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Dear Mr. Tim and Ms. Debbie,

My sons are learning about goals, discipline,acheiving, responsibility and most importantly respect for

themselves and others. They enjoy attending karate everyday, seeing their friends, working together and

learning new moves. Tim and Debbie are super role models and provide a creative, fun-rewarding

environment for all participants to develop.

Thank You,

Joan Pennell

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Dear Mr. Tim and Ms. Debbie,

I am writing to give you my heartfelt gratitude for what you have done for Michael. He has been with your

program for two years now and has progressed through the belts to be a brown belt at this point. I could not

be more proud! I believe that your program has provided him with greater confidence and an ability to

defend himself (if it were absolutely necessary). He uses the aspects of control espoused by your training

when engaging in the activties that comprise his daily life. I truely beleive that he is a better person (and will

be a better person) because of the training he has gained. My Favorite part of your school creed is that

"We are here to Change". You encourage your students towards the ideal of a "Black Belt Attitude".

Your program does not rework a child's personality; it enhances it and shows the child how to make the

best use of their talents. This is NOT a daycare, it is a program that helps children grow into better people

who will become aware of, and make the best use of their potential. Thank You for everything you have

done for my son.

Dr. Richard Musgrave

Associate Professor of Chemistry, St.Petersburg College

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Dear Mr. Tim and Ms. Debbie,

My son Eddie started at Tim McCahan American Karate Studio during the summer program. He was only

       4 years old at the time. He started out with a timid, yet eager mind and his begining White Belt. Now, he is            a very confident 8 year old boy who just earned his Brown Belt, Jr. Instructor acheivement, and to top it all              off the Student Of The Year award. In the last several years there has been a lot of physical and mental

       growth that has occurred within my son. I of course, as his mother, will always be his biggest fan and think

       he is the best no matter what! HOWEVER, the faith, persistence and individual attention that Mr. Tim has

       shown towards my son and every child at his karate studio goes beyond any karate school or after school

       program that I have ever seen. I cannot say enough about the program at Tim McCahan American Karate

       Studio. Mr. Tim, Ms. Debbie, and the entire staff have been a wonderful influence to eddie and myself. I

       honestly feel I owe a very large part of his self-respect, respect for others, self-esteem, self-confidence and

       his over all POSTIVE DIRECTION to this program. Mr. Tim has been a wonderful role model and a male

       influence in Eddie's life during some very important years of his life. I highly recommend this program to

       every parent who wants ti instill good values and respect in thier children.

       Sincerely,

       Sonya Wiesen

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       Dear Mr. Tim and Ms. Debbie,

I have been trying to write something that expresses my gratitude for all you do and for the karate school.

Please post this on your website for others to see. as you know, Tyler came to your program about 2 years

ago. At that time you could barely get him to look someone in the eye when he spoke. He felt awkward

and uncoordinated, like most 8-year olds. It is remarkable to see the change in just a few short years.

Now he exudes confidence and looks forward to working towards the next goal. He has often mentioned

that he wants to become a Black Belt. This is all great, but I wanted to share with you a conversation Tyler

and I had on the way home the other day. I was asking him about the upcoming testing and he shared that

when he changed belts to the next color he wanted to speak to his class. I asked him what he would like to

say to them. He wanted to tell them about  the things karate has taught him, self-respect, respect for others,

courage, strength, and integrity. He said he was learning a lot about honesty, about being an honest person.

As I looked at this already wonderful person, I was so awestruck at the impact his involvement in karate has

already had in his life... and even more so because he understood that himself as well.

Thank You so much for your vision and leadership.

Sincerely,

Lynn Gervais

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Dear Mr. Tim and ms. Debbie,

You guys at American Martial Arts After School Karate are dedicated in providing the utmost development

to our daughter Shyanne Sword. She has been going there for about a year and a half. Your primary focus

is on the students in becoming better individuals in life. You have taught her to be more confident in all she

does. She is demonstrating more respect and goodness towards all. Her academics are above grade

level. We are very proud of her. When we ask her, "What she wants to become?" she replies strongly,

"A Black Belt". American Martial Arts is the greatest thing that has happened to our daughter. It is very

convenient that you pick her up after school and knowing she is in a safe and rewarding environment.

We now know she will be independent and relying on herself to do the right things in her long life ahead.

She has met a lot of new friends and enjoys being there with everyone and you guys especially.

Sincerely,

The Swords

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