My son and i have joined the Shintai Kempo dojo in Visby.
They have the most genius set up ever; children and parents can train simultaneously at the dojo. That glove fit us just perfectly. SO, I sat there on a bench during the first practice as I had a sore back that day and watched my wee man listen and do his utter best fully concentrated. Those of you out there who knows him understand how much awesomeness that was in itself. I joined in at the practice after that and was well hooked.
That 1h passes by faster than you can say Shintai Kempo. SO much fun.
I am not ashamed to say that I thoroughly adore my sons instructors, Roger Kejda and Ulf Lundqvist, who clearly understands how to listen to, train and have fun with the kids. My son loves it!
My own instructor happens to be the founder of the style, Tommy Kedja, and is pure magic.He has ease, calmness and focus like an aura around him, very inspiring indeed!
I briefly played the devil’s advocate with myself wondering if it is a good idea to take a very impressionable 7-year-old to train martial arts. I followed my gut instinct after the first visit. This was the place for us. The right values, teachings and role-models were all present. It all felt vaguely familiar 😉
So my new beginning in sports landed on Shintai Kempo and I am so pleased with the path I landed on. I look forward to many more sore muscles and aching joint in the years to come. Yellow belt here I come! (she yells bravely after 3 sessions).
I have some stretching to do and water to drink.
Until later dear friends, Until later.
