For those that don’t know, I teach Marital Arts. Currently, my forte in teaching is geared towards kids. My kids class has been doing great since it’s my first session back from taking a break for about 2.5 years. (Much of my hiatus stems from previous work schedules getting in the way. But that’s a completely different post…) I’m glad I came back. My classes are whipping into shape and the kids that I inherited from the previous instructor are learning now instead of just being belt factoried into their next rank/belt. The kids that are taking my instruction to heart are doing incredibly well. Some of them took the initiative to bug their parents enough to go to the Michigan tournament. 10 went and 10 took home trophies! All of them ranging from the obstacle course to board breaking to forms (open hand and weapons) to sparring. If any students place at the Michigan tournament, they are automatically invited to go to the Michigan vs Ohio Classic. This one is where we stop fighting each other from each location and perform as a team. With it being hosted in Dayton, OH, the distance was hard for many. My location was only able to pull 3 out of the 10 to go. It’s OK though… All 3 placed there too!
I’m so proud of all my kids that have been working hard to really apply their skills learned. This goes without saying that I’m especially proud of Gabrielle for going the distance and placed at both tournaments! The drive was pretty terrible but what a weekend!
(Oh yeah, all 3 of my kids that placed at the MI vs OH are now invited to the Nationals located in California! How am I going to afford that one??!?!)
