I searched for a very long time for a martial arts school for my daughter while she was young. I felt it was very
important for her because unlike any other sport it incorporates so much into a young child. Aside from the fitness,
self defense & so many other skills taught - I was aiming towards finding a school that would help with self control,
respect & everyday morality. At this time I was also seeing a doctor who thought my daughter was borderline ADHD
and thought she could use a small dose of medicine. I did not want to start her on medicine & decided to give her time to mature with support from family, school & a sport.

I never even got past the one week trial, in every school I tried, because all of the masters gave up on my daughter.
I became increasingly frustrated, but I did not GIVE UP, as I learned from my master, so I decided to give him a call
for help.  


He told me it's very hard to find a school you are looking for because there are so many now that just teach traditional
ways and do not take on the individual difficulties children face in today's world. They just do not know how to form
"relationship teaching" with each child which is most important. He said he would find someone in NY for me, he did
and it was okay. My daughter didn't love it.

Then I met Master Kimmel! Sydney was 7 years old and was still suffering from using her massive amount of energy
negatively along with other issues. It took me less than a week of watching him teach that I just felt he would not give
up on my daughter. I called my master & left him a message that I found a master named Michael Kimmel. He called
me back to tell me of Master Kimmel's background and his exact words were, "genius combination in this man, a
master with a teaching degree - THAT is VERY uncommon - I can almost guarantee he will succeed with anyone,
including your daughter!" I didn't even know he was a public school teacher yet.  

Master Kimmel & everyone at Fierce Dragon Martial Arts, I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work &
patience with Sydney. You have been a major role in her growth!