We have trained with the Mattevi's since 1997 in MN, and now wish them well in their new N. Carolina home. Each member of our family took karate lessons...3 sons, 1 daughter and eventually father and mother too ! (We, the parents, found that what was good for our kids, was good for us too...i.e. added self-confidence, etc.) Our two youngest sons began lessons in the 1st and 3rd grade...progressing to black belt at ages 13 and 15. Each of our children learned to 'listen with their eyes as well as their ears'...i.e. watch/pay attention to the teacher. The use of manners...""yes sir"" and please/thank you are used in classes...and help young people to use the same good manners in other settings. In addition, the positive respectful environment is not easily found elsewhere...and is a positive force for wanting to do well. The Character Development found at this school...of honesty, respect, trying your best, applauding fellow students efforts, etc., ect. - is Priceless !
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