Parents often bring their children in to Olympic Karate to help them with focus, confidence, and fitness. And that’s exactly what Heather and Jayme Cousins did with their son, Alan, when he was five. Now 10, Alan has been an exemplary student – he’s two belts away from junior black belt, and a member of the STORM team that assists with leading classes.
Heather and Jayme saw the benefits that karate was having on their son and inquired about adult classes for themselves. Both joined, and now the entire family trains with us! Heather has become a dojo supermom. She trains in adult class two times a week, and cardio kick boxing when she’s able. Jayme, having trained in Judo in the past, joined with the intention of getting some physical fitness and practical martial arts techniques that he could partner with his past training.
Training as a family has allowed the Cousins’ to help each other with practicing their skills. Outside of karate, the family loves the outdoors; Alan is a Cub Scout and has traveled extensively to Scouts and Provincial Parks in Ontario, Heather is a Cub leader and an avid cyclist, and Jayme enjoys training and working with their puppy, Jasper.
Our dojo is made up of so many awesome families, and we are very proud of the community that we have – thank you to the Cousins family for their continual support and passion.
To book a free trial class for yourself (or for your entire family!), visit www.olympickarate.on.ca for more info!
Submitted by Olympic Karate and photo by Anita Watkins
