Austin Moore

        I’m the proud parent of an eight year old senior blue belt in Tae Kwon Do. He’s been training for about two years and is scheduled to test for his brown belt. Tae Kwon Do has been great for him. Every class is a workout, and he’s become as hard as a rock. It’s made him strong and confident, yet gentle and kind. It’s improved his balance and grace too. He’s very proud of his skills, and looks forward to every class. He intends to be a black belt one day.

        As good as it’s been for him physically, it’s been equally good for him mentally and emotionally. There is so much to learn and remember. He works with the other kids to both teach and learn. He has to demonstrate what he’s learned for the class and accept constructive criticism. He has to interact with very intimidating instructors. He is respected by all and accepted as a peer, even by the older students.

        At Tigers Black Belt Academy, martial arts are just part of the program. In addition to Tae Kwon Do, there are movie nights, camp outs, over night stays, parties and more. They march in parades and participate in competitions. There is a computer lab and fitness equipment on site. After school and summer day care is available. Many of my son’s best friends were met here.

There are several incentive programs, including one to add colored stripes to their belts. To earn the stripes they must perform various tasks, such as reading five books, performing household chores for a month, and having their school teacher fill out a form about their school performance. The benefits of being a student here reach into many different areas of their lives.

        The instructors, staff and facility exceed all of our expectations. I think this has been one of the best things we have done for our son, and that it will have a life long positive impact. I would recommend it to all.

        Sincerely,

        August, 2008
        Glenn H. Moore

  

 

 

  

December, 2003
My name is Jeff Stewart. My younger children (ages 12 and 14) have been studying Tae Kwon Do under Master Shin here at Han Kook Moo Yae for about 3 years, and at the time of this writing have earned their red stripe belts.


Kielan Stewart


Alia Stewart

Before studying here, my son Kielan (14) had some difficulties in school. Not academically, where he excels, but in socialization. He has always been very small for his age, and as a result suffered a lot of "bullying" from the 2nd grade onward. Lack of physical self-confidence kept him from dealing with the situation, and when he finally ran out of patience with the bullying, he retaliated physically, hurting another student.
Since starting classes here, Kielan has learned a great deal of self-control and confidence. These skills have allowed him to take control of his situation in school without resorting to physical confrontation. This has also helped in raising his awareness of his responsibilities at home, such as helping with chores and the like. He has started assisting other students in class, and this leadership training is helping him to learn the value of service to others.
Kielan's younger sister, Alia (12) has made similar strides since starting Tae Kwon Do. Her most dramatic improvement has been in her self-confidence, allowing her to try new things with the attitude that she CAN do them, rather than hesitating out of fear of failure. She is also in the Leadership Course, assisting the lower belts in learning the techniques she has already been taught.
I would recommend the children's course here at Han Kook Moo Yae to any parent who wishes to give his or her child the opportunity to grow in these ways, while learning other valuable life skills and having a lot of fun along the way!

 



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