Views from the current members of Frontline Martial Arts

Lauren

"My son has been enjoying Taekwondo at Frontline Martial Arts for about 7 years now. What started off as a great way of off-loading a boisterous 5 year old's excess energy has evolved into a a great hobby which provides focus, discipline, relaxation and exercise for him. Simon is a fabulous teacher who is fun, kind and patient but also just firm enough to keep the youngsters in check! His dedication to the children and his passion for training and teaching comes through in bucketfuls! I can highly recommend Frontline Martial arts and thank you Simon for all you do!"

Maureen

"The coaching Simon provided at the Taekwondo sessions my son attended have been very well planned and met the needs of these young students very well. They learned new skills as well as practiced and reinforced already learned skills in a very engaging manner. The teaching was group focussed and covered a large variety of levels but we always saw Simon being able to see each child as an individual learner and meet their current status. Routines were broken down in bite size pieces, ready for the children to repeat and then put together into more complex moves. They love the sparring and the contact. Simon encouraged them to take part mentally and physically and use repetition of learned moves from that particular lesson as well as their own moves from their skills base. Everything was provided in a safe and appropriate manner and the children reminded that these fighting techniques needed to stay in the teaching room and could not be used with friends. The safety messages around the teaching were well established and repeated and the children well aware of them. Simon is a very skilled trainer and he is very encouraging and a great leader for this group."

Lydia

"I found your class on Google, I think it was the next closest after the local one which I had ruled out from trial years ago, thought we'd give your class a go! After trying out your class I thought it was brilliant. You're fantastic with children, got a great balance between seriousness and playfulness in your sessions and I feel offer a far more well rounded martial arts education than our last club too. We're very happy we discovered your club."

Hayley

"My daughter (6) is struggling with confidence and boundary setting with other children. I've talked to her and together we wonder whether martial arts may help her self esteem and feel equipped to defend herself. Personally I think the mindset would help. She is quite shy and struggles with new things so it may take quite a while for her to feel safe doing this without me."

"I wanted to say a massive 'Thank you' for today. It may not have looked like it but she felt much more comfortable in the class than she would normally be. Your calm approach really helped and she said she wants to work towards getting up at the end, to spar with you, like the others."

Steve

"Both of my sons (now aged 7 and 10) have taken up Tae Kwon Do with the Alveston "Mighty Mites" over the last two years and continue to hugely enjoy themselves. I was impressed from the start with Master Simon Evans' teaching of the group, which is always positive, encouraging and calm, while maintaining discipline with a light touch and sense of humour. My eldest son moved up to training with the adults on Monday nights. He has continued to greatly enjoy the training, and participating in his first competition. I am clear that taking up and enjoying Tae Kwon Do has contributed greatly to his self confidence, and has had a significant impact in his other activities, such as rugby.

As I saw many parents training with their children, I decided to have a go. I haven't been disappointed. Simon's teaching remains extremely positive and encouraging, which is most appreciated by a beginner. As a 6th Dan he clearly has fantastic technical knowledge and ability, but is able to enthuse the class at all levels of experience. The other members of the class have also been very welcoming and encouraging. This has turned out to be a great opportunity to share an interest with my son (who remains significantly more advanced than me), whilst helping me to slowly regain the fitness and flexibility I lost years ago. I also feel de-stressed and energised after the sessions. Thoroughly recommended to young and old."