"In November of 2009 my wife and I signed our entire family up to learn Taekwondo for the purpose of maintaining physical fitness. Since starting, we have been able to increase our physical endurance, strength, discipline, flexibility, and muscle tone. Mr. Gray and the entire staff at Southern Maryland Martial Arts Academy has had our best interests at heart and have provided a non threatening atmosphere that challenged and supported us as novices in the world of martial arts. As a result, my children and I have placed first in the state and other regional competitions, we have earned our yellow belts in Taekwondo, and we are planning to attend the national competition to take place in Florida. The variety of classes offered has supported our health and fitness needs and goals as a family. Southern -Maryland Martial Arts Academy has become a second family to us, and the results that have occurred have made this life changing approach to working out worthwhile."
Elton and LeWan Hutchison
May 31st, 2010
"Our sons have been taking classes at Southern Maryland Martial Arts for the last three years. It has been a wonderful experience for our entire family. We have seen our oldest son gain confidence and become more physically fit. It's so exciting to watch his progress! Our youngest son enjoys competing and looks forward to class every day. It is his goal to be a tae kwon do instructor at your school when he's old enough! We especially like that the classes are structured and disciplined and that the students always get a great physical workout. Your instructors know how to challenge the students in a way that is fun for them. The students are always encouraged to do their best, in class and in life. We are very pleased with the instruction that our children receive at your school and look forward to many more years of classes. Thank you to everyone at Southern Maryland Martial Arts!"
Steve and Nicole Vickers
August 24th, 2006
"It's great to have instructors that not only accentuate the positive in each child but also help each child to improve their skills with confidence. I'm really impressed with the patience and help the instructors give to each and every child."
Mrs. Tina Koustenis
February 18, 2005
"Your Taekwondo program has been a really terrific experience for my son, Jack. It has helped to keep him physically fit and to build his confidence in a way that is really fun for him. Your instructors are extremely patient yet attentive to the needs of each student. The program is disciplined but not to the point of overburdening either parent or child. I have been so impressed with the skills of the instructors, the personalized attention and the overall experience we have had with your school. It's hard to believe that Jack has now earned his purple belt. His determination to succeed is due to the remarkable way you have of "reaching" each child and then building them to their potentials. I would just like to say Thank You.
Sincerely,
Christi L. Brendlinger
November 5, 2004
"My family joined SMMA four years ago. We have been involved in both Taekwondo and JuJitsu. This experience has been one of the most fulfilling we have had. The instructors take the time to know each student and their capability. The classes are challenging and disciplined and the instructor treat each student, child or adult, with respect and understanding. While my children have been involved in these programs, their determination, self respect and self discipline have improved greatly. The discipline has even helped in their school work! We have worked our way to three black belts with one more in the spring!! To top it all off we have made some great friends! Thank you SMMA!!"
Meg Herlihy
December 23, 2004
