After years of wanting to take karate lessons, we have decided to give it a try. While reading through posts on the homeschool message board we joined, I discovered an instructor willing to offer his services. I wrote down his name and contact information in my little notebook to do a follow-up. I checked out the website, read some success stories on a child with focusing issues, ADD, and a couple of other issues.
Although she hasn't brought karate up recently, I am hoping she still shows interest. When I spoke with the instructor over the phone I told him she has focusing issues. She also lacks confidence. He was so nice and said no matter what they would work with her to make her feel comfortable. That was that. She will participate in three trial classes and then we will make our decision.
I'm trying to keep it a surprise for her. In fact, I really wanted it to be a surprise for her birthday, but we decided it would be a better idea to find out if she likes it and is willing to put forth the effort. Fingers crossed!
