| Glenn & Phillip After sharing the last year and a half with you—having my son, Phillip, and me in class—I wanted to spend a little time to let you know all the things we appreciate about how you run your program. You set a superb example for your students, you certainly deserve the tremendous growth your school has enjoyed this past year, and we can’t thank you enough. But we’re about to try.
First, of course, your classes embody the highest quality of the values everybody expects to find in a good Karate School: discipline from the outside builds discipline on the inside; respect shown in the dojo only counts if it shows up as respect at home and in school; gradually increasing challenges build true confidence.
The best example, though, of your master instruction came in a conversation you had with Phillip very early in his lessons. I remember you telling him, “If you follow this program, you can place yourself in the top 3 students in your class at the State level.” I thought: great motivation, but we’ll see…one goal at a time. Well, nothing made me smile more than watching Phillip, as you predicted, bound proudly across the tournament floor wearing his 3rd place award belt at last year’s TNT State Competition.
Certainly more important than any sports competition, I continue to be impressed how your program holds the highest standards of total personal growth; in the dojo, at home, at school, with friends, and in church. I enjoy how you teach clear Christian-based lessons that apply everywhere. As you know, on several occasions, it’s meant a lot to me that you and I work together setting goals for Phillip’s growth, and adjusting his home and school environment when he’s having especially good or bad days.
Contrary to many people’s impressions of combat-focused karate instruction, you successfully teach Phillip the reflexes of how to avoid confrontations. I’ve seen it many times when he’s elbowed out of line in a crowd of friends—thanks to your reinforcement in class, he shows amazing maturity deciding when to step back quietly and how to calmly stand his ground.
A bonus for me has been the thrill of meeting a number of your former students, from a span of several decades! Hearing them share their experiences has made it clear what a blessing you’ve been to the whole community, raising leaders who are active duty military, law enforcement professionals, teachers at all levels, church leaders, and families of all backgrounds.
It’s a privilege for Phillip and me to be a part of that large Karate Plus Martial Arts Personal Development Center family! There’s no doubt that our time spent with you will always mean the world to Phillip and to our family. Please pass our home number out freely to anybody who’d like to hear more about what it’s like to be in your school.
Until our next class, we remain (proud to be)
Your friends,
Glenn & Phillip | 
Our instructors have been chosen for their knowledge, performance, and ability to communicate effectively. As Black Belt professionals, they are constantly updated on the newest trends and current activities in the Martial Arts. Their enthusiasm, helpfulness, friendliness and willingness to assist you in all areas of your training are proof that our karate programs work. Parents enrolling their children are reassured to know that classes are conducted by instructors who expect the best behavior, uphold rules and provide continuous supervision and encouragement, a vital part to your success. Karate Plus Martial Arts Personal Development Center in San Antonio and its staff strive daily to be the best they can be and are dedicated to passing along that same quality of assurance and achievement to every student.
