Retired Head Teacher

I am a retired headteacher, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Chief Instructor and Examiner for Norfolk in Choi Kwang Do. I am 72 years of age. When I was a headteacher, I ran a free after school club, using Choi Kwang Do as a means of helping children to overcome their aggression that was taking place at the time. And found that involving them in this Choi Kwang Do helped them in the school, not only in overcoming bullying, but also with their concentration and self-esteem. Choi Kwang Do training had other spin-offs. The Parents, started to support their children when they discovered how much improvement generally they had made, by coming to watch them grade, support and encourage them. This had not happened previously. Most of these children came from one-parent families on low income. The instruction is provided in a disciplined and friendly environment, which focuses on the personal and social development, rather than on competition. The training also helped physically and emotionally. The children have gained in confidence in their ability to defend themselves and to walk away from aggression, to set realistic goals, and to realise their own self-worth. They have learned to co-operate and to help others and several have gained their Black Belts. I am very committed to Choi Kwang-Do because it is an Art that anybody can take part in, young or old, without damage or harm to the body, and helps to keep you flexible and healthy even into old age.   Georgina Turvey 3rd Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor www.choikwangdo.co.uk