JULY 2021

Meet Atharv Patil.

He is eleven years old and a first degree black belt.

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Atharv likes to play with legos, ride his bike,

collect hot wheels, and is very eager to learn about

cars and other forms of transportation. He loves to

learning new things. He also likes to play with his friends,

and help anyone who needs help.

 

Another hobby that he has is going to Taekwondo.  ​

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 Atharv had a little martial art experience prior to

Fair Lawn Taekwondo. His experience was very short, and he left

after he reached white belt with two stripes. He was tired after each

class, and eventually he finished the short term of his prior Taekwondo experience. Later, he took swimming classes which boosted his stamina,

and got him to the Taekwondo black belt that he is today! 

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Atharv started the Taekwondo journey because his friends started it,

and he wanted to start Taekwondo, as well. 

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"I had to overcome the obstacle of not being able to kick very hard,

and eventually I managed to kick very hard." - Atharv

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Taekwondo helped Atharv gain more self-confidence.  

"Now, I am more confident I can leap over a wall,

or something similar."​

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Atharv approaches obstacles more confidently,

where he ended up passing them.  

 

"The thing that motivates me to work harder is the fact

that I am a black belt, and I am setting an example

for my peers."

 

Atharv's proudest accomplishment is when I got my black belt,

and when I got into advanced math.

 

 When asked, what advice would you give to a new student,

 

"Put your best into your Taekwondo!"

 

When asked, what advice would you give your

younger self and older self, 

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"Try as hard as you can, at all times!!!"

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When asked, what would you like to be when you grow up, 

 

"I would like to be a doctor."

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When asked, how will your training from

Fair Lawn Taekwondo help you achieve your goals, 

 

"My training will help me in the self-confidence that I need to be a doctor."

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