Sensei Wright writes:

This past Friday evening we had the pleasure of graduating our Brighton students. As we only get this group together every 6 months, it’s a great time to reflect on what we have accomplished. Our Little Dragons, as usual, get out there with gusto and happily perform to show off for family and friends. I am always so pleased with their good behavior and attentiveness. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised – it is what we are working on in every class, it’s just so “in your face” when they do it as such a large group. They are amazing! We had students who were willing to lead the large group, yelling commands out loud in front of “all those people”….a feat I know many adults would be too shy to do! Good for them – their confidence and assertiveness will serve them well as they grow up.

I know it can’t go unnoticed to anyone who watches our Junior students as they progress in their ranks – they are growing up to be leaders. As karate instructors, we get to spend many years getting to know our students. Issues or struggles they had when they first arrived to try karate can be worked on together for longer periods of time. Students who start as Little Dragons and continue on to Juniors show us that our investment as their teachers can be the most fulfilling job we could ever have. Watching our kids grow in the dojo shows us the powerful influence of having positive role models in our children’s lives. As a karate mom myself, I know for a fact this is one of the best things I have done for my son. Ask me sometime – I’ll be happy to tell you all about it!

Congratulations to all the students who continue to work so hard to reach their goals. Your new ranks are proof that all your efforts are worth it! You make your instructors proud!!!!!