Comments on: Testimonials

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:27:23 +0000

My kids, a boy and a girl started at Kudo one and a half year ago, and it has really meant a lot to them.
Especially to my son, age of 9, who’s been trying most of sports without really enjoying it, and who had a very low self-confidence…
This was his thing right from the start !
For Carl and Kerri being so supportive and for his amazing teacher Sensei Leon who has taken him to a new level.
He is now a much more confident boy who believes in himself, and so proud of what he achieved to get his blue/white belt !

It’s a fun way for the kids to learn Martial Arts and how to defend themselves, what to do if they get lost,to become confident, plus get a good excercise !
Big thanks to Sensei Leon !

Six month ago I also joined the adult kickboxing classes myself.
I never thought I would be doing anything like this, but I will never regret that I took that step !
( thanx sensei Kerri for inspiring me; )

The amazing ambience and the adrenalin boosting classes we have in the mornings are unbeatable !!
It gives me so much energy and strength.
At the age of 40 I never felt better !!!

Big thanks to all Senseis, Carl, Leon and Kerri
for being such an inspiration for me and my family !

I really wish more people will find their way to
Kudo Academies and get to feel like I do !

Rebecca

By: Zora

Zora — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:09:15 +0000

Wow! You have so many amazing testimonials. If this doesn´t inspire you to join us at Kudo Academies, then I don´t know what will.

My two children and I are now all brown belts…wow, we´ve really come a long way (3 years now!) and I am just blown away by the determination, motivation and commitment that Kudo has given my kids and myself. Both kids just passed the first tab on their belts and are on their way to black-belt-dom. I just can´t believe it.

Carl, Leon and Kerri have done an impressive job at keeping classes interesting and challenging. I never ever thought I would get into martial arts…let alone kickboxing, but it goes to show you that when you have great teachers you can learn just about anything. I am truly inspired by the “art” of kickboxing. This isn´t a simple fitness class. We get fit, sure, but we learn so much more. Honor, respect, confidence, perseverence, determination, excellent technique and always leave with an indominable spirit. This is something that no other class on the Costa del Sol will give you.

Another point to make about Kudo is the faciliites. The dojo is the best I´ve ever seen. It is simply spotless and has so much equipment for us to work with – pads, punching bags, nunchuks, weights, sticks and much more. The whole floor is covered in tatami mats, so we exercise barefoot. It´s such a liberating thing to exercise with your shoes off – very primal I must say.

Keep up the good work Kudo! We would be sitting in the same boring routine of classes if it weren´t for you.

By: Mirzai Damabi

Mirzai Damabi — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:03:21 +0000

I am very happy with the team and work applied in Kudo Academy. My son has been doing great and is very happy with the teachers and extreamly motivated. This place is a great choice for doing Martial Arts.

By: Carolina Garcia

Carolina Garcia — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:18:59 +0000

It is one year since I joined Kudo and I am pround to say that I am on my way to the green belt. Thank you Carl and Leon for the best training I ever had, Kudo is a good motivation and I have now a goal, to be a kick boxing black belt!

By: Gonzalo Gallardo

Gonzalo Gallardo — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:23:36 +0000

After training for more than 20 years with different coaches and instructors in different martial arts I had the privilege of training with Sensei Carl and Sensei Dan back in 2008/2009, and can say that it has been one of the best training experiences I’ve ever had.

The whole Kudo Academy team is really professional, welcoming and motivating, and with their training method and the right mixture of martial arts and fitness they somehow manage to make the toughest physical training feel like fun! No matter what your experience or fitness level is, you will enjoy every single class and achieve your personal goals.

If I was still living in Marbella I would fore sure be training with them every week!
All the best!

Gonzalo

By: Allison Armstrong

Allison Armstrong — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:23:59 +0000

Thought the time had come for an updated testimonial… I have been training with kudo for over two years!
I took a break in-between due to a very serious car crash. I honestly believe that if it wasn’t for the support of my friends at kudo I wouldn’t have recovered so well, and regained my fitness! After a trauma it’s very easy to slip into depression and feel unmotivated. But Carl and Kerri, gave me the time I needed without giving up on me……. I was unfit and very shaky to begin with but after just a few sessions, I regained my fitness and was focused!
Kudo offers and delivers all the essential aspects needed to train hard and motivate each student, whilst respecting various fitness levels and ages….. Carl is an amazing sensei and trainer, and lives and breathes the academy!
It will become apparent very soon that you have not just ” joined another gym ” but embarked on a fabulous journey!!
I am loving my training and long may it continue…..
Thanks to Carl, Kerri, Leon and max x

By: Driekje Lawson-Voorhoeve

Driekje Lawson-Voorhoeve — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:18:33 +0000

I joined almost 2 years ago, “the year I joined Kudo Academies”. Reason for joining was that I was tired of being tired and wanted to get fit, but never liked the gym. I gave it a try, and was hooked! As is my husband and 3 sons (11, and twins of 7). Two years later, I am using muscles I never knew I had, am 16 kilo’s lighter, 16 years younger in energy, joined a great club, and the challenges keep coming, going for Brown this year which being of 40+ age can hardly believe it. It doesnt matter what shape, size or age you are.
As a family we have sessions together which is great fun, and the twins had their birthday party in the Dojo.

As the Sensei says “..it becomes a way of living …..” as it is not only the exercise they provide but also advice on nutricion, mental stimulation, and lately we have done a first aid course. I can highly recommend it….!

By: Kalina (10 yrs old)

Kalina (10 yrs old) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:57:30 +0000

I go to a class at Kudo academies and I learn so much but we still have so much fun.

Depending on your level and age there are different groups. There are four groups, one for adults, one for teenagers, one for ten year olds to about twelve and for little kids. The classes are about forty five minutes or an hour. They sell drinks and protein bars.

In the classes we play games as well as learn how to defend ourselves if we get attacked in the streets. Sometimes we learn how to use different weapons that are all set out around the dojo.

I have been taking classes at Kudo for the last two years and still really like going. I hope to get my black belt one day.

By: Anya & Ruben

Anya & Ruben — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:20:53 +0000

Lucy and Ben began training at Kudo in October. We knew a few children that were already going and had heard nothing but good things, hence our decision to take our children.

They both achieved their first belt before Christmas and our son also received a certificate for merit for Etiquette. He was so please with himself I thought he was going to burst. A very porud day.

We are delighted with the effect Carl and Leon have had on the children and how they are applying the lessons they learn to their everyday life. Their confidence, respect for themselves and others, manners and overall behaviour have changed for the better in the past few months.

A great academy that we are very happy to be part of.

Thanks guys

By: Becky Grinnall

Becky Grinnall — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:23:58 +0000

Here goes, it has taken a lot of courage to write this..

My testimonial may appear different to others, but for me personally, going to learn martial arts, it was a way of re-gaining my confidence.
Before i had the pleasure to even take my first class, i had already met the gorgeous Kerry stood in the school play ground at swans, and there was an immediate connection, when she told me about setting up a kick boxing class, it appealed to me, but i thought i could never do anything like that.
I absolutely love going to classes, its fun, interesting and i walk out feeling great! Its an amazing boost to the confidence, if i didn’t have 2 kids that pick up germs i would be there 3 times a week!!

You guys are fabulous, and i feel very humbled to even be part of what you have created xxx