No More Karate

Well, at Karate class today, Gigi announced (TO her Sensei) that she didn't want to do Karate anymore. Sensei asked if she didn't want to do karate today, Gigi told her (without hesitation) "No, I don't want to do karate ever again!"

I'm pretty embarrassed over this. Mostly because Gigi could never seem to focus during class. A few days she did REALLY well. Most others she would run around and not listen to any instructions. I feel like her Sensei probably thought we had no control over her at all and let her run wild and do whatever she wants all the time. I assure you this is NOT the case.

Gigi is just VERY head strong.

If she gets it in her head that wants to or doesn't want to do something, it's very difficult to change her mind.

So, bottom line..we thanked Sensei Sara for everything she had taught Gigi up to this point. We told her that maybe we would try again next year when Gigi could follow instructions better. For now though, no more karate.

I think maybe she just didn't have much interest in karate. After all, she didn't ASK to go to karate lessons - we just brought her one day. Of course no parent wants to think of their child as a discipline problem, but that's not why I say this. What really makes me think she just doesn't have the interest is that when we left she kept letting us know,

"I still want to go to Tiny tots and dance, ok?" Numerous times!

Karate Class

My busy little bee is also enrolled in karate this year. We mainly put her in this class to aid in teaching discipline and respect. Her class is on Thursdays and lasts 30 minutes.

The Sensei is great and very patient. Yet at the same time she is firm yet gentle and consistent about reminding the kids to not do anything until they are told, to answer with respect by saying "Yes/No/Thank You Sensei Sara" and also telling them at each class that they are allowed to do karate on their friends, pets or parents. She is teaching them that they are learning karate to protect themselves, not to play or show off. that to me i great that she reinforces these things at each class.

Anyway, Gigi is up to her third week of classes now and it is very obvious that she enjoys it. Although her actual technique is not what it quite should be, she is doing very well so far. She is listening to her teacher and she is trying really hard. I am very proud of her! there is no doubt in my mind that she is very proud of herself as well!

Well, here are some pics from today's class.