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Master Kirby and the team are amazing! My child is always excited for the next Tae Kwon Do class. The best part is how Master Kirby and the other coaches give personalized attention to each child. They are patient and adjust the pace of the class to suit the kids’ needs. Highly recommend!
Total newbies to martial arts and this has been a great experience. Our 7 year old daughter enjoys class and has learned so much in a short time.
Great instructor! Master Kirby is very patient and dedicated on helping all the kids to grow in discipline, self-defense skills and to develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others. We were very excited when our kids have progressed fantastically, enjoys going to class, and is always anxious to learn. This is thanks to Master Kirby's dedication and commitment. We really appreciate all the hard work and effort he puts into this program. We are honored to have him as our kids mentor and look forward for him to continue teaching our son and guiding him to grow.
My daughter learned a lot from this martial arts academy. Master Kirby teaches with patience and helped my daughter achieve great heights.
Great instructor! Master Kirby is very patient and dedicated on helping all the kids to grow in discipline, self-defense skills and to develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others. Our son started back when Master Kirby used to teach at Prosper Park and Rec. We were then very excited when Master Kirby opened Pine Tree Martial Arts School. Our son has progressed fantastically, enjoys going to class, and is always anxious to learn. This is thanks to Master Kirby's dedication and commitment. We really appreciate all the hard work and effort he puts into this program. We are honored to have him as our son's mentor and look forward for him to continue teaching our son and guiding him to grow.
Our son is learning discipline and is excited to go to Tae Kwon Do! Master Kirby is so good with the kids. We highly recommend this program.
Master Kirby approach to teaching my daughter has been amazing as she went from a girl who didn't want to even try Tae Kwon Do to actually enjoying her classes. A great place to for any children to try martial arts as Master Kirby makes the students very comfortable.
Master Kirby is very gentle with kids, listens/understands them and teaches very nicely..good time allotted- opportunity to train every day which enhances performance.. highly recommend him..all the best master Kirby
My 7 year old has been learning from Master Kirby for a while and loves it. The classes are now moving to new location in Celina. All the best to Master Kirby & Team for the new chapter!!
My daughter has been learning Taekwondo from Master Kirby for the past year. I have seen a marked improvement in her overall personality and she looks forward to her classes. Master Kirby is thorough and extremely patient with Kids. The new premises has been a great addition.
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