White to Black Belt - at Cape Coral Karate

 1. When your child first started karate, was there something you hoped would improve?

2. What's different about your child today compared with when they started?

3. Was there a particular moment when you first noticed that change?

4. Has anyone else—a teacher, family member, or friend—noticed a difference?

 Nothing to prepare or memorize. Just think about your experience. When we get together, we'll simply have a conversation. 

Good for parents who simply love the program and the environment.

1. What were you looking for when you first came to Cape Coral Karate?

2. What surprised you after your child started training?

3. What does your child enjoy most about coming to class?

4. As a parent, what do you value most about the program?

This could uncover things we don't normally talk about—how instructors treat the kids, friendships, structure, encouragement, atmosphere, etc.

 Perfect for longer-term families and higher-ranking students.

1. Think back to your child's first few classes. What do you remember?

2. What's something your child can do today that would have been difficult for them back then?

3. What has earning belts and overcoming challenges taught your child?

4. If you could talk to a parent who's considering karate but hasn't taken that first step, what would you tell them?

That last question is particularly powerful because you're not selling Cape Coral Karate—the parent is talking to another parent.

Then:

Here are a few things to think about before we talk.

There are no right answers and nothing to memorize.

We're simply interested in your family's experience.

I'd keep a handful of follow-ups in your head:

“Tell me more about that.”
“When did you first notice that?”
“Can you give me an example?”
“What was she like before?”
“What is she like now?”
“Did that surprise you?”
“Has anyone else noticed it?”
“How did that make you feel as a parent?”

And one I especially like:

“What does your child think has changed?”

I'd keep a handful of follow-ups in your head:

“Tell me more about that.”
“When did you first notice that?”
“Can you give me an example?”
“What was she like before?”
“What is she like now?”
“Did that surprise you?”
“Has anyone else noticed it?”
“How did that make you feel as a parent?”

And one I especially like:

“What does your child think has changed?”

 Here are a few things to think about before we talk. There are no right answers and nothing to memorize. We're simply interested in your family's experience. 

 “Tell me more about that.”
“When did you first notice it?”
“How did that make you feel as a parent?”