TESTIMONIALS

Some of our testimonials are listed below. Alternatively, rather than just read what people tell us, read what our customers say on an independant website "TheBestofColchester"

Kryshia, Dan & Emily Fuller

9 January 2010 (Received by Email)

"The atmosphere in the dojo whilst being very traditional, which for me is so important, is very friendly. Something I have never known at any other club, is the instructors care about their students. If you have an injury you will receive advice on your training and if need, a physiotherapist, to help you back to full training. Also if you have not been for a week or two you will receive a phone call to see if you are ok, and this means so much in a club.

There are great opportunities to compete at a high level. It is a great feeling to take a trophy back to your club, you feel you will explode with pride, it’s so good.

S.D.S.M.A has the highest standards I have ever known, whilst making the sessions fun, they are very disciplined and have traditional values whilst learning the more technical side of karate. Emphasis is also on fitness and strength which will in turn help develop technique.

What I found very disheartening was that some clubs seem to lower their standards so students gain their grades. This is definitely not the case at Sean Doylands club. You have to work very hard to get to the standard required. But when you get awarded your grade and belt you know you have earned it, and deserve to wear that belt which makes you feel very proud to be a student at S.D.S.M.A."

Donna N

Below is a letter from a parent who's child held a birthday party with us!

"Thank you so much for the wonderful karate birthday party that you organised for Aaron. The children all had a fantastic time and are all still talking about it. Aaron was thrilled that he was the envy of all his friends at school. They said it was the coolest party they had ever been to. No mean feat when dealing with a group of twenty children aged from six to eleven! Even the girls really got stuck in and loved the padded weapons and sumo wrestling. Your staff were incredibly helpful and professional, a real credit to your organisation. It was such a pleasure to be able to enjoy Aaron's party knowing that all the young people were in safe hands and all being kept fully entertained."

Another parent wrote:

"On behalf of Kevin, Paul, their friends, Nicholas and I, a big THANK YOU for the well organized party on Saturday. The party was fab and they all have had a wicked, wonderful time, filled with fun and laughter. Could you please on our behalf thank Hugh and Liam for their “big brother friendship” with the children. They were great and the boys appreciated their advice and tuition on self defense. It was a fantastic activity party and will be a good memory to cherish for months and years to come. Again many thanks to you and your team for the dedicated time that they spent with the children."

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Clive Pinnion

6 January 2010 (Received by Email)

"Our daughter decided that she wanted a hobby & we discussed the usual, then my wife suggested Karate. We looked around at different clubs. SD offered 2 free lessons, so we could see if this was something our daughter would be interested in.

Well that was in January 2009, in the last 12 months she has graded 3 times & is now working towards her Orange belt. All the staff & instructors at SD are superb, they are all really friendly (you can forget the usual stigma of karate clubs being like boot camp), they arrange social activates for the students & parents, run half term courses, film nights, Christmas parties & summer barbecues.

Our daughters self confidence has gone through the roof since joining SD, she has learnt not only karate, but social skills & how to interact with others. The change has even been noticed at school with her teachers commenting on how she has developed over the past year.

Our daughter enjoys it so much, she now trains 4 times a week & she hates sport!!). I would strongly recommend SD School of Martial Arts to anyone looking for a great social environment, a friendly atmosphere & above all to learn Karate in a safe environment within specifically designed premises."

2 February 2010

Received by Email

"Hello Jacquie I just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself & Mandy for Emily's party on Saturday. It was absolutely brilliant, everybody loved it, especially the children!

Mandy was brilliant with the children and was always making sure we'd got everything we needed. It really couldn't have been any better.

Many thanks, its very much appreciated."

Dean.

23 December 2009 (Received by Email)

"Dear Mandy and team, We just wanted to write and thank you for Henry’s Birthday Party. He and all the children that came had a fantastic time. Everything was really well organized and structured and most importantly, the children loved it. Many said it was the best party they had ever been to! Henry really enjoyed everything and we would definitely recommend it to any parents looking for a ‘party with a difference’. Thanks again for all the effort you all put in."

Liz and James L

15 May 2009

"I attend Krav Maga classes twice a week and love it. All the staff are very friendly, the instructors great and the class atmosphere is almost bordering a second family.

A fantastic way to keep fit in an environment that is well equipped and very comfortable. I would recommend everyone give it a go. "