Responsiblity, Self Discipline, Focus & Concentration

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For Belt Level Promotions, we require our Youth students to have a "Testing Candidate sheet" signed by both their parents and school teacher attesting to the fact that the students are trying their best at home and at school. We feel that this is a way to help them learn to take responsibility for themselves. Included on the Testing sheet is a place for comments:

"Your classes have been very helpful in keeping my son focused, respectful, and working towards a goal (his purple belt!) Thank you for your attention to him." A.J.

"Our daughter has really blossomed since starting your class. She's not so shy and she's more sure of herself. She shows good self-discipline. Thank you!" M.C.

"My son is really working very hard on self-control at home. He loves going to taekwondo." M.K.

"Mitchell has improved his impulse control and is more responsive to correction..." C.B.

"My son has worked very hard about taking responsibility for his actions, controlling his temper and learning to walk away from problems." C.K.
"Brandon has shown much more responsibility towards his chores and homework. Thanks for all the incentive." T.C.
"Robert has benefitted from the self-discipline of Taekwondo. It extends to his school behavior." TEACHER

"We're very proud of Raymond. He has worked hard and learned a good lesson about how valuable something is when you earn it! C.L.

"Thanks for your help, Oscar now shows better control over his emotions. He is improving a lot." R.L.

"I appreciate the extra effort in helping Joaquin learn his form AND the high standard he was held to. It's good to see him working hard for something." G.S.

"Janelle's self esteem has soared since starting taekwondo. She is eager to attend class and loves practicing her forms!" S.L.

"My son's self-discipline has noticeably improved since he began Taekwondo. He loves the program!" S.C.

"Christian tries hard to show respect fo his family and friends. He is very dedicated to taekwondo and practices his forms at home." T.M.

"Tae Kwon Do is the first sport that held any interest for Alex. It is great to have others reinforce our values of respect, self-control and honesty. Most of all Alex is having a blast." A.R.

"I have noticed Claire gains an extreme amount of self confidence and pride from her accomplishments from Taekwondo. The work that she performs helps her with her focus and self-esteem. Thanks for all the work." A.M.

"Since Owen has been practicing martial arts, I have noticed his confidence improve and his ability to climb and take chances physically increase. I think this is really wonderful. While in my Aftercare program there was an instance where he fell from climbing out of a box and instead of sticking his hand out to block the fall he pulled in his arm, tucked his shoulder and rolled beautifully." B.D.

"Thanks for what you do with Carson. As a teacher of 17 years I find your manner and presence with the kids to be inspiring. Kids feel valued at Napa Tae Kwon Do and it's all due to your awesome instructors!" T.L.

"Bron is a very serious about Taekwondo and has been working hard on his behavior at home." T.M.

"I have a feeling that your program is going to challenge my son in ways that we never expected! You're not just teaching martial arts. I'm observing lessons in personal character development...and you're constantly offering positive reinforcement. You're empowering these kids...teaching them to believe in themselves...WOW!" D.M.

"We are so proud and amazed on how hard Journey has worked to get his green belt. Journey really takes to heart the values and lessons he has learned from Tae kwon do. Thank you." J. & J. R.

"Mitchell is working hard at trying his best." C.B.

"Dominique has shown great improvement in self-discipline since she has been in Taekwondo." V.G.
"My daughter is especially interested in the lessons of philosophy and self-discipline...I love the way she patiently practices her form with her brother." M.N.

"My son's attitude improves every day. He has much better self-control and is learning to respect those in authority." T.M.

"It is very noticeable, Nickolas has learned to be more calm and tries harder to please me and the family members. He definitely is learning well!" F.S.

"Emily loves going to Tae Kwon Do. The tournament against the other school was a great experience for her. She is excited about being a green belt." M.K.

"My son's teacher and I spoke and we both agree that he has shown improved behavior and self discipline while participating in TKD." L.R.
"Steven gives his best in school. I believe Taekwondo benefits him greatly." TEACHER

"Shane is really enjoying your class, most of all teaching confidence and self-esteem. He's enjoying setting goals and achieving them." I.L.

"He keeps getting better and more responsible at Home. He's even starting to practice without being told!" S.B.

"John is taking better care of his responsibilities and is a good hearted young man. It's rewarding to see his enjoyment and progress in Taekwondo." J.P.

"It's been good to see our daughter grow. Her self-confidence and emotional control level are so much more mature than just a year or so ago. TKD, we feel, has really helped her in these areas. Thank You!" L.W.
"It appears that Steven is making great progress. He certainly enjoys Tae Kwon Do. Thanks for being an excellent teacher." J. & S. I.

"Ian has practiced his form at home. He is cooperative and helpful at home. Thank you for teaching him TKD and so much more." K.R.

"My son truly enjoys classes. I''ve noticed a greater sense of accomplishment and more effort with regards to the self-discipline theory..." M.S.
"Conor is understanding how hard this Red belt is and is learning the value of practice." R.M.
"Rhys is so excited about his involvement with this program. This is such a positive outlet for him!" TEACHER

"I notice a big difference in Andrew's desire to improve himself, both in Taekwondo and in his personal life. He is really applying himself!" K.N.
"Taekwondo is proving to support Theo in being a responsible helper at home." S.B.

"We believe the class is helping our son improve his self-discipline" R.W.
"Alena has been working hard to maintain her self-imposed level of academic excellence, as well prepare for her Belt testing. Thank you for your high expectations; you have given her an opportunity to struggle, survive and succeed." M.N.

"I have noticed this year that Will has matured and become more self-disciplined..." TEACHER

"Thank you for providing such a caring, positive environment where my son knows he "belongs". E.Z.

"Kevin has been working hard at maintaining self-discipline. This class has really helped him. Thanks for being such a great instructor." T.H.

"We believe Sivan has found a good place here". O.O.

"We have watched our son mature and grow and be very responsible. Karate has been very beneficial for him." C.K.

"We are especially proud of our daughter's continued interest and dedication to Taekwondo. We feel it has helped with her maturity and self confidence." F.R.

"Michael has started to really understand the value of goal-setting. The program has been very helpful in control and growing up...Thank you." B.H.

"My son has more discipline at home and with his friends." A.O.

"It is wonderful for Owen to experience positive direct consequences for his behavior...truly a wonderful result from such focused work." M.N.

"I think that Jordan has come so far since he has been in Taekwondo. Mature, wise and focused. And you are great with the kids. I enjoy watching you with the class." K.F.

"We are proud of Noah's focus and commitment training for his purple belt. Taekwondo has been wonderful for him." E.M.

"My daughter is much more aware of herself, surroundings, and is developing control. I am very proud of her growth!" Q.M.

"Jacob really likes Taekwondo and he looks forward to every class. Thanks. I think this has helped him in a lot of areas." B.B.

"Townsend is benefitting greatly from you classes, he is loving it and we are grateful to you..." M.L.

"Mark continues to show improvement with his self-control and we feel this has a lot to do with his Taekwondo Lessons." TEACHER

"I enjoy watching my son progress in your class and appreciate the positive message you give all your students..." A.P.

"Christian not only loves learning Taekwondo forms and self-defense but also uses meditation to calm himself when stressed out. Thank you!" E.Z.

"Ben has shown better self-discipline at home since he began Taekwondo. And he loves to go to class." M.D.

"We have been very happy with Peyton's dedication and commitment...he has found that with a little practice you can improve. This is true in his reading, too!" J.K.

"Harrison has wonderful self-discipline at home! Thank you for enriching his life." M.D.

"Taekwondo is just what Rhys needs." TEACHER

"Taekwondo has been a good sport, discipline, confidence and motivation for my boy. Thank you." D.R.

"Karate has helped my son in strengthening his ability to recognize and better control inappropriate behaviors at home & at school & has taught him what respect is." R.R.

"He's practicing at home, and he's very proud of what he has learned." M.H.

"Between you, us and Kyle's teacher having the expectation for improvement in acting more mature and being an active learner--it was like and intervention for Kyle and there was obvious improvement. He's also proud of himself for using more self discipline & control". K. & B. M

"We are so proud of Brandon and it's a great motivator to be good and behave." J.Q.

"The physical and mental excercises has helped Alyx in numerous ways. She has more confidence and is eager to attend class". M.E.

"Xavier has become more aware of how his actions & choices he makes can have a positive or negative affect on others around him". R.R.

"Jake has been exceptional. He has been helping around the house, having a good attitude and has been very considerate of others. He has worked hard on focusing and has been doing much better in school." S.D.

"Pedro domonstrates excellent sportsmanship in school sports - I'm certain taekwondo helps here." TEACHER

"Since attending your classes he has seemed 2 be more focused & remembering things (on top of the ball)". R.K.

"Yes, Christian has made growth since his last belt testing..." --Teacher ""Thank you for your high standards and encouragement." S.S. "My daughter's self confidence has grown since she started taking tae kwon do lessons. It is thrilling to see her focus so intently during class to learn a new skill." C.E. "Will is really enthusiastic about his participation in Taekwondo and its benefits are evident in his morals and behavior. Thanks." C.H.
"Miguelito appears to be more focused and disciplined since joining TKD. It's wonderful to see how much he loves coming to Karate class. Thank you!" R.H. "Paige has really tried hard for this. I think it helps her focus." M.H. "John has made a great leap in growth...His focus has imcreased wonderfully, allowing his intelligence and personality to shine!" C.D. "Ivan has showed good self discipline at home. He has become more independent and self motivated to complete tasks without being told." E.C.
"We are very pleased with Audrey's work. She is making better choices and putting her self-discipline into action every day." A.M. "Heather has shown a huge improvement with self discipline. She has offered to help around the house too..." S.J. "...Rhys has shown much improvement with respects to maturity." D.I. "Dylan has been going out of his way to do things without being asked. It has been a pleasure!" L.M.
"Ben continues to work hard at being self-disciplined at home. We appreciate that this is a focus at TKD--we definitely see results at home!" A.D. "I think Andres is ready for it. And he is very self-disciplined. Thank you." M.C. "Emily has worked very hard and enjoys TKD. We enjoy seeing her grow as the belt colors change!" J.K. "Kai is very proud to have achieved this. It's great for him to set a goal and reach it." J.K.
"Jack has been working really hard to control his temper & to speak to people with kind words when he is upset. He loves TKD & takes it very serious..." A.H. "Chase has made great improvement in completing projects & his homework on time. He can achieve his goals with determination." E.H. "Nico has really improved in following directions both at home and at school. TKD (and really wonderful, patient instructors) has definitely helped in this area..." A.D.
"I have noticed an improvement in Brandon's motor skills. He is showing better self discipline. He enjoys his classes and is excited about his Yellow belt." M.S. "Megan has improved in her ability to focus on the task at hand. She is respectful and works hard to follow directions and take care of responsibilities. She loves Taekwondo and the friends she has made. She admires you. Thank you for what you give your students." K.P. "We have seen some definite improvement in attitude and willingness to accept correction and chores..." C.G.
"Michael is continually learning the art of Physical Discipline through Taekwondo." T.L. "Thank you--This experience has really helped Shawn with his self-esteem and confidence". L.P. "My son has made good progress w/his overall behavior and self-control. Hooray! Thanks, in part, to you, Mr. Brule!" K.S. "I have seen real improvement in Ben's self-discipline and willingness to help others and work hard. Thank You!" S.S.
"Laney really enjoys TKD. She sits strong & practices her forms @ home. Laney knows she has to work on her stances & carry over her behavior from TKD to home." D.I. "William continues to grow and we are enjoying spending time together as a family. William is really happy!" L.M. "Sara demonstrates great self control at home and outside of karate class. She is respectful to per parents and sister. She completes all her chores and we are very proud of her." J.K.
"Glen's self-discipline has improved a great deal since he has started tae kwon do. Both in school and at home." R.W. "Sean has changed a lot since we have started your classes. He is much quieter and more controlled. Thank you." T.U. "I have noticed an improvement in Jake's behavior and listening skills throughout the school year. During recess Jake tries to work out problems with other students with great success." TEACHER
"Chloe has shown more respect for her elders and also personal responsibility for her actions." M.C. "Owen shows more dedication and sincerity in everything he takes on. His self discipline has grown and matured very much in the last eight weeks." M.R. "Ben is showing an improvement in his understanding of personal accountability both in & out of school." R.W. "Eric is doing very good he is showing Self discipline and he is listening a lot better." J.M.
"NTKDA has provided William with an excellend mental & physical framework to mature and grow. William loves and looks forward to each and every class." B.M. "J.P. has shown improvement in his self discipline towards helping around the house with dishes, laundry and mowing without being asked." J.C. "Because of Tae Kwon Do Ivy has become more aware of what self-discipline is and continues to apply it more and more at home." A.M. "We are so pleased with Ben's dedication to TKD. Setting goals for himself in TKD carries over into the rest of his life. Thanks for all you do!" A.D.
"Bradley has shown self-discipline at home by practicing almost daily his forms. He has also shown increased patience in exciting situations and gets ready for school much better." J. & R. H.
"I think that Tae kwon Do has been great for Samuel (and Evan). The many lessons about priorities, fairness, etc. are priceless and should be learned by all..." K.C. "My son's coordination & self-esteem have greatly improved." G.R. "We feel that she has improved a lot with her self-discipline and is behaving better at school everyday." H.Y. "Jimmy is a great son and a well-behaved young man at home. Lately he has been accepting more responsibilities (chores) at home. Thank you, Mr. Brule." J.G.
"We are very proud of Brandon for his dedication and hard work to achieve this (red) belt." J.Q. "...He does daily things without being told or reminded--something we really appreciate. He truly cares about doing the right thing. We are very proud of him." J.S. "Thanks for all your help. Rick has been showing more self-discipline." L.G. "We've been very pleased at Ronin's progress. Taekwondo really motivates him to do his best!!!" H. H.
"Jake has worked very hard at home to behave and have good self discipline..." S.D. "Chase has shown great improvements in self-discipline at home since participating in Taekwondo--it's great for him--." A.H. "Clayton's participation this past year in TKD has been an incredible experience for not only Clayton, but for us as well. We have noticed that our son has more confidence in what he can achieve, and that his coordination has improved as well." A.D. "Giovanni has shown to be a better listener. He also has taken the responsibility of doing all his homework by Wednesdays before 5:00 pm." A.E. "Noah prides himself on doing his best in Taekwondo and at home, He is helpful, respectful and considerate of others..." E.M.
"Ivan is a good listener. He is polite and helps out around the house. Thanks!" E.C. "Alec has improved his self-discipline and self-control at home 100%! He consistently does about 4-5 chores a per day without being asked, and his respect for his elders has improved as well. Thank you for instilling in our child the values that we encourage at home." E.U. "Mitchell continues to be focused and motivated with taekwondo and the methods he is learning is helping him to achieve a good balance he can apply to other areas of his life." C.B.
"T.J.'s discipline has improved at home which has often been displayed with greater patience." T.R. "Christian is very motivated toward achieving belts. I don't think he can generalize what self control is. We are using those words now at home. Examples of when self control is used/needed are important to his growth." K.B. "Ben has shown better self-discipline at home since he began Taekwondo. And he loves to go to class." A.D.
"We are so proud of our son Jakob who has worked so hard for his green belt." M.M. "Jake has shown great discipline at home with me...I am really proud of how far he has come since starting Taekwondo." S.D. "He has worked very hard for this (his Red belt)! J.K.
"Joe is taking more responsibility at home for his actions, is disciplined in getting his work done." J.K. "We are both proud of Kennedy's journey in taekwondo." N. & M. Salsman "Louie has been improving very well with his discipline and working hard on his next belt. I'm very proud of him..." M.W. "(my son is) Much better on chores." M.H. "Megan has really shown so much more self confidence since starting this class. She has learned so much in such a short time. Thank you!" T. & M. M.
"Rebecca does very well in school and tests. She is playing better with her friends. She loves Tae Kwon Do!" S.R. "Kang-san really enjoy Taekwondo class. We are very proud of him and made 100% attendance so far. We love you very much." L.M. "Cameron is really enjoying his classes and teacher. Thank you!" S.R.
"William has good self-discipline at home and has worked really hard for this belt!" L.T. "Nicolas has worked very hard to get to this level in his practice. At home he has shown much more responsibility by doing chores without being asked, completing his homework as soon as it is assigned and being a responsible pet owner. We are very proud of him." L.E-S.
"Ian has taken the quest to achieve his yellow belt seriously and has performed his duties at home well." T.S. "Zach has been working very hard to learn his new form for his test. He is doing a great job of balancing school work, Taekwondo, & sports..." B.S.
"Ivan is more organized and respectful. His listening skills, and discipline are getting better. Thanks!" E.C. "Christian loves coming to class. There is a great balance of fun, focus, & learning." K.B. "Zak has been working very hard at home to show self control & self discipline." L.M.
"...He's completing chores and homework with a good attitude. Has learned to recognize when he's nagging and stop before he gets in trouble. Cooperating with his sister more than he used to. He'll often do extra things to help Mom as needed." D.M. "John really enjoys your classes. He seems more focused and mature." C.M.
"Kacy has been working very hard to accomplish this goal (her Blue belt)." P.P. "What can I say. He's my boy. I know this is great for him and He loves it." D.R.
"We are very happy with how well Emily is doing. She has great self-confidence and loves going to class." J.K. "Andrew is really trying hard to use good self control. He is much more helpful and responsive at home." A.C. "We are very proud of Brandon for all of his hard work. Thanks for being great instructors." J.Q. "Since Eric started Tae kwondo he does more things without being told and he tries his best all the time." L.M.
"Allen's self discipline has greatly improved as has his self confidence and level of maturity. The children certainly benefit from your love of teaching. Thanks you Mr. Brule." M.W. "We are proud he is trying so hard." B.M. "Abie's focus at home has been greatly added to by his participation in TaeKwondo. I am thrilled with the program and believe that he has chosen an afterschool activity that is a great match for his personality." L.Y.
"Gabriel's discipline continues to improve. He always tries his best. I see Gabriel apply what he has learned regarding values. He is willing and accepting of things I ask of him. I am very proud of the person he is and is still becoming." S.C. "I appreciate your policy of teacher input!! Andrew is improving in the area of self control - he is making an effort!! --Teacher
"Just wanted to say thank you for maintaining such an informative website. I have found it to be a wonderful resource for parents such as me. And even more, thank you for your patience with my child. It is refreshing to have found an endeavor for our son Michael, that reinforces the values we teach at home, and that provides such a positive environment for him to grow in. You and your staff do a super job as teachers and as positive role models for our children." --A.M.

"Aaron has been demonstrating better than age-appropriate self-discipline...Thank you for allowing him to be himself and at the same time have better determination and focus." --S. & J. Green

"Jose is a good boy. He is very responsible. I am glad he is in your class. Thank you for teaching him." --J.V.

"Josh has been respectful and showing good self discipline at home. Your instruction/program has reinforced these behaviors. Josh loves coming to class and we are very impressed with your instruction." --S.Smircich

"Jackson has been performing wll in school and being helpful at home. He is showing a positive attitude toward taekwondo and we're proud of his skills he's showing!" --J.L.