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Testimonials
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Dear Wayne,
I want to share with you what blessing you’ve been to our family
over the past year and a half. I’ll never forget
receiving the CHOC’s Kid’s Health Magazine and reading
the article on Karate For All. I immediately picked up
the phone and called the telephone number printed in the
article to get additional information on the program. I
remember being so excited to see something offered that
Ronnie would be able to participate in, regardless of
physical ability. I also thought he might have some fun
and learn a little self-defense.
After a couple months of teaching and observing Ronnie
in class, you shared some recurrent themes you were
noticing with him. You asked if these were being
addressed through his school-based therapy, they
were not, although these were the same concerns his
teacher was having! You provided resources for me to
become better informed, which allowed me to be a better
advocate for my son. When I needed a referral for an
independent occupational therapy evaluation you were
able to provide me with the name and number of a very
well respected occupational therapist. You’ve lent me
books as well as you ear. You’ve taken time to assist me
in understanding the language and theories of karate, as
well as occupational therapy. You’ve even called just to
see how Ronnie’s evaluations and appointments were
going.
As you can see, my original purpose for signing Ronnie
up with Karate For All was mainly to provide a
recreational activity for Ronnie. Little did I know
then, that you would become such an important resource
for our family, that we would become part of the Karate
For All family and that Ronnie would benefit in so many
ways from your program.
Ronnie is so proud to wear his karate uniform and even
prouder when he earns a new belt color or belt stripe,
Karate For All provides him a sense of success and
belonging. He works at learning new kicks, punches and
kata’s. In fact, he now performs these moves with more
precision than I imagined he would be capable of a year
and a half ago. Ronnie also enjoys the other children in
the program. In fact, Ronnie went on his first play date
with a friend from Karate For All and was invited to his
first non-family birthday party by another friend
from his Karate For All class.
I’m very appreciative and grateful for all of the
effort, hard work and dedication you put into the Karate
For All program. You not only benefit the children who
attend your classes, but also their families. Ronnie has
benefited tremendously from having you in his life and
he would not be the same child today if it were not for
you. As you say in class arigato (thank you).
Sincerely,
Michelle
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