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Kevin Houghton (Age:20) on March 8, 2010 at 12:45 AM said:

Anyone who trains with Gary will know he's a fantastic teacher, but so are his classes themselves.

They are structure in a specific way, Gary is an accredited AIS coach in taekwondo, his lessons are specifically designed to enhance the body, not just the upper or lower body muscles, the lot, the heart rate you start with is usually the one you end with, even after sparring.

Kyle Hood (10 yrs old) on March 7, 2010 at 08:30 PM said:

I like martial arts because you make friends as well as having fun. I also have a great teacher Gary. from kyle

Kiya Kelley (aged 28 yrs) on January 28, 2010 at 01:39 PM said:

I trained Tae Kwon Do at Shire Martial Arts during the months of July-September 2009. Master Gary Simmons has developed a very thorough and holistic program for students at the school. I had not trained TKD in 9 years and had been apprehensive about finding a good teacher and good school. At Shire martial arts a found excellent instructors and very welcoming students. It is a balanced environment, where students are challenged and encouraged. I had to stop training due to injuries and unfortunately I moved from the area. However, should I ever have the opportunity to train with the school again I would certainly take it.

Karen Dowling (Aged 30) on December 15, 2009 at 08:38 PM said:

I joined SMA cause I wanted to learn self defence, get fit and have fun and SMA delivers the goods!

When I joined I was fairly unco-ordinated and both teachers and students was really encouraging and it really helped to built up my confidence levels.

I really enjoy the release training gives and the fact that I always leave class having learnt something new. I can safely say I'm less stressed, physically fitter and have more confidence to deal with my day to day life.

Gary is easily approachable and a great teacher and SMA is a great school. If anyone is considering taking up Taekwondo then this is the place to do it !

Simon Tokic (Aged 30) on November 12, 2009 at 08:45 PM said:

I trained with SMA from 2005 to late 2007. The environment is positive and the only person you challenge is yourself.

I also found it a safe place for anyone of any age and the syllabus is structured so that anyone can succeed at martial arts.

It was pleasing to see black belts ranging from young children through to their grandmothers, proving that martial arts really is for anyone.

I left to travel overseas for a year and a half and now that I am back in the country I would love to continue Tae Kwon Do (and introduce my partner to it).

If we were in the shire, then I would not hesitate in training again with Gary. However today we are located on the northern beaches and we are in the process of trying to find a school which has similar principles as SMA.

I wish Gary and the team the best of luck for the future and look forward to training with my friends when I am in the area again.

Thanks to SMA, I am motivated to continue the journey that I started in 2005, the journey to black belt!

Jaci Wright (16 yrs old) on October 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM said:

I've been training at SMA for about 1 year and have found a positive community of people aspiring to better their martial arts skills. I look forward to the classes and the opportunities given. Thank you Gary and SMA team :)

Lil Dolphin Mum on October 5, 2009 at 10:24 PM said:

My 5 year old 'Lil Dolphin' Jacob and I absolutely love your programme.

I've even been known to play 'Takwondo' at home with Jacob so that he can practice!

I'm REALLY glad that I got jacob involved.

Kind Regards

Donna

A 15 yr old Teenage Boy's Mum on October 5, 2009 at 10:20 PM said:

Dear Gary,

Last week at school my teenage son had to present a lesson in his PASS subject. He needed to plan, illustrate and teach to the rest of the class, a sporting skill.

It was a challenging assignment and he prepared thoroughly over many days. After my son gave his presentation his teacher, who is very difficult to please, passed on to my husband that our son achieved the top mark and his lesson and presentation were better than any prac teacher who has ever worked with her at the school.

I wanted you to know this because I feel our son's confidence, sense of responsibility and willingness to give challenges his best efforts have been greatly influenced by his years of training in TKD and being with you, your team and the many supportive and encouraging students.

Thank you for the wonderful programs and opportunities you have available for the students. I hope my son will continue to enjoy TKD for many years to come.

He would be embarrassed if he knew I had told you about his achievement but I wanted you and your staff to know the wonderful results of the work you do.

Kind Regards

Cameron (13 yrs old) on August 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM said:

Over the past year (i think) i have learnt ALOT from taekwondo. not just moves. Soon im gunna b blue white belt and it will feel good to be off yellow belt. I wish the swat program hadntve finished bcoz i really liked it (not just bcoz of the pizza). I hope that one day im gunna be BLACK BELT and ........ yeah. Thats all.

Kate Joseph (16 yrs old) on July 1, 2009 at 12:09 AM said:

I have been training at SMA for 3 years now and enjoy every moment i spend there! Taekwondo is a fun sport that allows you to relieve stress, learn self defence, respect and build up confidence, aswell as becoming fit at the same time!! I have made so many fantastic friends from SMA and am so grateful of the instructors commitment and teaching skills, in helping me get the where i am now!! XD

Stephanie (18 yrs old) on June 26, 2009 at 05:44 PM said:

Coming to tae kwon do has been the best experience for me. I have loved every moment of it! You find that as you gain experience, everything becomes so much easier and even more enjoyable than it was when you first started. I'm really glad that I started tkd, because I was reluctant at first. I started in year 9 and now in year 12 it really helps me release stress and have a good time with all of the fantastic people that you meet at tkd! I have made some really good friends, which only adds to the fun, of course XD.

Steven Anton (13 yrs old) on June 25, 2009 at 02:44 PM said:

Tae kwon do is a great sport you learn fitness, self defence, respect and many more useful skills in life and the teachers at SMA are awesome and are the best. I am very happy i am a part of Shire Martial arts.

Alex Passas (16 yrs old) on June 22, 2009 at 05:13 AM said:

Taekwondo is most definitely the most useful, exhilarating, energizing and coolest sport there is out there, and heck am i glad i chose SMA to learn it XD

Conor Davis (14 yrs old) on June 12, 2009 at 07:13 PM said:

I have been at SMA for just under 3 years now. At our June 09 Belt Graduation, I broke my very first adult sized board! I know that i could not have done without tuition from Gary and his team who have been the best instructors to everyone.

Erin Macbeth (14 years old) on June 6, 2009 at 04:08 AM said:

I started Taekwondo at the beginning of this year and i love it it's really fun and everyone is really nice.

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