Ninja Alex

Alex has been saying for the past year how he would like to do karate. Kato took him to a couple of places in town that offer karate to kids his age. Once there he didn't like it, or didn't participate. Alex claimed it was because he only wanted to go to Red Dragon. The class time never really fit well with our working schedules. Lately I have been realizing that Alex really needs an outlet, something other then school and kids club. He needs something that is his and that he can be proud of. So I started him in karate at Red Dragon. Its where I go to kickbox. The first three nights he cried. He didn't know what to do and he said he didn't like it. I told him he needs to really try. He is so shy and reserved. He got his belt and it helped. He wanted a uniform so I got him one and that helped too but what really got him going was by the fifth night he got his first stripe! He was so proud. He is coming out of his shell and has been really engaged, asking questions to make sure he is doing it right, and smiling. He enjoys it so much and loves to come home to practice. Although it makes our evening even busier, its really worth it to see him participate in something. We want him to play sports and maybe this will help give him the confidence he needs. The best part is seeing him smile when he does it right, seeing him line up and take it seriously. I am very proud of my little ninja and can't wait to see what he can do next. thanks for reading xoxo