tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683024005856756512.post1047978773289374257..comments2023-04-22T18:15:16.176-04:00Comments on Looking Through The Glass {the blog}: New Helmets/GMA/SafetyKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497038751410358786noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683024005856756512.post-14696083963003892812008-03-29T13:17:00.000-04:002008-03-29T13:17:00.000-04:00as a follow Martial Arts parent, I too cringed at ...as a follow Martial Arts parent, I too cringed at the ultimate fighting done by kids withOUT safety gear! <BR/>It's one thing to get your kids into a great martial arts school and teach self defense and confidence, but what the ultimate fighting is teaching is out and out brutual. Wow!<BR/><BR/>On a side note --- I have to share my son just earned his red belt in Tae Kwon Do last night :) <BR/>If all goes right he should be able to test for his black belt this December. <BR/><BR/>I've been reading your postings, but haven't really had a lot of time to write in the guestbook. <BR/><BR/>I always love your pictures. I wish I could take pictures half as good as you! :) <BR/><BR/>Kristine (from Minnesota)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683024005856756512.post-49243166001919525532008-03-28T11:31:00.000-04:002008-03-28T11:31:00.000-04:00Good monring K family,Mrs. K, I just went to the G...Good monring K family,<BR/>Mrs. K, I just went to the GMA website and read the article about kids and ultimate fighting and I have to say I am extremely upset by it! I've said before I am a black belt and yes, I agree that kids need to be taught self-defense but c'mon...that's not defense, that's agression and brutality! I agree with you completely that schools that teach agression are bad news. We have enough agressive adults in the world who will intentionally harm others. Let's not encourage children to be the same way. I love that I read your posts and always come away with hope and inspiration. Good for you and Mr. K. for teaching your amazing children that fighting solves nothing. You guys are wonderful! Have a great day.<BR/>Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,<BR/>Tanya Nicole ServisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683024005856756512.post-88411069327346814852008-03-28T11:16:00.000-04:002008-03-28T11:16:00.000-04:00Ugh, I hate irresponsible journalism. I know from...Ugh, I hate irresponsible journalism. I know from my 5+ years of martial arts training that the majority of schools use extreme caution when teaching students (and adults) fighting, sparring or self-defense. It’s too bad that one poor example was shown on national TV, and it will give a bad name to all of the good schools out there. <BR/><BR/>Um, on a lighter note, I am glad that the boys got their hair cut, but next time, can we have a "before" picture? I am having a hard time imagining "broccoli head" without thinking that Kody's hair has turned green! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com