Take the Children to Meet Master Nam

     I'd be lying if I didn't say that I had a little fantasy about the Karate Kid.  Not Ralph Macchio...don't get nervous.  I thought about how that movie made us all feel as kids.  Sure it had the heroic feel we all seem to desperately seek but there was also a peacefulness in getting the whole picture.  Tonight we entered the inner sanctum.  We have watched through the open doorway while driving by many a time.  I teach my kids about many things...I might even sway them if given the chance.  But this one...all them.  When your child seems genuinely interested in something you let them explore it.  When they both do and it might be something they can bond over while being fit, learning a new discipline and reaching beyond the norm...it's all bonus, bonus, bonus.  We got to watch the end of a private lesson.  A boy had been going for a few weeks.  We watched kicks and hits and form and technique.  Then, as if out of a commercial for karate itself...Master Nam took out a wooden board.  All of our eyes lit up.  The doubtful child said he couldn't do it.  With the type of guidance you see in Oscar winning films...Master Nam took a stance and said that he could.  And he did.  We clapped.  He beamed.  It was a moment that said...YEP, this is right!  Moments later it was just us and he spoke to the kids. He learned their names and ages.  He had Ethan get up and checked his flexibility and strength.  He was impressed.  I have to say I was as well.  Seems there might be something special with this young grasshopper.  After a few private sessions they will be able to join group classes.  We are all very excited.  I had this feeling a few years back when I first spoke to Emily's piano teacher who wanted to meet with her first...and we all know how that turned out.   If they are this excited over the white belt I can't wait to see what's next!