"I have been going to Competitive Edge For 2 or 3 years and it has been a great experience for me. I remember long ago when Mr. Monroe said to me when I was a white belt "Just think with a little training and a lot of hope you can look back on this day when you are a blue belt."
and just look at me now I am a blue belt! Competitive Edge is also a great place to build self confidence. I learned how to protect my self when a stranger approached me, By saying "Back Off!" and run away. Competitive edge is also the ultimate work out gym! You always get a work out while your in class, But a lot of people don't realize it because they're having so much fun and don't even realize that you're actually working out! Competitive Edge is the most Educational Martial Art Training Center in the world, Because it teaches you many things including: The Rules of Tae Kwon Do, How to Count in Korean, What Tae Kwon Do REALLY means, And the ways to Respect your Peers and your Tae Kwon Do Instructors. I hope to test for my Black belt by December this year It will be hard work but I know with the help of our wonderful Instructors Like Ms. Marie, Ms. Sharon, Mr. Monroe, Brandon and other instructors I know I will get my black belt! And one day when I am
the highest rank of black belt I can be I know I will leave competitive Edge with a smile on my face! But my goal right now is Black Belt and Beyond!"
"My son
joined the Tae Kwon Do program at
Competitive Edge to get some exercise,
have some fun and try something new.
15 months later, he still looks forward
to the challenging classes as well
as the encouragement he gets from
the experienced, caring staff. To
date he’s progressed five belts and
gained confidence that is apparent
in his school work and his interaction
with his peers.
In and
of itself, I’ve found that tae kwon
do is a great kid’s activity because
as the children progress, they see
their hard work pay off in the form
of advanced colored belts. Every
time a child reaches a new level,
staff and peers cheer their accomplishment
– they can’t help but feel proud.
In addition to the obvious physical
rewards of the sport, they learn
life skills like self defense that
may help them manage a dangerous
situation or deal with a bully.
Respect for others, self control
and perseverance are also encouraged.
As a parent, Competitive Edge
makes it easy for me to fit Tae
Kwon Do classes in around my son’s
other activities. With classes available
five days a week, it’s easy to create
a routine that works for you. And,
when my son has a special opportunity
to do something else or just needs
a rest, I can skip a class without
being penalized financially. The
reasonable monthly fee you pay allows
you to attend unlimited classes
on a schedule that fits your needs.
Their birthday packages are
also affordable. My son’s 6th birthday
party was a big hit with his classmates
because it was so unique. The kids
enjoyed learning some basic martial
arts and playing lots of game. As
a finale, they all got to break
a board with their foot, a real
highlight of the event.
Our experience has been so
positive at Competitive Edge that
I recently joined the adult Tae
Kwon Do class. It’s providing me
with a great work out, and a chance
to spend time with some great people.
Best of all, I now have something
really great in common with my son.
"
Anne
Fabry
MY FAVORITE TEACHER
My favorite
teacher is Ms Marie. She works at
Competitive Edge. She helped me learn
Tae Kwon Do. She is very patient when
I first started counting in Korean.
Ms. Marie inspired me to come back
every day. The way I see her teach
makes me want to become a Tae Kwon
Do teacher as part time job.
Another reason Ms. Marie is my favorite
teacher is that she is very funny.
She makes Tae Kwon Do fun. She also
makes the best games.
That is why Ms. Marie is my current
favorite teacher.
"At first
I was a little hesitant as my 8 year
old was coming from another school
with his green belt. However, we both
quickly loved the black belt instructor.
My son also loves the small classes
and personal attention. I love the
easy to understand fee structure with
no upfront fees or long term contracts.
Terrific experience!"
The Taekwondo
class is fulfilling my goals of stress
relief and physical conditioning better
than I ever imagined. After just a
few classes, my physical and mental
well-being were noticeably improved.
I tried other forms of martial arts
at other institutions but found the
experiences frustrating because the
form didn't suit my personality. During
my initial contact with Competitive
Edge, I was given invaluable help
in selecting a form suitable for my
personality and goals. I felt comfortable
with the class from the first day
and highly recommend my instructor
for being professional, encouraging,
fun, and understanding.
E.
Bard, Fort Washington
"My
two sons had been taking karate at
another local school, and I was not
happy with the large class sizes,
and the lack of individual attention
my sons were receiving. I have since
switched to Competitive Edge, and
I could not be happier. The amount
of attention they receive is phenomenal,
and their forms and focus have improved
tremendously. My boys love Ms. Marie,
the instructor, because she makes
the classes fun for them as well as
teaching them the basics. They are
more physically fit and healthy now
as well because of the attention focused
on warm-ups and being active in class.
I have noticed a big improvement in
both my sons. I could not be happier
at Competitive Edge, and I urge you
to come in and experience it for yourself!"
The
Kline Family, Maple Glen
"Competitive
Edge worked with my children when
they had difficulties with some poomsaes.
They pride themselves on acquiring
a personal relationship with the families
and the instructors take special interest
in your children, as do the owners
of Competitive Edge. They incorporate
Taekwondo instruction with a fun learning
environment. Also, they are very accommodating
and flexible when it comes to class
schedules. My boys loved the fact
that they could not only participate
in Karate but they could also partake
in the Jujitsu classes, all in one
facility. It was like one stop shopping
for me."
Margie
LaSorsa, Ambler
"Our two
daughters have been enrolled at Competitive
Edge for over three months. They wake
up every morning anxious to go to
the next class. The Competitive Edge
instructors distinguish themselves
through their exemplary patience and
compassion when dealing with the children.
We look forward to many more months
of our children's continuing development
in body and mind through their martial
arts training."
"My children
were new students in school and were
enduring bulling and teasing. I decided
to enroll them in Karate, as a way
of helping them to feel confident
and defend themselves if necessary.
I did some research: visited local
schools, talked with the trainers
and made the best choice – Competitive
Edge. The other schools had high pressure
sales tactics and were more concerned
about revenue, not in the children.
They had large classes with one instructor
and the children weren’t being taught
properly. This was evident in the
lack of ability and sharpness of the
children. Even the belt holders were
sloppy.
At Competitive Edge, my children are
always receiving individual attention.
Their progress has been incredible!
Even when they were too sick to go
to school, they ask to attend karate
class! As a parent, I have noticed
an increase in confidence, flexibility,
and most importantly, the ability
to handle bulling either diplomatically
or defensively if necessary. Thank
you, Competitive Edge!"
"The only
reason I picked Competitive Edge over
the other neighboring schools is because
of Maria O'Donnell. From my brief
encounter with Maria at the other
school, she was the only instructor
that was able to engage my son and
get him out there to train and run
with the other children. I was not
able to find such instructor until
I came across Maria. Thank you Maria."
Richard
Lew, Ambler
Boxing
"As a physician, I know there are no short cuts to getting in shape. It's diet and exercise. Period. I managed to get the diet part down, but I've always had trouble with the exercise part. Unless someone is actively coaching me, I quickly give up. That's what's been great about Competitive Edge. Although they offer many different types of martial arts classes, I went the traditional route: boxing. The instructor, Ishmael (a.k.a. "Ish"), is a professionally trained boxer who stresses the fundamentals and really pushes his students to their limits. And the small class sizes ensure lots of personal attention. Thanks to Ish and Competitive Edge, I am in better shape now than I have been for the last 20 years."
Jeff Baggish
Blue Bell, PA
"Boxing
is the only way for me to stay in
shape. So when I found it at Competitive
Edge I was thrilled.
The instructors Jim & Stew are
awesome. I learned more in one night
than I did in my ten years of kickboxing."
Jennifer
Garrison, Ambler
"I've been interested in boxing for a long time, but couldn't find a gym with quality trainers. I look forward to going to the boxing classes at Competitive Edge because they have a quality professional trainer who is knowledgeable, and has personal experience. Whether your looking to learn boxing, martial arts, or you want to get into shape, Competitive Edge has the instructors who will get you to where you want to be."
