Thursday, November 26, 2009

Taekwondo for Ryan

Dear YY
Papa and Mummy started you on Taekwondo lessons at the nearby CC recently.
On one hand, we wanted you to have some sporting exposure other than the normal academic enrichments.
On the other hand, it pained us to see how the coach "rough handle" the new trainees.
Not that you were being abused physically during classes. But as Papa put it across, being "takan" in army terms.
Papa actually signed up for this course and had attended the first lesson with you. However his old injuries (or rather "newly founded" old injuries) in both wrist and leg prevented him from further participation.
We are in a dilemna now. While we would like to cultivate perservance in you, we feel that you are too young to be subjected to all these nonsensical treatment and be toughened up in this way.
Of course, you being the innocent you, when asked, just felt that the coach is strict, but also look forward to still continuing because you think Papa will be re-joining you soon.
We have until end of this course term to decide and take it from there.
Looks like Mummy has to start preparing mentally for your army days gradually.....

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

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