From: Leah
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:48 am
Subject: RE: Team Smith shows its stuff at Kickboxing Event (Big Time)
I have to say that this was the first fight that I have been to, to support Team Smith and I was so proud of all of them. I was overwhelmed by how good they fought and never gave up. We were in the best shape compared to the other fighters and know I realize how important it is for them to do Team Training. Hopefully one day when my son is ready to fight I know that he will be on the best team there is. So I just want to say congrats to every fighter who gave there all on Saturday. And great job to all the coaches who helped get there team there. I know that these coaches don’t have to go train with our kids everyday of the week but I am sure glad that they do. So great job to all the fighters and to the coaches who helped get them to where they are today.. May God Bless each and everyone of you..

Leah

 

Mr. Smith,

I am so very pleased I found your school. I came to you after visiting my doctor last January. He was not too pleased in my lab results and physical condition. My blood pressure was up. My blood sugar was bording on becoming diabetic not to mention my weight being up there too. He informed me I needed to start taking better care of myself. After looking around and talking to some folks, I decided to give CSK a shot. At 51 years old, it is not easy to get back on a physical regimen.

I am pleased to report to you that after a follow-up physical just 2 weeks ago, my doctor is very pleased with my progress back to a healthy life. My weight is down over 15 pounds, my blood sugar went from about 120 down to 80, my cholesterol is down to 131 and my blood pressure has dropped back to a normal level. He asked me how I had made such good progress and what I was doing different. I informed him that I was working on my eating habits and working out at your school pretty consistantly about 3 days a week. He asked me where I was going and I told him Craig Smith Kickboxing. He said he was going to tell a few other patients about your school.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the coaches and other students at the school for assisting me in obtaining these results. Without your motivation and support and that of the others at the school, I do not think my progress would have been as good in such a short time. I have found my experience there to not only be very challenging one but also a fun one too. You constantly push and encourage us to do our best. The staff at your school have all been very informative, positive and encouraging. I look forward to more progress and continued enjoyment from my workouts at CSK. I am proud to be a member of your school.

Thank you all for what you have helped me to achieve so far and I look forward to continued success for all at CSK.

Tim

 

From: David @raytheon.com>
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 8:08 am
Subject: Re: Instructors roles and being hard on students, is tough on both!!!
Craig I could not agree with you more. I think some may forget that as parents we might be harder on them than any of the instructors are. It may be difficult for some to watch as an outsider looking in. However the training they receive at your school transcends at home as well as school. I know that for me I expect that type of discipline at your school. Karate / Kickboxing is not daycare, but the oppertunity to learn self discipline and self defense. I also see many kids whose confidence grows by leaps and bounds through training at your school. I know for Carly when she first came to you how nervous she would be during a test and forget and pause but because you and the other instructors push her she is much more confident she has overcome the fear of testing not only at karate but also at school. I thank you for that. I hope other parents feel the same and if they will stick with the program they will learn it too.
 

From: Jim    @vbgov.com>
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 8:03 am
Subject: RE: Instructors roles and being hard on students, is tough on both!!!
Craig, you and the others keep on yelling and disciplining the kids ! Trust me when I tell you there is not enough of that going on in the world these days and the kids need to learn it. The discipline you instill in the kids this week, may save his/her life next week when he/she is faced with a difficult decision of doing what is right or wrong !

This is the second email I have seen from you on this subject in the last couple of months, while I know it's hard and even frustrating at times to stay on the kids day in and day out, in the end it's worth it !

You and the other instructors need to just continue to doing what your doing, it's working !

James

 

From: Chris and Bonnie @cox.net>
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 9:37 pm
Subject: RE: Instructors roles and being hard on students, is tough on both!!!
Craig,

I just wanted to let you know that I have seen you "get" on my son and I've seen him "pay" the price for not listening to the instructions, however, I have also seen you praise him and uplift him as well as all the other instructors. I have seen him strive to work for every belt he's earned which for my son is more responsibility and motivation than I have ever seen him have. He feels confident of the skills he's learning. Yes..it's hard work, he's learning to be tough. He's also learning to be a hero in mind and body, so as far as I'm concerned this has been one of the best things we've ever done for him. Even if he does some other extra activity, we will encourage him to continue with Kickboxing.

Thank you,

Bonnie

 

Mr. Craig,
I would like to chime in, on this subject. I could not agree with you more, and I can truly say, " I would change nothing!!" Jessica turned 10 in March 08, and she is an instructor for your school, she has been on the honor roll for the last 2 years (same time we've been with you), and she has achieved the goal of EARNING her black belt, from you. Oh, you also taught her to dive in like, 5 minutes. Anyway, I am convinced Jessica is on a path to a highly successful future, and I believe you, Jim and others have played a HUGE part in assisting Me and Moe with molding her. Karate/Kickboxing is a way of life for her, not a sport she does or plays. Karate is so much more, a continuation of her daily education, like we spoke about before. Karate has taught her disipline, focus, work ethic, drive and responsibility. All of these qualities are essential. Jessica does play sports, ie. softball, but she could never gain these traits from softball, basketball, etc. With that said, Moe and I would like to say "THANK YOU" to the CSK family, from the bottom of our hearts. Mark
 

From: Mary  <@cox.net>
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 18 May 2008 9:10 am
Subject: blackbelt test

Hi Craig,
Eric and I wanted to say how impressed we were with the blackbelt test. We have seen parts of them over the years but never start to finish. We are so proud of Tommy and the others who tested. They really gave 110%.
We are thankful that we found your school and signed Tommy up when we did. Being a member of your school has had a huge impact on who he is today and the man he will become. There are so many good examples at the school for him to look-up to and follow. Tommy has the utmost respect for you and your instructors.
We liked what Ed said about always representing Craig Smith, belt ON or OFF. After Tommy had showered and relaxed a bit yesterday, I asked him how he felt and he said " TIRED, PROUD AND HAPPY". I think that is a good way to feel.
Thanks so much,
~Mary


From: Ronda <@cox.net>
To: kickingboxing@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 18 May 2008 9:40 pm
Subject: Black Belt test
Hey Craig!
WOW! What a test! I am so proud of everyone that tested! All the fighters gave more than 100 % ! There was sweat tears and a lil blood and nobody QUIT! I get tears in my eyes to thank how honored my family is to be surrounded by such wonderful people! I thank you from the bottom of my heart and to all of your instructors for being a part of our family and for supporting Shalynn and helping her train for this awesome and prestige blackbelt that she received yesterday! I remember when Shalynn used to run she would be one of the last ones to finish or when she did a push up her butt was sticking up in the air and couldn't get it down. I remember when Shalynn couldn't get in front of a class and do a book report and now she loves it! I also remeber she won her first kickboxing match and years later lost her second to Andie Dodge and the other day she finished 300 hurdles hit every hurdle and fell but still finished the race! She never QUIT! And what I'm getting to as I'm crying is that it's because of what you, Jim and all of the AWESOME instructors you have given the kids what they need to be confident and know no matter win or loose don't ever quit! Thank you Craig for all you have done for Shalynn! She was exhausted last night and all she wanted was some Taco Bell! Thanks again Craig! Love to all! - Ronda


From: Kent @cox.net>
To: Craig Smith <Kickingboxing@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, 18 May 2008 9:09 pm
Subject: Black belt test
Craig,

When I started attending your school, like most of your adults I wasn't in it for any belt. I had no real goals for myself other than to be in better shape, spend time with my kids, and as a bonus, learn to defend myself. I
am grateful for the first time that you pushed me to test for my yellow belt. I didn't think much of it at the time but that yellow belt test started me down the road to where I am right now. Today has been painful,
but I know that after the ordeal that I and the others went through yesterday, there is nothing that I cannot endure. Bumps and bruises heal.
Your lessons will last a lifetime. The belt that you and your blackbelts awarded me yesterday is one of the greatest achievements of my life. I know that I still have a long way to go. I just wanted to say -thanks. Kent