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TAE KWON DO MAN ON BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE | 
 enlarge | Author: Master Rory Kyle
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1877260
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 268
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 1418430714
EAN: 9781418430719
ASIN: 1418430714
Publication Date: July 8, 2004
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At the age of twelve, Joey was a shy boy who preferred doing things alone rather than interacting with others. His parents were very concerned about their only child. He was growing up so quickly, but without the social skills that would be so important for him when he entered high school and college. They tried everything that they could think of to get him interested in meeting other kids and spending time with them. But nothing seemed to work. Until one day, when his mom came across an ad in the yellow pages about self defense classes. Signing Joey up for the martial arts completely changed his way of life. Over his years in Tae Kwon Do, he transformed from a timid, bashful introvert into a gregarious, self confident young man, eager to accept and face the challenges before him.
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 Inspiring Story August 4, 2006
I found this to be an inspiring story and one that dispelled a lot of myths about martial arts.
It is very easy to read and to associate with the main character, "Joey". Everyone has feelings of low self esteem some time in their life. This story shows how one very shy boy, along with the help of caring family and friends, overcomes his self doubt and finds it within himself to achieve his goal. He becomes a confident and self assured young man through the lessons he learned from Tae Kwon Do.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone in the same situation, or anyone curious about learning more about martial arts and the positive effects it can have on your life.
A guide to parenting August 3, 2006
I first met Rory Kyle in 1976 at Valparaiso University and since I have not met a more disciplined or compassionate person. Rory as a young man was extremely confident and sure of himself. He left school, entered a prestigious accounting firm and had a stellar career there. A few years later he left to devote himself to his discipline. Tae Kwon Do.
Rory has the ability to master anything that he focuses on, his latest effort in writing this book is no exception. Bringing to the market a fictional story (perhaps loosely related to his personnel experiences?) is no exception. Rory brings to these pages the anxiety of parents who want their child to be happier, the confusion of childhood, as well as the pleasure of finding something to which you belong, and in time become part of.
Reading this book as a novel is a mistake, this is more of a life reference as to how to approach challenges and in turn conquer. If you are a parent with concerns your child that may be a bit awkward or shy, and you need a place to turn, this book will help you direct your childs energies, whether towards Tae Kwon Do or other programs, and become part of something.
Easy Read, Informative for Youth and Parents April 27, 2006
I found Tae Kwon Do Man to be inspiring and very challenging, especially for young and old having low self esteem or just not much self confidence. Master Rory writes an easy to understand story of how the mind and body work together to develop a whole person. Master Rory shows that Joey's parents, instructor, best friend and girlfriend are all part of his life long maturation process. As a retired teacher and coach, I can think of several students that would have benefited from reading about Joey's life experiences. I have never taken Tae Kwon Do, but see its merits and benefits from this book. I highly recommend this book to adolescents and parents alike.
Excellent Read! April 9, 2006
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from Master Kyle. Anyone young or not so young could benefit from this work concerning self esteem and confidence. I found it very inspirational.
Top Notch, Well Written Story For Both Young and Old March 18, 2006
Tae Kwon Do Man on Building Self Confidence by Master Rory Kyle is a book I found to be very inspiring, especially for those having a problem with low self esteem - a situation that seems to affect countless numbers of children, as well as many adults, in today's world. It tells how an individual can overcome the feeling of low self worth and completely turn his or her life around through participation in a well structured martial arts program and under an instuctor whose main focus is to instill in each student the "I can" type of mentality and approach to life. Under the guidance and tutelage of his instructor, affectionately know as Tae Kwon Do Man, Joey Bergman transformed from a shy, introverted twelve year old into a confident, athletic young man ready to take on life's challenges as an adult. Such a program, as illustrated so effectively in this book, should allow people to realize there is a solution to improving one's self confidence which parents, for their children, and adults, for either themselves or others that they know, up until now they may not have considered. I highly recommend that this book be shared and read by both children and adults of all ages.
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