Ben Smith
October 19, 2017 12:39
I came across this martial arts school by accident one day almost 10 years ago, and I'm so glad I did! I've been attending every week ever since! Mr. Pope is an excellent instructor and coach, and this excellence comes from the 30+ years of experience he has competing and training. It shows in his well thought out and amazingly effective martial arts system.
The atmosphere at the school is friendly and fun and I enjoy the camaraderie, the exercise, and the endless challenge of constantly improving my martial arts skills. I appreciate how well-rounded the school is, such that I can delve into traditional forms, point sparring, REAL self defense (not the wishful thinking some schools teach!), and kickboxing. The skilled instructors and my fellow students all offer me both advice and friendly competition that pushes me to improve my skills and my physicality.
I could go on praising both the school and Mr. Pope himself, but I will let my 10 years of attendance (with no plans to stop!) speak for itself to vouch for how valuable I find the experience to be. I'd recommend it as the perfect place for kids and adults.