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Matthew Shanks III Dan 2004 The first 12 years of Taekwondo training |
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1st Kup grading at the UKTA 30th Anniversary celebration |
2004 Video Clips in gallery |
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"Matthew Shanks first arrived at the Parklands Dojang soon after the club became established, in 1992. He quietly got on with his training and just seemed to enjoy himself from day one. He was an instructor's dream junior student; he accepted what he was taught, asked lots of pertinent questions, and had supportive parents who trusted me with their little boy! Over the years Matthew just kept coming along to training sessions without a major break, achieving excellent grading results, considering his very young age. Every Masters seminar was a hurdle for him which he overcame, and this, I believe, helped to develop his very mature character. Matthew Shanks is the perfect example of a first rate black belt brought up the hard way - having graded at each stage when he was truly ready for the next one. Now in 2004, he is a first rate practitioner and a highly respected assistant instructor within his home club where he grew up. He has also developed a particular skill in helping other people to learn. Matthew is sure to succeed in life in whatever he chooses to do, and I believe that his Taekwondo training has helped in many ways. Also, as he started so young, he is certain to make a good, young Taekwondo master one day - a true inspiration." |
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