Our Karate Parents Love
That We Develop Their
Child's Confidence

My 7 year old daughter started at Prestige 6 weeks ago. 

After experiencing her first two years of elementary school living through covid, and all the political and race issues in the world, she had started to show signs of anxiety and depression. She was scared, angry, upset and insecure often. After a few attempts to help her, I found Prestige Martial Arts. We did the 2 week trial with nothing to lose. 

However, we didn’t realize how much we would gain!

In just those first 2 weeks, we saw a huge improvement in her attitude, her confidence, her courage and her respect for herself and others. We decided to commit and sign her up.

After the 3rd week, my daughter was asked to write a few sentences on who her hero was and why. She chose Shihan all by herself and her reason was “for making her strong.”

As her mom, I will add that he not only made her “strong” but he brought peace and joy to her life, to our family’s life. Our sweet girl who was trapped with her fears and feelings all bundled up with no release was back! The best part was that she recognized it herself and was SO grateful and relieved. She felt heard and understood and was now moving in the right direction. Prestige is SO much more than karate kicks and punches. Shihan teaches these kids real life skills and helps them implement them at home, school and in the community.

He is like a therapist, life coach and co-parent all in one! 😃 My daughter responds well to his tough love and structure. We are so thankful for Prestige.

Jaclyn Goulding

My son has gained confidence and is learning discipline throughout his daily life that will help him in everything he does, all thanks to Prestige Martial Arts. He loves class and is excited to attend. I love how this martial arts school focuses on building the character of its members every bit as much as it teaches karate. So glad I found Prestige Martial Arts!

Sandy Jablonski

Our son joined Prestige Martial Arts 2 and half year ago, he takes 2 classes a week.

As parents, we love the way Shihan teaches various life skills self-discipline, focus, respect and kindness including martial art with care.

As a student our son enjoys every class, he has learned many skills which we can see helping him now and will be helpful in the future.

Many times, his leadership skill surprises us. While watching our son in class we also get chance to learn good skills of parenting too 😊.

I say, this program improved our son’s self-confidence, strength and discipline. We feel proud seeing how our son creates being friendly with everybody.

We would like to thank Shihan for all his effort to make our son’s life better.

Amit Pai

Our boys have been doing karate at Prestige since the end of 2021. 

Their self confidence has sky rocketed and they are over all happier kids. The structure and discipline is exactly what they needed. 

They look forward to karate nights and so do us parents! It has been a great family bonding experience both inside the class and out. 

We highly recommend Prestige to everyone!

Daryllyn Oswald

My son started in Little Dragons at six years old, and has been in the kids karate program for almost one year. 

The improvement I’ve seen in him is tremendous - he has more confidence in taking on tough tasks and he’s able to more effectively work through failure and learn from his mistakes. He has become more positive through the life skills taught by Denny Strecker and has found opportunities to employ new skills at school as well as at home. He is also involved in the Leadership program, learning essential skills and techniques to be a leader at such a young age. His confidence with public speaking as well as his overall demeanor when talking to people - stand tall, eye contact, clear voice are improving with every session. 

Denny is wonderful with the kids, enforcing standards and expectations in a positive and productive manner to enable each student to grow to be successful in their future. His dedication shows in every class, email, and in all communication to the parents and kids. I highly recommend Prestige Martial Arts for any kid and their parents.

Brad Monhaut

I just recently heard about this program and how the instructor Mr. Strecker has a different view on how to teach Karate. Its not just about the martial Arts, although that is a Plus in this program. The REAL take home is how he helps build self-esteem and Confidence for each Student.

My son is very introverted. He is very self-conscious has struggled with being bullied and barely ever smiled anymore. When I heard about this program I couldn't help but give it a try because nothing else I was trying was helping.

When starting Prestige Martial Arts, my son was very QUIET, SHY and withdrawn. Almost like i was "Making" him do it. But as the days went on and turned into months, and stripes were being accomplished and belts were changing it saw a change in my son. Although he is still quiet at times and still has his struggles, I have seen a spark, a light at times, and a few smiles... And for this mom its a WIN and i will take it.

My son is enjoying the days he goes to Karate and is applying what he learns into his life. Even at school, although he still has his days where he's quiet i see more of him come out of his shell. We have only been attending Prestige for a few months but seeing the positive outcome so far, i truly cant wait to continue to watch my son grow into a confident young man. Thank you Mr. Strecker for all you do and we couldn't be happier being apart of your AMAZING Program.

Loni Newton

Prestige Martial Arts is phenomenal. 

My son recently joined and I already see a huge difference in his personality. He's much more confident and comfortable with asking questions. 

I love how Shihan makes it fun and focuses on discipline at the same time. My son recently earned his black stripe and was incredibly rewarding to see his accomplishment highly recommend Prestige Martial Arts to everyone.

Syeda Ali