The 5 tenets of Taekowndo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit. In the case of Lea, there is a 6th one: getting enough strength and confidence to give the kick of terror to the boy who bullies her at school.
photo: Lea in the street in Shanghai after Taekwondo class practicing some moves on her father
2 replies on “Day Two Hundred Fifty Two, October 1, 2011”
Love it!
One of our nieces, at that time not much older than Lea now, and who’s also practicing Taekwondo, was showing us her reference book, and with gleaming eyes was telling and showing us: “This is my favourite kick!”
That is so sweet! I love how they feel so good about themselves when they can achieve these kicks. It makes them feel so much stronger.