My son Nico's last night of Karate

[murankar]

This was my sons 6th or 8th week of karate for beginners. He came a long way with a one day a week class. I hope to keep him in it but with everything going on its going to be a struggle.

http://youtu.be/ym060yB_tJk

[Tony]

Awwww looks like he's loving that, hope you can keep him going URI

[murankar]

He does and I hope I can. These class are not cheap but on the plus side he can get about 12 classes a month.

[Tony]

It will be doing him the world of good too in many respects. Confidence, self respect, attitude, you name it....

[murankar]

Discipline has been key for him. The instructor did a good job at instilling life lessons with the kids. there is a discount if he starts out soon. he basically gets the uniform and application fees for free and pays only the monthly cost for the first month. Will see how it goes after I get more time at work.

[Tony]

What's the cost of lessons over the pond URI per month

[Tony]

Love that vid man, wax on wax off... Haha

[KevG]

Karate will give him so much confidence and discipline wish I found it when I was a kid, got so close to getting my Dan grade but knackered my knee, so had to finish,

[Lee]

Love the slow mo.
I did Karate only for about a year when I was 11. Loved it.

[treff]

That's one clip to treasure murankar and of course you must show that to his first girl lol

[murankar]

Thank you for the kinds words guys. It was a great 6 weeks for him.

The cost per month is around $90 USD. This instructor normally charges $45 for uniform, $20 for application fee and first month of $90. Since Nico has done this after school program he has the fees waived and only needs the $90 for the month. This guy also has a family package which I am not sure how much that is but I am sure it is expensive.

Here is a pic i took right after the class

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[Tony]

omg what a beautiful young lad, you must be so so proud of him....thats one happy young man there...

reminds me of the good times ive had with all my kids, and grandkids...

do we have a kitty for things like this??

[Graham Lawrie]

Nice one Matthius:) very cool:)

[murankar]

He is my mini me. I love em all. I think he deserves a chance to continue. I will find a way just have to think about how to do it.

[Tony]

I hope you can keep him in mate, I know what it's like to want the best for your kids. I've got 5, and 11 grandkids, or is it 12 now...lol

[Stambo]

I was very involved in martial arts for many years.
I spent 5 years as the head instructor for my district.
The thing I enjoyed most was watching the kids come out of their shell and grow in to confident young teens.
I am still in contact with many of my former students and made many lifelong friends.
One thing I can tell you for sure is if the instructor is any good it can do nothing but good for your son.
He will learn lessons he can carry in to later life about respect, discipline and honour.
I had several parents say to me "I don't know what you are doing to my child but keep it up" referring to improved behaviour and attitude at home and improved report cards from school.
If you can do it I encourage you to keep him at it.

[cml001]

Awesome! If he digs it try to keep it roll'n! My oldest, out of all the stuff he did.. Band/music was his fav... He is good too.. Real good, not being bias... Honestly good. And all the time & money spent has paid off.. Outta 39K yearly tuition... I only have pay 6K(good GPA as well)... So yeah.. Keep him focused on it if he loves it for sure man... Awesome!