May 2011- Black Belt Magazine
November 2010 - Crystal Reel Awards
Best Children Animation, Best Animation Director
Best Male and Female Voice Over Actors
Best Sound Production, Best Special Effects
March 2010 - Dove Foundation
"Harry Gets into the Swing of Things"
Received 5 out of 5 Doves!
Dove Worldview:
Harry has a very active imagination in which he can do anything. But in his real life things are much harder and sometimes scary. But with the help of his friends and instructor Dan, Harry learns that if you keep trying and never give up you will reach your goals.
Harry and his friends are a wonderful group that encourage children with positive values. This DVD teaches wonderful lesson about perseverance. We award this DVD the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal for all ages.
"Harry's First Martial Arts Lesson"
also received 5 out of 5 Doves
Dove Worldview:
“This is a great film, which is awarded our seal for family-friendly viewing. In this movie you will see some wonderful computer animation and a great beginner's instructional martial arts lesson. If you are looking to get your child interested in martial arts this will be a wonderful learning tool as the producers did a great job in teaching the basics such as courtesy, attention, guarding-stance, rear punch and front kick. They also promote respect, healthy eating and self-control.”
"Harry’s First Martial Arts Lesson"
Also Received Two out of Three Stars! From KIDS FIRST!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Juror Comments: “Good educational value, similar to the "Character Counts" program, which is a Family and Community Education lesson promoted in schools. Some 4H agents also promote that and this would fit right in. Bright colors, very positive information. Moves very quickly. Everything is well organized. For example, the teacher starts by telling the rules of martial arts, then the creed and then the moves. It emphasizes respect throughout. Language is very positive. There are no put downs or insults. The teacher at one point realizes the age of the child he has may not know how to read so he asks him and waits for an answer. Harry says he can read a little so the teacher sits on the floor with him and reads the creed so that Harry can understand. It enforces the idea of self esteem by getting kids to clean their rooms and keep them clean, having them stand at attention and listen. It promotes healthy food lifestyles and positive feelings.”
KIDS FIRST!® KID Juror Comments:
“Enjoyed it. It is engaging and entertaining for the children and grandparents or parents who watched along with the kids. All in one group wanted to watch it again. "It was good - I take Tae Kwon Do and the information is just like what I learned in my class." They really felt they learned a lot about how to not punch and hit people just because they wanted to. They felt they learned things about being courteous to their family and friends. One boy said he remembered that you should eat right and not just eat candy. The colors and graphics were great.”
