| ...at JW Kim: Master Matt, Master Antonio, Master Kim, Master Shaw, Master Sue, and Master Mike... Each instructor with his or her own style, has impacted my son in a positive way. Besides these outstanding teachers, my son has been positively influenced by STORM members who have assisted these teachers over the years. These young men and women embody the philosophy and tenets of tae kwon do. They are such wonderful examples of success: involved in school, academics, various sports and activities. They respect themselves, their bodies, their communities and their dojang. You couldn't ask for a better role model for your child!
While my son attended classes over the years, I spent many afternoons reading, knitting, and grading papers in the JW Kim lobby. One day, the idea came to me that kicking something might feel good at the end of a work day. One kick and one kiehap (yell) was all it took. I was hooked. Even though I am exhausted after teaching in DPS all day, coming to the adult class in the evenings helps me deal with the stress of teaching and parenting. I can't recommend the adult classes enough: a mental and a physical challenge, a great way to improve your strength and balance.
I won't tell you it's easy. As a parent, there are many hours of training involved as your child progresses through the ranks, so you can anticipate many hours in the lobby reading, studying, knitting, and waiting. As an adult student of tae kwon do, the challenges are sometimes huge, but never impossible. My son and I have made life-long friends through our classes. We both like to help out at the dojang and work with the lower belts and practice with the senior belts. The dojang has become such a part of our routine and our lives, that I can't imagine NOT hanging out there! |