John, Sara, Hunter, and Kathryn Kramer

Kathryn and I talked it over and really see a number of things Sara has learned and grown in since beginning taekwondo.   Confidence and assurance, not getting upset when kids at school pick on her (her smallness seems to invite that) so kids are not so apt to tease and push her around, more fun, jumping at opportunities to enter talent show, more disciplined with school work and making deadlines, takes the leadership on group activities, thinks outside the box (did this before but more so).   Laughs more at herself rather than being so serious.  Able to confront people in love and work thru tough situations more easily.  Her friends seem to really respect her and loyal to friends - everyone is her friend.

Hunter -   is a leader sometimes however sometimes - overly confident.   He is maturing but slowly.  Going through a season of testing me but realizing focus and discipline is a big part of life if he wants to be a leader and run his dads company some day.  He excels in school, in a extracurricular program.   he is Task driven and results driven.  Taekwondo has certainly been a huge help with that.  He sees Taekwondo now and in the future which is a good thing!

Hard to self assess.   i know i am in better shape, but ache a lot more (in the hips :).   It's fun to be working towards goals together with the kids and always improving.  (slowly most of the time :))

Fun to see John getting into it and feeling like he is in better shape.  He is very goal oriented so i knew this would be a great thing for him and never wants to stop learning or growing.  I think that is all of us! That's what life is about!