Thursday, January 17, 2008

Karate Kid

Tonight I signed up the eldest monkey for Karate.

I kind of had mixed feelings when Jennifer voiced an interest in this sport. Our school has a strict policy of "no hands on" as we do at home, all I invision is the Karate kid kicking, karate chopping and yelling"Ah ya" at the top of her lungs. I am hoping we don't have issues with practicing outside of class.
On the other hand the class Sensei tells me it is great for discipline, listening(Mommy likes this!!) and boosts self confidence.

I am looking forward to her first class next Thursday...
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16 comments:

  1. mommy24treasuresJanuary 17, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    oh, be sure and tell us how it goes! I am sure she wil be darling in her outfit, thats always a plus ;)

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  2. Jewels of My HeartJanuary 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    That picture cracks me up! I am sure they will tell the children in the class over and over that what they learn is not to be used in the wrong way... even playing. And I think it is wonderful that she will know self defence should she ever need to use it. The fact that she will know Karate will probably keep anyone from trying to hurt her. It will be ok.

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  3. NikkiJanuary 17, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    Oh, please keep us posted on how this goes. Jay really wants to sign Lily up for karate when she's a bit older! I hope she loves it...and yeah, I've heard it is an excellent teacher of discipline! Yay for you!

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  4. SamJanuary 18, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    This should be interesting!!! Hopefully she doesn't practice on her sister! My brother took some martial arts class when we were kids. He made the mistake of teaching me how to flip someone. heh,heh,heh...

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  5. CarolJanuary 18, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Hayden took one class and never went back. He was scared of the teacher.....

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  6. Pug MamaJanuary 18, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    karate is a wonderful sport. My daughter was in it for 7 years.

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  7. Steffie B.January 18, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Ok i barely read the post while looking at this picture.....you are a hoot girl.....no wonder I like you so much! ;)

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  8. polkadotJanuary 18, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    ROFL over the photo, that is priceless.

    My son did Kenpo Karate for a couple of years, he never used it outside the classroom. They progress pretty slowly, it's not like she'll come out of there with a black belt for awhile!

    I always loved it because he was exhausted afterward!

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  9. Two KayaksJanuary 19, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Cute! My nephew G-Man is in Karate (or as he calls it, "Kaughty Chop Cwass"). He loves it and looks so cute when he is in his outfit.

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  10. redmaryjanesJanuary 20, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    I think it will be really good for her. I look forwarding to seeing some pictures.

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  11. crazyladyJanuary 20, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    wax on wax off.... ahhh grasshopper it is the best way to learn discipline.

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  12. Steffie B.January 20, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    hope you have a great week! ;)

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  13. JMCSJanuary 20, 2008 at 9:43 PM

    I am just cracking up at that picture of the monkey...too funny! I hope Jennifer has a great time at karate and I can't wait to read more about it.

    Hugs,
    Jonni

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  14. JMCSJanuary 20, 2008 at 9:43 PM

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  15. kitchuJanuary 20, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    That is awesome- I think it did WONDERS for my friend's little girl, she absolutely loved it and it really did help her with listening. It's a wonderful art, it's not all about "ah ya" :O) I took Kung Fu for years, and learned so much more than just the moves.

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  16. "M2"January 23, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    I plan to enroll mine (provided I get them) in Karate........gives girls power I think.

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