Wow, what can I say? AMA has done it again. I did not start Taekwondo to get a black belt. Like many parents, I started because my child was doing it and it seemed like a bit of fun. But before I knew it our family of three were in front of the Grand Master, performing our hearts out to pass that final test, hoping to walk out the door with a black belt around our wastes. Several years on, I didn't start the instructor course to become an instructor. Yet last night I helped with two classes where I looked after a whole range of kids. I even had to interact with a parent! 😁 And I found myself wanting to come back next week to see them all again. After that I joined in Black Belt Club where I enjoyed a masterclass from Mr Mark on both instructing AND taekwondo! Then I raced home to pick up the family for the 6:45 Sydenham class.... where I was invited by Mr Lincoln to lead the stretches! It was a big day, I was exhausted and sore afterwards, But I had two resounding thoughts going through my head: "I've done something good!" and "AMA is just amazing" So, I am utterly inspired to finish my homework and get that certificate! And I really look forward to continuing to connect with everyone in this group!

It’s been such an amazing 6 weeks together. We’d love to hear what you’ve enjoyed most about the program, your feedback means a lot to us. Can’t wait to see you all this evening for our last session...this one is all around Mat Chat delivery!

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I started JuJutso 5 months back just after my 2 children enrolled. It’s the first martial art I’ve ever been exposed to and it’s been eye-opening, a window into a different world. I’m absolutely loving the challenge and just graded successfully to yellow belt. It’s promising to be a really interesting journey. The question I wanted to ask of those that have been training for years is; what advice would you give to someone just starting out, especially in regards to preventing injury and maintaining the body and motivation?

I hatched an idea on Sunday to reach out to the Physio studio that helped with my recovery from my torn meniscus, and contacted them on Monday to see if they were open to the idea of my short introductory class on TKD for their staff, avoiding their clients under the obvious issues of liability and short notice. I got a positive response Monday Afternoon, and went in Today to train two of their students who volunteered to participate this afternoon around 2pm. recorded, edited and submitted this evening. PHEW ..... !