Three years ago, my husband and I were in similar circumstances, considering All-Pro Tae Kwon Do for our daughter. We wanted an activity that she would enjoy, and will enrich her at the same time. Tae Kwon Do fit exactly; if she could enjoy the program and commit to it. I would consider our daughter to be on the shy side. She had never participated in team-based sports, had experimented with different music activities, and excels in her academics. We were very skeptical that she would be willing to participate in an activity that was very public, and very physical. In retrospect, our concerns outlined her development areas precisely, and as it turns out, there was no better place for her toLearn than All-Pro Tae Kwon Do, under Master Fanelli's instruction. Master Fanelli will tell you that he teaches respect. The refreshing thing I have learned is that he does not demand it; the children learn to give it to him freely. The children learn that Master Fanelli has principles and values, and he is true to them. As you probably already know, our children can tell the fakes! Master Fanelli is sincere in his attention to each one of his students, and knows each one of them as Individuals. Our daughter has thrived in this environment. With each belt, we give her the opportunity to pursue the next belt, or to pursue a different activity altogether. Each time, she has chosen to go for her next belt. She has made Attaining her black belt her own Goal; not one imposed by us (although we are thrilled!). Master Fanelli has truly folded our family into his. Being a part of All-Pro Tae Kwon Do has enriched our daughter's life, and unexpectedly, it has enriched all of ours. You will not regret your time here. Welcome! We would not want to close this letter without a deep-felt Thank You to you personally. My husband is excited and proud to be joining our eldest in Tae Kwon Do classes. For me, I want to Thank You for the lessons you are teaching our daughter that you probably did not anticipate. She is empowered by what she has learned, and takes pride in her knowledge. Nothing brings this to light more pointedly than teaching her father palgue forms in class! It has also taught her ""respectful leadership""; she does not take advantage of the role reversal in class, and handles her leadership position with her father with grace. You are a strong figure in her life, and a wonderful role model.
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