TESTIMONIALS

We certainly enjoyed the Survivor Tournament this past weekend. Again, thank you for all you do for Starling and the other children. From my general observations, your DOJO competitors exhibit the mannerisms that positively reflect on your teachings. They seem to be a notch above the others in the way they handle themselves both while competing and during the downtimes. Thank you again for being such a positive influence in her life, especially now that she is entering her high school years!

Al Eargle

Learning self-defense was only about 20% of the reason I wanted Ryan to take karate. Learning self-discipline, respect and good sportsmanship is far more important to me and I want it to be important to him. Anything you can do to reinforce that is greatly appreciated. The primary reason I chose The Karate Dojo is because I could tell from all the comments & profiles on some of the students that these qualities are part of your teaching philosophy.

Jana Smith

I have spent my life fighting to be better than I am and I have always been one to push myself to the limit…and since my son has been apart of the DOJO, my personal slogan, is "Give Out Before You Give Up." There is not a day that goes by that I am not exhausted trying to be two parents for my son, finish grad school, maintain a household, work full time and still be the person I long to be in order for my son to learn about being a parent and to learn to overcome all the adversities that we may endure. As a counselor to be, I also know that answering to a greater power than self, should always be a guiding factor. The power should be God, but God has many servants, that power could be to yourself, to your family, to your Sensei, or to your Dojo family.

Accountability is a great factor in achieving humility.

Jennifer Miller (Skyler Miller's Mom)

Thanks to you and your wonderful staff for all that you are doing to help Devin and Bryce become the best lil' men they can be.

Lynnette Radford

My daughter Hannah started with The Karate Dojo a month ago and it has been wonderful. I get hom from work and her homework is done so I actually get to enjoy the evening instead of saying Hannah do your homework, Hannah do your homework...and before you know it the entire evening has been wasted I am aggravated. It is also helping her with being more responsible and independent in doing her school work. Since she has had to do her homework herself at The Karate Dojo there is no more of asking mom a hundred questions and wanting her to sit by her side while she does her homework. If she has any school work at home now she just does it because she is learning to figure it out on her own.

Thanks Homework Team!! After watching a karate class at the Dojo it is so much more than I thought it would be. It is not just a few kicks and punches. You have a wonderful program put together where they get self discipline, learn to stay focused and doing all kinds of activities to get great exercise. For a girl it is so much better than dance classes where all they do all year long is practice the same dance for the year end recital.

Thanks Sensei!! Also the Fridays where the kids just have fun are wonderful. Hannah absolutely love it.
Thanks Patti!! I am so glad to be at a small business where it is very professional ran. If I have any questions or concerns you always there to help in any way you can and thanks for being understanding.
Thanks Julia!!

Michelle Brown

My story started in 2004...I had reached my top weight of 288 lbs. After trying many different attempts unsuccessfully, I was invited by a friend to come to The Karate Dojo. I thought ok I will go and try it but there is NO way I will ever be able to do this. Walking in feeling intimidated by this little bald headed, long goateed man, it was much more than I had anticipated. Never did he make me feel incapable of doing this, if anything he was always encouraging and uplifting. Sensei always sat down and said what can I do to help you reach your goal, what can I do to help you. After 2 years of staying in the Dojo, life got busy and I fell out...still using what Sensei taught I was able to maintain my weight loss which is a total of 88 lbs. up to this point. I walked back into the Dojo after being gone for 2 years and felt like I was walking back in after only being gone for a day. Sensei still remembered my name and never made me feel bad for leaving. Now after being out of the Dojo for 2 years I am back to accomplish the rest of my weight loss goal of 40 more pounds, and a healthier lifestyle. I do thank you for being the person you are and having such a wonderful heart to care for...your not just customers, but your friends.

Carissa Merchant

I just want to say Thank You! I really appreciate everything you do. You really are  an AWESOME Sensei. You care about your students more than you have to (or should). I'm thankful for you in so many ways you just don't even know. I know you try to separate personal from business, but I'm sooooo thankful your my friend too!! I know that there's no way I could understand all the work you have to do in running a business, but I know its a lot, yet still you always have time for people when they need you. I just wanted to let you know that I'm glad to be a part of your Dojo and I plan on never leaving (whether you like it or not). I know I've said it before, but I'm so glad we came to your Dojo. I know I would have never found another teacher (or friend or boss) like you!!!!

Julia Ayers

"I wanted to let you know a couple of things (these are good, don't worry). The first is how proud I am of Emily, not for making rank, but for sticking with it and trying so hard, especially on her latest test. I think her desire to continue speaks very highly of you, your Dojo, and your commitment to your students. The second is Carlos. He has grown a lot, especially in the last few months. Not only has his karate improved tremendously, but he seems to have matured a lot as well. Another testament to you and your Dojo.

Dick Weick