Leah

Age 4

 

“I like TKD because I learn new forms, spar Mr. McMahan and see my friends.

 

 

Eric

Age 7

“I like sparring and breaking boards.  I am excited about learning my new Red Belt form.”

 

 

Sarah

Mom

“From the very beginning Mr. & Mrs. McMahan have been up front about the price and that was very important to my husband and I.  We have met many new friends that are now family to us.     

 

“In an attempt to get our eldest daughter to open up a bit and gain some confidence,  my wife and I thought it a good idea to maybe see if she would take to some martial art skills.

 

Our kids being half Korean naturally pointed us in the direction of Tae Kwon Do!!!  Low and behold, yes indeed, Ingrid loved the whole concept and has completely enjoyed all the aspects of Tae Kwon Do, including those we did not realize were part of such an activity.

 

I speak of things such as the obvious benefits of confidence, flexibility, and strength, and of the many other unforeseen benefits such as community service, mental and physical self control, building a better community, and "FRIENDS and FAMILY"!!!!

 

My whole family has benefited from our TKD experience and from Coach Bryan and Coach Mary's leadership, compassion, patience, and consideration!!!

 

As our eldest daughter progressed through the rank and testing process, my wife and youngest daughter jumped in as well.  I could plainly see how much fun the girls were having, but I continued to be a spectator, because I felt I would be uncomfortable out on the mat in the traditional Tae Kwon Douniform.

 

Well, one day the girls came over to me and yanked me out onto the mat, and I haven't been off of it since!!!

 

We all love it, and have found that doing this activity as a family has had numerous benefits, both tangible and intangible!!!

 

We all have something in common we can do with each other, on and off  the mat!!!

 

We have gained some of the best friends we have ever known due to the fact that TKD brings us all together and puts us all in the same proverbial "boat"!!!!

 

It has been great, and we just can't say enough about TKDFit and the McMahans!!!!"

 

Dear Mary and Bryan,

 

Hope things are going well for you both at TKDFit. We think of you often.

 

Just a little personal anecdote:  Brian and I just recently watched "Mr. Holland's Opus," which is a great movie if you've never seen it.  It's a wonderful true story about a music teacher that profoundly touches many students' lives throughout his career, and he doesn't realize the impact until he retires, and the whole community comes to pay him tribute.  When the movie ended, I asked Brian if there were any teachers during his schooling that he could think of that had had a profound effect on him.  He said no and I added I couldn't think of any either.  Then we realized we stand corrected----it may not have been during our childhood but you, the McMahans, are mentors that definitely have had a profound effect on our adult lives.  You both give such love and support to your students.  It just comes naturally from you.  We definitely feel you positively touch the lives of many in your community.  Thank you!!  Best wishes always.

 

Love,

The Wehrles

 

Mr. and Mrs. McMahan,

 

We absolutely love you guys and love your school.

 

It has always been worth the long drive to and from Carrollton and TKDFit, because of the awesome instruction that the boys receive from you both, and the general warmth, respect and individual attention that the boys get from you also. 

 

TKD has been such a wonderful sport for the boys.  It's been a big part of their lives and a good part.  They've had their ups and their downs, but always persevered.  It taught them how to handle failure and how to feel great with the success after hard work.  We know tkd has impacted their lives in a very positive way that will be lasting through their lives. And you both are just fantastic people with the gift of patience and gift of teaching.  Not everyone has that.  We feel lucky to have met you at Mr. Schmidtke's 6 years ago, and lucky to have been able to attend your school for the past few years. 

 

Please know that we are sad to leave you both and wish you many blessings.

 

Joy  Fitzgerald