Families That Kick Together, Stick Together!

Families that kick together stick together. I've been teaching Taekwondo in Boise for 16 years and have had the opportunity to teach hundreds upon hundreds of families.

I'm also happy to say that it's the most rewarding feeling to know that we are helping brothers and sisters, mother and fathers bond together in our program. In some cases, mom is doing Thai-Robics, and dad and the kids are in Taekwondo. Or mom and dad are doing our Ultimate Body Challenge and the kids are in Taekwondo. Nonetheless, the families have a common experience that they share together, and the enthusiasm continues long after class ends and while they're at home.

Remember that movie with Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfire? I don't remember the line verbatim, but Mrs. Doubtfire (Robin Williams) made a comment about keeping a marriage together. She was asked how do you re-light the flame in your marriage. Mrs. Doubtfire said, "...the key is to not let it go out."

It's my belief if we share experiences as a family, and as couples, we will keep that flame in our marriages and in our family, going strong. You don't have to sign the family up for Taekwondo, Thai-Robics, or The Ultimate Body Challenge to get this experience, although that would be a surefire way (hint, hint).

All you need to do is find an activity that allows everyone to grow, either mentally, physically, or even spiritually. I've been doing rock climbing lately with my son, Isaac. Talk about a bonding experience! I'm holding him with a rope that's attached to a harness around my waist. I'm known as the "balayer." Rock climbing is like trying to solve a puzzle. I'm at the bottom watching Isaac trying to solve the puzzle of how to make it to the top of the wall. When he gets stuck, we work together to try and find the best "hold" to put his foot or hand on to solve this puzzle. When he fatigues or slips, he trusts that I will prevent him from falling to the ground. It's really a neat experience that helps us grow together. I see many families in our program that share the same enthusiasum with each other, and it always gives me a wonderful feeling watching it.

Respectfully,

Duncan Richardson
Chief Master Instructor
The Academy of World Taekwondo
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