Testimonials from PMAA Students

Richard Herndon, who has two children in our program writes:

Classes Student takes:  Children's class
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: January 2000

The training Mitchell (age 12) has received has helped him with his confidence and helped him with his self-control.  Mitchell really enjoys the training, which gives him a physical outlet for his built up anxiety.  Since Mitchell has earned his black belt, his confidence has really soared.  Now that he has more leadership responsibility in the class it ha really helped him learn to be a leader among his peers.  I think this is an asset that will help him for the rest of his life.  It is never to early to learn how to be a leader!

The training has helped Alexandra (age 10) with her confidence, and most importantly,  she is more outgoing than she was before she started training here.  She used to be very shy, but she is beginning to break through her shyness.   Also, she is beginning to stand up for herself with other children and not allow them to push her around.

Ron Gordon writes about his son Caleb:

Classes Student takes: Children's class
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: August 2000

Physically, Caleb is stronger, better balanced, and has better coordination and conditioning.  Mentally, he is more focused and self-confident.   He is willing to try things now that before he have been afraid to do.

John Alan Baker,

Classes Student takes: Kali, Jing Mo Kuen, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: 2000

With over 10 years of previous training in Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Bando, Kali, Snow Tiger, and US Chuan Fa has this to say about what benefits he has received from his training here:

It has sharpened my skills, and introduced new ideas and training to me.  It has allowed me to set and achieve my goals and helped organize my Kali.  I get to be part of another martial family.

John Sul, 

Classes Student takes: Kali, Jing Mo Kuen, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: June 2000

With 2 1/2 years of previous Tang Soo Do training, says:

It has given me more confidence, experience,  self-defense skills, and is a fun, great exercise!  I enjoy this 10 times more than my previous training, and I have grown a lot in the last 6 months!

Angie Harvey, 

Classes Student takes: Mauy Thai Kick Boxing, Kali, Jing Mo Kuen, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: June 2000

With no previous experience,  says:

Besides the obvious physical benefits of endurance, strength, balance, etc., GMAA has been very beneficial in the training of my mind.  Focus and self-discipline carry over into all life experiences.  It makes me a better me.

Ty Ivy,

Classes Student takes: Mauy Thai Kick Boxing, Kali, and Wing Chun Kung Fu
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: 2000

With 21 years previous training in several disciplines, says:

More physically/mentally fit; more at ease with myself and my surroundings. Increased self-confidence and the joy of training and learning new things.  I enjoy the interaction with others who share the same interests.

Richard Herndon,

Classes Student takes: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Jing Mo Kuen, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Mauy Thai Kick Boxing
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: June 2001

With no previous experience, says:

I enjoy all aspects of the training from the physical and mental fitness to the constant learning process.  I have been training over 3 years now.  The one thing that I enjoy most is the constant learning, and the training at  this school provides that avenue for me.  My training also give me the confidence that I can  take care of myself in a life threatening situation.

Chang H. Lee,

Classes Student takes: Kali, Jing Mo Kuen
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: March 2002

With no prevous experience, says:

The best thing I have learned was that I could easily stay away from any type of stimulant drugs and training gives me self-control to prevent abuse of my skills.

Dave Grgetic,

Classes Student takes: Kali, Wing Chun, Jing Mo Kuen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date Started Grantham Martial Arts: May 2003
Previous Training: Shotokan - Black belt 3rd Dan (25 yrs.), Aikido - Green belt (2 yrs.), Taihojutsu - Green belt (2 yrs.) 

With 26 years previous training, says:

Wish I had come here years ago! 
Instruction:  Excellent, concepts and training are well thought out and presented logically and systematically.  Instructors adapt methods to meet the student's level of understanding. 
Curriculum:  Made available to students in writing! No Secrets!  material is that of some of the world's best instructors i.e. Inosanto, Fong, Chai. 
People:  All students and instructors are willing to help and are both friendly and interested in helping everyone get the most out of their training. 
Excellent sense of respect for senior students and each other without an emphasis on "pecking order."