“Our daughter is a very gentle being, so this competition took tremendous courage for her. She is now stronger emotionally and mentally — a major victory for her! Taekwondo has helped her expand her mature qualities, giving her focus and confidence to face anyone.”

“Not only has participation in MSMAP met our expectations, it has far exceeded them. Our children's self confidence is amazing, and they both take leadership roles on and off the mat. I have witnessed my son calmly stand up to bullies, not only for himself, but for others as well. I am so proud of all of the students successes over the years. It does not come easy, and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Master Buhs is an amazing instructor and role model.”

“I see changes in both of our boys since starting taekwondo. Dylan has always been shy and I see him coming out of his shell more. Tiny Tigers helps Brayden feel important and has enhanced his loud and passionate personality. I see more confidence, better flexibility and balance.”

“MSMAP makes a huge difference in this community for both kids and adults. So many kids from exceedingly diverse lifestyles and households meet together on the mat and practice not only martial arts, but also respect, cooperation and tolerance.”

“Tiny Tigers give our 5-year-old grand-daughter the confidence to be assertive in a positive way, to say what is on your mind, and if something does not feel right, it is OK to say, ‘No.’ Plus, the older kids that help are a group of sweet, kind role models.”

“I have no doubt that being part of this group is what my son needs and is helping him to grow and become a better person.”

“Since starting taekwondo at the MSE After-School Program, I've noticed an increased ability for my daughter to focus on a task and an increase in her self-confidence.”

“The instructors teach and encourage safety, manners, and respect while keeping it fun. Our sons have learned discipline, a new idea of what respect means, and how to deal with disappointment. They have discovered the joy and anxiety of preparing for a promotion test, and, most importantly, that focus and hard work pay off.”

“Chuck goes out of his way to bring the students and parents together regularly, and to work with area schools to help the community understand the benefits of taekwondo — discipline, manners, respect, and peaceful conflict resolution. As parents, we watch this happen constantly in Chuck’s classes — an invaluable experience for our six year old son.”

“MSMAP provides a steady, reliable place for us to go and learn about safety, self-respect, teamwork, and also martial arts. I get exercise and confidence. I feel by training I am becoming my best self and a better parent. I can better protect myself and my children and that feels great. I feel confident that my children can protect each other and themselves as well as others. My kids are stronger, more confident, and more disciplined. They get out energy and aggression which makes arguments at home less frequent and more reasonable. I have found a family at MSMAP and so have my kids.”

“At competitions and promotion exams, I’ve seen the results of my son’s training at more levels than just the physical skills. He is focused and maintains his composure under pressure.”

“Having the opportunity to participate in this program with my son makes the experience special and unique. Not only are we practicing a healthy lifestyle, but also building self-confidence and strong minds together. As a Mom, I am thrilled to be in a program that is so family friendly!”

“After only two classes, I can already see a difference in my daughter’s self-confidence and the sense of belonging to something that she can take pride in.”

“The students’ respect and focus is always felt in the studio. The level of performance by the students is a direct reflection of the high level of instruction they receive. We are so fortunate to have such a quality martial arts program in our area.”

“After Competing in his first tournament and winning gold, my son now understands what training really means. It was awesome, a great experience!”