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Like
many kids, my son had trouble focusing.
He would try and do a pushup, but could only do one. He would get tired easily and then get
frustrated. He wanted to try martial
arts, so I looked around and thought I would try Dallas Judo. I got lucky, because the first day was
troubling because I had to watch my son not be able to do what the other kids,
his age, could do. Then Ken Scialo, the
head coach (Sensei), came over to me after the class was over and said he will
get stronger. It will take time, but he
will get stronger. Over the months, with
a lot of help and patience from Ken, and Russ Hogan, he did get a lot
stronger. The transformation of his
balance and coordination was amazing, and I know he has only begun. Beyond his physical accomplishments on the
judo mat, he can focus, he laughs and gets along with kids and this is because
he is confident, believes in himself and has become more assertive, and that is
due, in a big part, to Ken and Russ. My
son just received his end of the year school report card. He received all A’s and one B. This was a big change from the beginning of
the year with one B and all C’s. I
attribute a lot this to Judo. In
addition, the other coaches, Bruce Fowler and Fred Zeeck, at Dallas Judo, are
great as well. The quality and time that
the coaches at Dallas Judo put into their dojo is amazing, and I am thankful
for it. Shaun and Angela Smith
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The transformation we have seen in our son since joining the Dallas Judo
club has been simply amazing. Through Dallas Judo’s unique combination
of physical and mental conditioning, he has dramatically increased his
self-confidence, strength, balance, and overall athletic ability. While
judo competition is an individual sport, it is impossible to improve
without the full reliance on a team and quality instructors. We are
lucky to have both at Dallas judo and have been thrilled to see not only
the physical growth, but also the growth in teamwork, respect for both
teammates and opponents, and a self-motivation and discipline that only
an intricate sport such as judo can create. A huge thanks to Ken, Russ
and all of the Dallas Judo instructors for all they do! Chris and Valerie Tyler
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Our
son has played all the major sports (soccer, basketball,
football and baseball), but none has had a greater impact than Judo.
Dallas
Judo provides him a pressure free environment to develop his skills in a
life
changing sport. There are no screaming or self indulgent coaches to
discourage
the kids from the sport while they develop their skills. The humility
of
Ken Scialo, Russ Hogan and other black belts who assist in instructing
the kids
are a pleasure to watch. At Dallas Judo we have witnessed many kids with
little
to no athletic experience develop into great athletes with
great confidence, great work ethic, great character and last but not
least great Judo players. Judo is truly a sport for everyone and Dallas
Judo is a
great place to start. Nick and Amy Vuong
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My
boy has been training at Dallas Judo now for 4 years; one of the smartest
decisions I've ever made for my son. Several of the students are Nationally
ranked, why? It's simple, the instructors at Dallas Judo are extremely
knowledgeable of their profession and they love their kids! It is evident in
how each child is prepared for each and every tournament. The belt ranks here
are not given away, they are earned through hard work, discipline, education
and leadership. I
am more impressed that this is a school where discipline through proper
teaching is imposed in comparison to yelling for the attention of the students,
not here. The children are learning not only how to defend themselves but they
are learning valuable lessons in leadership, self-discipline and physical
fitness. Dallas Judo is not only a school, but for those of us who have been
there for a while, we all understand that Dallas Judo is a family! Carlos DeLaGarza
The
Dallas Judo family creates an encouraging and positive atmosphere for all the
students. We joined the organization a few short months ago, but
there was an immediate impact on our kids from the first night. We
easily noticed a growth in their athleticism, confidence, respect, and support
for one another. There are more “high fives” and “pats on the back” from
other Judo students than we have witnessed in any other sport that our kids
have tried. The instructors are very patient and maintain a high level of
discipline, while they work with each student ensuring they perform movements
correctly. Our son struggled during conditioning for the first
couple weeks, but now he smiles and waves to the sidelines after every sit-up
(as if to say, “this is easy”). Our daughter can’t wait to take on any
challenger, and has an extra sparkle in her smile when she lands a good
throw. Both our kids have the highest respect for Ken, Russ, and
the other instructors, and they truly enjoy each and every practice. Beau and Sara Jennings
We
chose Judo as an aid to improve my son’s mental focus and physical strength
because my son had a minor ADHD and poor athletic ability. We found Dallas Judo
provides what I was looking for: Dallas Judo has a very high coach to students
ratio and provides almost one on one teaching for the beginners. Coaches Ken and Russ and all other coaches are very passionate and skillful in
teaching Judo and also very friendly. They are also successful professionals in
other careers. After 2 years of practicing Judo, my son indeed demonstrates
enhanced attention and he can sit for hours in study thanks to the improved
endurance. The benefit was obvious at school – he becomes more modest and
respectful, which result in much better relationships with teachers and
friends. My son is now much stronger in body and mind and. He grew 5 inches
since he started Judo two years ago at 12 and he stands now 6 ft 1 tall when he
turns 15. The biggest benefit is that he enjoys himself in Judo and feels more
confident. My son says he would never quit Judo
and continue learning. Beomsu Kim
Our son Dylan has been at Dallas
Judo for over two years and the experience has been magnificent. Ken and Russ
are terrific teachers and ambassadors to this great sport of Judo. Our
son has made great progress not only with Judo but also in school, team sports,
and at home since joining Dallas Judo. In his time at the club he has
transformed physically and is now more focused and alert. Judo is now a
very big part of our family thanks to Ken, we have met many great friends
traveling with the club to compete in tournaments. We are very grateful to have
found Ken and Dallas Judo. José & Kathy
Colón
As parents,
we attempt to do everything in our power to support our kids with their
happiness, education, and personal safety. We felt that martial
arts could provide them added self-defense and self-control, and decided
to enroll them in Dallas Judo. We have watched them mature in many ways since
joining the Dojo, and there is an immense level of respect and support
that trickles down from the owner, Ken Scialo, to his instructors, to the
older students, and down to the youngest of students. Both my son and
daughter simply love it! They are learning and practicing important
life qualities like discipline, patience & self control.
We are thankful for the caring yet competitive atmosphere of Dallas Judo. Fred and Kacy Zeeck
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