One conversation. A firsthand perspective.
01 The concern
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JJordan Current parent · Martial arts
AlexMy daughter is 9 and pretty shy. I'm thinking about martial arts, but I'm worried she'll feel intimidated. Was your daughter nervous at first?
JordanVery! She actually refused to go onto the mat at her first class. I thought we'd be leaving after five minutes.
02 The firsthand experience
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JJordan Current parent · Martial arts
AlexOh wow. What happened?
JordanThe instructor let her watch and invited her to try just one activity. Nobody pushed her. By the third class she was running in ahead of me!
AlexThat's encouraging. Has it helped her confidence outside of class?
03 A more confident decision
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JJordan Current parent · Martial arts
JordanDefinitely. She's still quiet, but she's much more willing to try new things. That's been the biggest change for us.
AlexThat's exactly what I'm hoping for. I think we'll give a trial class a shot. Thank you!
JordanOf course! Hope she enjoys it.
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