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Taekwondo

Just before the end of last term, Miss Kiki had completed and passed her first taekwondo exam. Since we had a long holiday, today was the first day she wore her new belt and she was mighty proud.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, younger than Chinese Kungfu (wushu) and Japanese Karate. Having done Wushu myself, I personally prefer Wushu than Taekwondo. I feel that Wushu movements are more elegant and flowy compared to choppy Taekwondo. But... I'll take what I can get with reasonable efforts. ;)

I originally wanted her to take some form of martial arts to toughen her up a bit. I had noticed that whenever we were at the playground and there were older or bigger kids running around, she would be running to the side, scared to be bumped.

My theory was that if she is exposed to some physical training she would be more brave and not so scared. Well, she was really against it at first. I told her to please try just one class, and if she didn't like it I would not ask again. She agreed, only if her best friend A would join too. Lucky for me, A was excited to join too!

The first class went well, and she really liked it. About 15 boys in it and Miss Kiki and A were the only two girls. So she has been in Taekwondo class ever since.

Did it work? I think so! Miss Kiki has been more brave, more willing to try things, and she has so much fun. Here is a clip of her performance at the school concert this past June. Notice the white belt?


Here is her new yellow/white belt!


Heeeeeeeeyahh!
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