So we've decided to let our little Makayla take some martial art lessons. Her preschool teacher's boyfriend is an instructor nearby so it's very convenient. He teaches at a great school for United Studios of Self Defense. We believe that this will be very good for her and give her more confidence and discipline. She is doing a Kenpo Karate. This was her first official lesson and she did great! She doesn't talk to her Sensei Mike at all but she sure does all the moves real well.
Doesn't she look great in her Gi!
Her stance and bow with her Sensei before they start their lesson. Good discipline. They also have to bow before they go onto the carpet towards the American flag also.
Practicing her kicks. Not bad!
Practicing her kicks. Not bad!
Her jumps were pretty good too! Our girls got some hops to avoid falling as the hammer goes towards her.
A quick movie clip of her hits and blocks. It's so cute!
All done! Not bad for her 1st official lesson at all! She did FANTASTIC! This is at the end of the lesson where she learned to take her belt off and fold it in front of her. They bow again and then meditate for a few seconds. She didn't say one word but gave her Sensei plenty of Hi 5's! We're so excited to see how she progresses with all this!
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Yay...Kenpo!!!! Kenpo is what I teach in Pasadena...I love it!!! I wish she was my student!! Kenpo will give her confidence and discipline! Way to go Ms. Makayla!!!
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