So Proud !!

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

And So you should Be Very Proud, its a lovely story

Great story, chuffed for you and your boy chief

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

Well done Regan. Fantastic achievement. Every child has a talent-it is a case of finding it and nuturing it.

My eldest lad has just been selected for trials for the Hampshire Junior PGA golf academy. Really proud of him. My middle boy has just started playing football and is loving it-he's not a bad player but already he has a great long throw-my mini leggy!
My daughter as yet to find a real talent-she has tried lots of things but not found anything that she excells at. She soon will i hope. Hopefully my baby son will find a talent that makes him happy.

simular story to myself, bullied in school and took many beatings untill i took up Kickboxing! after a few years i was travelling and had a few fights, the bullying stoped, the bullys were getting a beating and then learnt not to take shit from anyone anymore, too many school years of hiding

all confidence

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

Well done Regan. Fantastic achievement. Every child has a talent-it is a case of finding it and nuturing it.

My eldest lad has just been selected for trials for the Hampshire Junior PGA golf academy. Really proud of him. My middle boy has just started playing football and is loving it-he's not a bad player but already he has a great long throw-my mini leggy!
My daughter as yet to find a real talent-she has tried lots of things but not found anything that she excells at. She soon will i hope. Hopefully my baby son will find a talent that makes him happy.

Thats great Chief

Steve that is a lovely story and not boring at all, you are obviously a very proud father and tell Regan to keep at it and strive for the very top and be the best he can be.

Steve that is a lovely story and not boring at all, you are obviously a very proud father and tell Regan to keep at it and strive for the very top and be the best he can be.

Cheers Carl

Great little read, well done to you and Regan!

Superb

You have every right to feel proud,and say WELL DONE to your lad from me

What a fantastic story lets hope he makes the Welsh Karate team and you and your lad can walk around the pitch at half time with the trophy. At least he will have something to aim for if you tell him

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

Great story, & one i can personally relate to.

What a fantastic story lets hope he makes the Welsh Karate team and you and your lad can walk around the pitch at half time with the trophy. At least he will have something to aim for if you tell him

His first ambition is his Black belt then he has said for a long time he would love to get in the Wales Squad. Thanks for all the comments that you have all left. I wasn't expecting such a response from so many

good on your lad and you should be proud mate

Great read! Hope you have many proud moments still to came

I volunteer with the Army Cadet Force and the change you see in kids is unbelievable. Not all kids thrive in a school environment for one reason or another. After school clubs such as sports, Acf etc really help kids gain confidence and understand discipline whilst striving for personal goals.

The government should try and fund after school clubs more as they are a great help.

Congrats to you and your son

Congratulations to young chief.

not boring at all mate,you may infact be helping others by sharing this with us,tell your boy welldone and keep practising

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

Great stuff mate. Hope he goes on to fulfil his dream. My middle daughter is a lovely little skinny kid and she's doing karate now and on her 2nd belt. She loves it and I really want her to keep it up. I've offerred her a really nice present if she gets a black belt. You worry about your kids and if she knows how to defend herself then thats one thing less to fret over.

Good luck to Regan and you are absolutely right to be proud of your son.

When my boy Regan was 10 he was one of the most unhappy little lads around. He had no confidence his schooling wasn't going great. He was assessed and we were told he had the least confidence they had ever come across. They also thought he might suffer from Asperger's. He would only really talk to immediate family members and it was little things that also alerted us to Aspergers. Like he never liked change he had a routine he didn't want to change anything, from the little things like when he got in the car it always has to be behind the passenger seat. He wouldn't sit anywhere else. After tests Aspergers was ruled out thankfully.

He was just turning 11 he had been on to me and the Wife that he wanted to start Karate,we both thought that wouldn't be for him but now and again he would mention it. So we looked into it and found a club in Bargoed and from the first time he done it he was hooked and even more surprising he was damned good at it. His confidence started to soar also his Sensei told me he would make a Champion out of him one day, for which i have never forgotten those words.
His Schooling started to slowly improve and bit by bit he exceeded the levels they put in front of him.

Roll on nearly two and a half years later he will be going for his Black belt next year and he is improving all the time. So far he has got to two National quarter finals in Competition and last night one of the Sensei's said to me how much Regan has improved and said he is a future Wales team member if he carries on the same way.

Sorry for boring you all with this but he really makes me proud and the fact he never gave up. And anyone else who has kids in a similar position there is a way out for children with difficulties you just need to find what can switch that light on.
Yes he is still shy yes he still likes his routines but as time goes by the confidence levels are still climbing.

that was better reading than any of your match days stories chief.

hopefully regan continues to grow in confidence and continues to succeed in karate

i remember you posting oooh probably a year ago, saying you were devastated to have to miss a big city game but it was to watch your son do a karate competition. didnt know you back then, but vaguely remember it, bet your glad you went to watch him now

all the best to him for the future

Happy for you and your familly mate. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks your son could kick your butt

brill mate it"s wot makes us want to be a dad

Lawnmower what club does your girl go to and where does she grade ? And does she do Shotokan ?
Milly thanks for that and whats wrong with my match reports That grading i was going to miss that was in February when we played Newcastle away and i had everything booked up, But in the end i booked an earlier flight out and got to his grading to see him get his Brown belt.

brilliant mate, very inspirational..

we touched on this story up in theale mate on wednesday , good stuff!!!

we touched on this story up in theale mate on wednesday , good stuff!!!