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HARRY'S FIRST MARTIAL ARTS LESSON

Enjoyed it. It is engaging and entertaining for the children and grandparents or parents who watched along with the kids. All in one group wanted to watch it again. "It was good - I take Tae Kwon Do and the information is just like what I learned in my class." They really felt they learned a lot about how to not punch and hit people just because they wanted to. They felt they learned things about being courteous to their family and friends. One boy said he remembered that you should eat right and not just eat candy. "The colors and graphics were great."

Good educational value, similar to the "Character Counts" program which is a Family and Community Education lesson promoted in schools. Some 4H agents also promote that and this would fit right in. Bright colors, very positive information. Moves very quickly. Everything is well organized. For example, the teacher starts by telling the rules of martial arts, then the creed and then the moves. It emphasizes respect throughout. Language is very positive. There are no put downs or insults. The teacher at one point realizes the age of the child he has may not know how to read so he asks him and waits for an answer. Harry says he can read a little so the teacher sits on the floor with him and reeds the creed so that Harry can understand. It enforces the idea of self esteem by getting kids to clean their rooms and keep them clean, having them stand at attention and listen. It promotes healthy food lifestyles and positive feelings.

Harry is an energetic six-year-old who is taking his first martial arts lesson. He quickly learns that martial arts is not just about punching and kicking, but is also about treating people with respect and learning self-control.