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Mentor Inspires Troubled Teen With Martial Arts

Martial Arts Mentor

First Posted: 01/26/11 02:15 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:30 PM ET

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"John was one of those kids that was on the fence," Frank Hernandez tells TakePart of his 13-year-old mentee.

Before they met, John was getting into fights and failing in school. He had been suspended a few times, and John's mother, Bonita, was fielding daily calls from teachers about her son's behavior.

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alpi57
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12:08 AM on 01/31/2011
God....imagine an America filled with Frank Hernadezes........
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jessivehadit
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05:17 AM on 01/28/2011
Awesome!!! Martial Arts help so many, kids and adults!
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03:43 PM on 01/27/2011
Kudos to Mr. Hernandez for walking the walk, and congrats to John for changing for the better.
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08:30 AM on 01/27/2011
As the mom of 2 TKD black belts, I have seen numerous kids at risk come to learn martial arts. At the end of each session the students recite certain commitments, among them the pledge to treat others with respect (in fact, several reinforce that theme). Likewise, the necessary concentration has helped some kids with ADD/ADHD. I have found martial arts to be a wonderful mechanism for kids - problem remains the expense....
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08:14 AM on 01/27/2011
Martial arts are a great way to teach about non-aggression since they reinforce the principle of defense versus offense. Great initiative!
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