Taekwondo

Gavin has recently joined Taekwondo (well, he is still in the trial period). He was so excited about doing Taekwondo, he just couldn't wait until his first day of it. The first day, he was very excited, until the group started doing things he didn't know how to do. He got very upset and quit for a little while during class. We explained to him that it was okay that he didn't know what he was doing...it was his first day. We also explained that the others have been doing it longer and that he will get the hang of it. After sitting out for awhile, he saw that they were doing something he knew how to do, so he joined the group again. Gavin is probably one of the younger ones because this group is the 5 and 6 year old group; Gavin doesn't turn 5 until next month. Even though Gavin sat out for part of the first class time, he still caught on to some things. After we got home, he kept saying "Yes, Sir!" LOL! The second class time went a lot better. He still didn't know what he was doing all the time, but he gave it his all. He had one of the instructors working with him a lot and he kept trying hard. It is so fun to watch him. I think once he gets the hang of it, he is going to enjoy it more than what he already does. He trial period is up this week. I'm positive he will still be interested in continuing. He goes twice a week and always looks forward to going. He is excited about getting a belt. At first he didn't understand why he didn't have a belt and the other kids did. We explained how he has to earn his belts. So hopefully soon he will earn his white belt.

Gavin (2nd time at class)

Gavin's first time at taekwondo