ATA Karate

Dev has been attending Karate class twice a week for just over a month. So far he loves it and dreams of the day he gets his black belt. At the moment he is a white belt which is the first. Well tonight’s class he got to test for his second knowledge stripe. He was so excited! He has been working hard on memorizing his form and anxious to show it off. Of course (duh) he got his stripe and the pride in his eyes is worth every penny. After earning his stripe he learned some more steps. His belt testing is June 16. He has come so far so fast. I am really proud of him!
Personally I prefer Kung Fu but I chose to put him in this particular school because of their emphasis on life outside of Karate. http://ataonline.com/index1.asp The students earn stars and accolations for good deeds done in school, the community and home. They set him up with a Good Habits Worksheet which lists things he needs to do like being respectful to others, cleaning up his messes, taking care of things are just a few. Monthly they concentrate on a different theme. This month is RESPECT.
I better run! Lightening storm headed my way!