My family and I have attended the Swinton academy for three years now. There is always a friendly and encouraging atmosphere in the school and the instructors are always willing to answer any questions or give advice on any aspect of the training we need help with. They regularly go out of their way to assist each of us in our own personal journey. We all enjoy the classes as a family and I find there is something for each of us individually:The youngest of my sons Daniel is in the Tiger Tots programme which teaches children life improvement skills such as to respect elders and not talk to strangers. The classes are energetic and he has great fun running, kicking, jumping and shouting and is always eager to show me what he has learned in the class and how high he can kick.Connor who is eight has now progressed out of the Tigers and into the leadership and takes his new longer classes more seriously, eager to learn he works better in a mixed class of children and adults.Declan my ten year old is naturally very supple and talented and the training brings out the best in him.Holby my fourteen year old who is generally reluctant to participate in any physical activity really enjoys the classes and responds well to the encouragement of the trainers, he also likes learning about the history of the martial arts.Myself, I like the traditional structure, discipline and respect of the classes. Training has given me the kind of confidence and a level of fitness that I haven't had before and it has given us as a family an activity we all are interested in and doing together.
Michael Murphy
"My name is Dylan Currie, I am 8 years old. I have been a member of Family Martial Arts Centres for nearly 4 years. Karate helps me learn to defend my self and makes me fit because of all the exercise we do in class. I am very happy because I have just joined the Leadership program and train 3 times a week. My best part of class is when we do stretching and kicking. When I started I was very shy, now I feel more confident with every thing I do"
Dylan Currie 8 years old.
"I have learned so much from training at Family Martial Arts Centres. I am more confident with my self and my abilities in every day life such as dealing with people, Master Parkinson has helped me to believe in my self and I now have the ability to set goals for my self and really achieve them"
Lee Newby 35 years old.
"Sam was very quiet and a very shy boy, but since enrolling him on the leadership course he has become more confident and has learnt a great deal about leadership skills and traits. There has also stared to make improvements in school. Also I have enrolled my daughter on the program because I have seen what Family Martial Arts Centres has done for my son "
Mr & Mrs Swannick
"I have seen a great change in James's attitude which was noticeable after only a few weeks. The discipline that Family Martial Arts Centres instils in him is fantastic and can only give him greater benefits for future life."
Mr Martin
"Tiger Tots has helped my son's confidence and he really enjoys being part of a team. He also enjoys filling in his home self-improvement charts, which really help me control his behaviour at home."
Mrs Tyler
"Family Martial Arts Centres, have worked wonders for my son Joshua, he is much more motivated and responsible. His schoolwork has improved, as has his behaviour. He looks forward to coming to class all the time."
Mr Messer
"My 6 year old Addison has benefited a great deal from his participation in the Tiger Tots programme. We have noticed an improvement in his confidence, concentration and has developed an attitude towards listening and learning which is exactly what I wanted for him."
Mr Booth
"I feel that Adam has gained confidence and respect to others, he has also gained self discipline which has helped him to perform better at school and its fantastic to see how Family Martial Arts Centres has helped my son"
Mrs Lucas
"We have found that Regan has gained a lot of mental growth and has developed a positive attitude in all areas of his life. He has improved his behaviour at and school. He really enjoys coming to the class and never gets bored because there is so much to learn and do"
Mr & Mrs Brotherton
