Harriday's Karate and Fitness
2019-12-18T03:20:09.543Z
My boys just started attending Harriday's at the beginning of the school year. They go to after-care there, and take lessons 2-3 days a week.
First, the after-care experience has been fantastic. They've worked closely with our kids on getting homework done. They've even made a few breakthroughs with sight-words for our kindergartener that we've struggled to have much success with.
Second, the lessons.. The boys have already earned their gold belts, and we were impressed by how much they needed to demonstrate in order to receive them. They could go through routines with precision, even knowing the Japanese calls and responses. When put on the spot, they answered gracefully and confidently. We fully realized then for the first time that the lessons weren't an add-on activity to after-school care, and that they were really working hard there.
Finally, I would recommend them for character building and discipline. The boys are 8 and 5, and as such, don't always have the best listening skills. They've been particularly challenging over the last couple years, and we've gone through several other processes to try to get behavior under control. We hoped that karate could instill a sense of discipline that they sorely needed.
We noticed a difference after just a couple weeks of going there. Out of nowhere, we'd hear yes sir, or yes ma'am, and just about dropped to the floor the first time one of them did. Harriday's has also taken behavior reports from us and used them in their lessons, teaching them respect and self-control. It hasn't been a magic switch, but they are learning and improving, which we greatly appreciate.
So far, it's been a great experience, and we highly recommend their services.
My boys just started attending Harriday's at the beginning of the school year. They go to after-care there, and take lessons 2-3 days a week.
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