Testimonials

Here are just a few of the many testimonials that Grandmaster Young receives each year. Feel free to ask any of our students about their experiences at Eastern Dragon Karate.

I would just like to say that I am very pleased that my children and I are able to participate in your Karate instructions.  Not only for the positive changes in our lives, including self-esteem, self-control and confidence that your classes have built in each of us, but also the positive results we achieved and are achieving in our health and physical attributes that were difficult to achieve elsewhere.  We would just like to thank you for being the greatest instructor in our eyes and we recommend you (and also brag) to anyone of interest.  We look forward to maintaining and exceeding that which we learn and will always be proud to be a part of Eastern Dragon Karate.
           Eastern Dragon Karate Family

I started the art of Kempo not knowing what to expect.  It has been the best thing I have ever started.  When I got my first belt I was happy and looking forward to the new material that was coming, although I said to myself that I would not look any further than the belt I’m in.  I still feel this way.  I look forward to being a black belt, but I am not in any rush… I have learned more than just a kempo or a combination from martial arts.  It has taught me a lot about myself.  I am a stronger person today mentally, physically and spiritually because of my karate.  I would like to thank you, Sensei, for all you give to me and to the martial arts.
           Adult Student

I just wanted to take a moment to convey to you the difference I have seen in both my son and myself since we started taking your lessons two months ago.  I have increased my self-confidence tremendously and I see a similar response in my son.  I feel better that should a conflict arise, we would be better suited to protect ourselves.  My son is learning from your example about treating people with courtesy and respect.  His self-control is growing by leaps and bounds.  We have both lost weight and are experiencing the benefits of being in shape.  All of the school creeds are ones I would want him to practice.  It helps having someone he looks up to reinforcing these principles to live by.  I am grateful that we have had this opportunity to experience the benefits of your martial art school and I look forward to enjoying this activity with him and you for many years to come.
           Father and Son

As far as what karate has done for me as a person, it has really changed me a lot.  I’m a much healthier person today physically and mentally.  When I started I was lucky if I could do ten pushups.  I will probably do 30 times that today, and like it.  I’m real proud of myself…. I’m glad I made the commitment.
           Junior Student

I want to thank you for teaching a very successful self-defense class here at Granite Systems.  The 12 people who attended the two and a half hour sessions appreciated the convenience of you holding this special class at the office and they all learned a lot about self-defense.  I got some great feedback from our employees, including: “I like the class very much.  It was helpful and just what I expected.  I would recommend it to others.  I enjoyed Bob’s teaching style.  He was very knowledgeable, helpful, interesting and enthusiastic on the subject.  I’m really glad I attended.  I feel like I have a better handle on the issue of self-defense and personal safety.”  Also, “It was excellent.  He is a great teacher.  He made sure that we all knew what he was teaching.  I would go again without hesitation.”  Again, Bob, thank you very much for a successful class.  I look forward to working with you again for future classes.
           Corporate Client