- C.: First, as a Master, I must analyse the student, understanding his personality and physical capability. Once I understand who they are, I can plan what to teach and how to lead. For instance, a very violent child should be smoothed down, a very weak or too soft child through lack of confidence should be brought up a litlle bit and helped to be tougher. My main point is not only physaical capability, but mainly that I want them to change themselves.
G.C.: Children should be children; if they act like adults that is abnormal. When we teach children we tell them not to fight for nothing, but also we are not supposed to tell them, no matter what, don't fight. What is the purpose of children being here? They want to learn, want to gain ability to defend themselves and fight against bad people. When someone bothers or picks on a child then they can warn them a couple of times, but if they are being kicked and punched, they must fight back. We can not expect that if somebody hit you that you shouldn't fight back. As an instructor, therefore, we should teach them not to fight for nothing, but always to defend themselves.
TKD-KMA: In a society whereby crime and violence is increasing, is it right to be teaching a child to fight, or should we encourage them to love - aren't these two contradictory?
