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Below you will find reviews and testimonials from current and former Olson's Martial Arts Academy students and their parents in Johnson City, TN.
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Mikey Roth
good dayAugust 14, 2020
Driven
Driven Thank you all for being like my second family and making me into the confident and driven person I am today. You have played a tremendous role in my entire life. My instructorship and martial arts training at the school is the majority of the reason I got appointed to the United States Military Continue ReadingMay 28, 2019
Mentors
You two have been a mentor, instructor, friend, boss, role model and much more to me over the years… Who I am today is rooted heavily in my time spent training and teaching at the school and continues to define me as I grow….I have started to see how I have grown as a person; Continue ReadingMay 28, 2019
Investment
We see it (the training) as an investment into our child’s future. Andrew McCormickMay 28, 2019
Fantastic Instructors!
“My son absolutely LOVES coming here! The instructors are FANTASTIC with the kids. I could not have wished for a better place for my son to learn martial arts.” says Emily on FacebookMay 28, 2019
Thank You
Victor Vermette Thank you for teaching kids to stand their ground & do the right thing.May 28, 2019
Work Paid Off!
Debbie Miles-Rowe Everything you have taught children from day 1 just paid off…You know for sure that you saved a child’s life, that’s worth it all…Thank you……May 28, 2019
Leadership
Lee Phillips My children have not been involved in martial arts for several years now. But the things they learned at Olson’s have been so good for them. It’s not just the specific skills; it’s the persistence and respect and leadership and hard work that have helped them grow up to be the wonderful people they Continue ReadingMay 28, 2019
Nani Hilbert
Our daughter has been at Olsen’s since March of 2018. She started when she was 5 and has blossomed under the leadership program. She absolutely loves taking class and loves all the friends that she has made. Her confidence has soared and her self-control has improved. We love Olsen’s and their programming.March 25, 2019
Becky Taylor
I love this program! It has helped our son immensely with his self confidence! He loves his instructors.March 25, 2019
cora sutphin
you all do a great job I know of no child that doesn’t love you all including my niece and nephew Lindsey and loganMarch 25, 2019
Sammie Willis
I am truly happy with my new FAMILY. I really had no idea that martial arts could greatly improve my mental and physical health as quick as it has happened. The Olson Tribe are a very important part of my life now and I am FOREVER grateful. Thank You for helping me Evolve into a Continue ReadingMarch 25, 2019
C. Overby
Our 5 year old son has been enrolled at Olson’s for 8 months and I cannot express enough how impressed and grateful we are for the entire Olson family and their amazing staff. It is truly a state of the art academy that is not just about the physical training of taikwondo….oh, they are soo Continue ReadingMarch 25, 2019
Made a lasting impact on their lives
Thank you for 9 years of marital arts training for our girls. You have made a lasting impact on their lives. They are stronger, more confident, and more physically aware because of your teaching.J. Della November 30, 2018
Continues to Define Me as I Grow
Who I am today is rooted heavily in my time spent training and teaching at the school and continues to define me as I grow.H.H. - Student November 30, 2018
Taught Me to Focus Better
Martial Arts has taught me not to be shy. Martial arts has taught me to focus better.J. E. - Student November 30, 2018
My Son is a Completely Different Child
My son is a completely different child! New found confidence, determination and a new desire to be involved with something.The Clawson's November 30, 2018
New Level of Confidence
Our son has a new level of confidence and he has a lot of pride being a part of such a great Family Focused Academy.The Bennetts November 30, 2018
Impressed with the Olson Experience
We have been impressed with the Olson experience…it is great to see the system in place to teach the kids not only martial arts, bus basi principles that can be applied in all aspects of life.The Oakley's November 30, 2018
Instructors are Amazing
I am incredibly Grateful that we found this school. The instructors are amazing..everyone is so encouraging. These are really beautiful people!K. Disgdiertt – Parent November 30, 2018
The Olson’s are Amazing
My son has been a student here for 5 years. The Olson’s are amazing. It’s a great atmosphere for kids to learn physical as well as moral lessons. I can’t say enough wonderful things about them.K. Collake – Parent November 30, 2018