Dear Paul,
I would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful expertise with our son James in your Little Ninja's class. Although James has only been with you for one term, he counts the days until he can don his white uniform again. I am completely amazed at your most professional, yet extremely personal level that you relate to "your kids" in your 5-6 year old class.
I'm sure its a very difficult task to make Little Ninjas respectful to the rigid traditions of karate and also balance it with fun, energetic activity, quiet reflection and consideration for their friends in the class.
You do all this so well and I can see the benefits you share with them enhancing their development at school and other personal activities they undertake. You just make it great fun!
Many thanks again,
Margie Tissot
Students at Sacre Coeur College in Camberwell, Vic, learn to defend themselves
Dear Paul,
Thanks very much for running the self-defence programme with the girls. Like last year, the girls both had a great time and also gained a lot from the classes in terms of awareness and more importantly, their self-confidence. They have been talking about the classes all week and I think the evaluations with confirm the very positive feelings.
I would also like to complement you on your manner with the girls - they relate to you very well and feel very comfortable in your classes an in your presence. This has added to the girls' enjoyment of the classes and also improved their learning.
Thanks again for your efforts and I hope to be able to work with you again.
Neale Baker,
Year Nine Coordinator
Sacre Coeur College