Well

That parental called me, and I had a stern talk with them, about their behavior and especially since it was a grandmother, how she should know better and that it was very inappropriate behavior. I informed her that an apology letter was the least I expected from her before I even offered a solution to her grandson's problem.

Whence the letter was agreed upon, I gave this solution:

On January 3rd, 2008, at Muchenberger Center Gym for Green belts and above, due to the missed two weeks due to weather, I will offer a special Kata Class during the 30 minutes that is usually dedicated to Sparring. This time is 7:30-8pm. It will cost the same as a Sparring class, $2, and at the end students wishing can retest on their kata(s). Or if students have practiced hard over this break, they may retest before the first class by coming at 5:30pm. It should be stressed that kata is second to self defense in importance for rank advancement. Green belts must pass Taikyoku Sho Dan to get to blue, and moves 1-8 (first keop) are required for a Green Belt Black Stripe. Blue belts must know Kumo E Dan and the same 1-8 for a Black Stripe. Purple Belts should be able to perform all of Pyong E Dan for a Black Stripe and both Pyong E Dan and Pyong Sam Dan for an Orange belt. For assistance between now and January 3rd, use page 92 of your workbook for Taikyoku Sho Dan, or go to the karate website with videos at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/senseijames