One of the best ways of judging our Schools are by the Testimonials We Receive From Parents

Dear Mike

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all you have done for James over the years he has been a student of yours.
When he came to you he was a timid and clumsy child. Taekwondo certainly gave him personal confidence, poise, discipline and self esteem that I am sure has had a significant impact on his life so far and will certainly be of benefit for years to come.

All the best to you in First Defence.
Best Regards
Bill Thornton

Hello Mike,

My daughter , Emma, attends the Hayle club and loves it. It has done wonders for her confidence. David and Shelly are fantastic with the students and should be congratulated for all their hard work.Please use my comments on the site, I really mean them and can see the changes in the kids, you are all doing a very worthwhile job which is much appreciated by the other parents as well. Again many thanks for the work you all do.
From Dr. Richard Pearn

Hi Mike,

 
First of all I'd like to say a huge thank you for your ( and all the other instructors) help,patience and tuition on my journey to Black Belt, it's still sinking in, & I still can't stop grinning every time I see it ;-) it is indeed very special.

Best regards
Chris Lawrence 1st Dan

Dear Mike,

Since receiving his Lil Dragon Programme 2 weeks ago I have seen a change in my son Finlay. I understand that for one of his badges he must be a helping hand. Well despite getting wetter than I ever have before I now have the cleanest car wheels in Falmouth and I haven't made his bed in 4 days- thats a record. We are also experiencing a change in his attitude, please & thank you are more and more evident. I will let you know we are getting on so that Finlay can prove he is worthy of his helping hands badge.
Yours
Neil Roach

We conducted a self defence course at Redruth School during their Activities week. We held four 1 hour seesion and taught over 200 students.

Many thanks for running your course the students really enjoyed themselves and hope to see to in school again soon.

Kathy Dodd
Business Manager
Redruth School

The Youth Of Today

On Saturday morning I witnessed my 16 year old son attack an old (er) man (sorry Ken), pick a fight with the loverly Maddie and then exhibit wanton destruction by kicking a wooden board into pieces. Was I horrified? is he grounded for the next ten years? Not at all; I beamed with pride and (discreately) blew him a kiss for a job well done. I was of course watching the Taekwondo demonstration as part of the Constantine Carnival weekend celebrations. Orginated in Korea Taekwondo was brought into the Uk in 1967 as an unarmed form or self defence. Students learn specific punching, kicking, blocking and interception techniques to defend themselves and defeat opponents. They must learn to show self-discipline, respect and courtesy. The fantastic 5 year old dragons showed this by bowing to their instructors before beatign them into submision with foam sword play.
One point, however, I would like to make to Chief Instructor Mr. Mike Beard; will you please emphasise to your students that blocking techniques are not meant to be applied when an unsespecting mothers move in towards our offspring for a good night kiss?

Sara Carney