I attended tae kwon do because I wanted to learn martial arts. Doing tae kwon do, I learned respect an ddiscipline. To do tae wkon do, I had to give up on tennis so I wouldn't be late all the time. Tae wkon do has helped me feel stronger than before. I enjoy sparring best because it was like practicing against a moving target. Earning my black-belt would mean I have accomplished kicking, forms, speed, balance, and strength. After a little more than 2 years, getting my black-belt is like earning something I didn't cheat for. My black-belt was earned by hard work and dedication. When I get my black-belt I want to show it off to my friends. Training at Jim's tae kwon do is hard work but it was fun." By Everest, 10 years old