who came before them. They will also learn to treat other students as they wish to be treated.
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| Learning the stances. |
Confidence comes with achievement, so your child’s self-esteem level will get a boost with every new move he masters and every belt he earns. The sense of accomplishment a child feels by mastering a new technique or graduating to a new belt follows him everywhere he goes.
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| Working it! |
Almost all forms of martial arts are based around an accomplishment system of colored belts that signify the wearer’s degree of skill. When your child strives toward each new belt, he’s learning valuable lessons about focusing on a goal, and setting ways to achieve it.
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| Cool-down huddle. |
No, no, no, martial arts does not promote violence! Thinking that martial arts promotes violent behavior is justified if your only experience with the activity comes from the stuff you watch on TV. In fact, many defensive styles teach kids peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and emphasize the importance of avoiding a physical altercation.
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| Playtime with Jared after karate training. |
Kids who usually feel awkward in highly social environments may find it easier to get to know people and make new friends when they’re in a room filled with peers who share a common interest. Aside from that, kids will also learn to treat their dojo classmates and teachers with utmost respect and courtesy.
As the great Bruce Lee would say, "The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge. A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups."
How about you, have you considered getting your child into martial arts?
Yue trains with Sensei Danny at the Kaleidoscope Kids Learning Center.
1.14.2015
Wordless Wednesday #117 | Tom and Yue.
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| Little man loves this month's Happy Meal toys! We bought two the last time we went to McD's. :) |
11.12.2014
Wordless Wednesday #108 | Happy Birthday, Yue!
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| The little man turns six today! Happy Birthday, my Moon Angel! We love you! :) |
10.29.2014
9.24.2014
Wordless Wednesday #101 | Barbie Birthday Bash!
Bienn, Yue's friend and classmate, turned seven last week. Her parents threw a birthday party for her over the weekend, to which the little man and their other friends and classmates were invited.
It was a Barbie-themed birthday party and the girls were asked to dress up as Barbie, complete with (blonde) wigs and all. The boys, on the other hand, dressed up as Ken.
The kids had a special number during the party, a mini fashion show where they walked down the 'runway', and a dance number afterwards.
It was a Barbie-themed birthday party and the girls were asked to dress up as Barbie, complete with (blonde) wigs and all. The boys, on the other hand, dressed up as Ken.
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| On Yue: Short-sleeved Stripe Polo Shirt from Wrangler Kids, Khaki Cut-offs from Wrangler Kids, Navy Chukka Mid-boot from Next Kids, Fedora hat from The SM Store. |
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| Move over, Justin Timberlake! |
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| Little Kens. |
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| Little Barbies. |
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| Walking down the runway... |
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| And strutting his stuff. :) |
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| Bienn as Mariposa Barbie. |
The kids had so much fun, and us parents had a wonderful time, too. :)
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| Sweet treats for everyone! |
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| Happy Birthday, Bienn! |
9.10.2014
8.06.2014
Wordless Wednesday #94 | Cookfest!
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| Teacher prepping the ingredients. |
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| Group photo before the Cookfest proper. |
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| Mango juice! |
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| Little man's team won Second Place in the Sandwich Making Contest. Yay! |
7.30.2014
Wordless Wednesday #93 | Kab Scout!
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| The little man and his classmates fall in line as the Investiture Ceremony begins. |
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| Lighting the candles. |
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| Scout Brandon, salute! |
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| Shopping for ice cream as soon as the Ceremony was done. |
7.09.2014
Wordless Wednesday #90 | Share a Coke!
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| Little man was so happy to find this Coke can with 'Mommy' on it. |
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| He was all the more thrilled when I showed him this bottle with his name on it. :) |
7.02.2014
4.30.2014
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