But soccer wasn't the only Martial arts taught them more than just physical skills. Lindsay Freeman Lindsay Freeman sport that kept the boys It instilled discipline, respect, and the importance of busy. In addition to their perseverance. Each belt level was a milestone, a time on the field, Corben reminder of how far they had come and how much and Bosten were dedicated further they could go. Their sensei often spoke of the martial artists. They had value of integrity and humility, lessons that resonated recently earned their yellow deeply with Corben and Bosten. belts, a testament to their Balancing soccer and martial arts was no easy feat, but commitment and their love for both sports kept them motivated. As perseverance. The martial parents, we marveled at their dedication and the life arts dojo had become a lessons they absorbed along the way. Watching our second home, where they children grow into confident, skilled, and respectful learned the art of self- young athletes was the greatest reward. And seeing defense and invaluable life Charley support her brothers with unwavering lessons. Charley was always enthusiasm fills us with joy. Spring means sports, sports, sports. The season there too, clapping and brought a whirlwind of activity for Corben and encouraging them through Bosten, who wrapped up their fourth soccer season every belt test and training with great enthusiasm and remarkable growth. Their session. love for the game had blossomed since they first Under the watchful eye of kicked a ball, and now, their skills were sharper, their their sensei, they practiced teamwork stronger, and their competitive spirit, their katas and sparring inherited from Mom and Dad, was fiercer than ever. techniques with precision Every Saturday morning, the soccer field buzzed with and focus. The dojo's walls excitement. Dressed in matching jerseys, Corben and echoed with their shouts of Bosten would eagerly join their teammates. They determination as they darted across the field with speed and agility, each pushed themselves to new pass and goal showcasing their dedication and hard limits. The black belt work. Their parents and grandparents, always on the training program is a sidelines, cheered them on with pride, their voices rigorous journey they are blending with the crowd's roar. And right beside them embracing. was their little sister Charley, whose cheers rang out Spring meant sports, sports, sports for Corben, Bosten, the loudest, and her infectious enthusiasm inspired and their little sister Charley, and they wouldn't have it her brothers to give their best. any other way.