Testimonials

I have been studying martial arts with Sifu Olson for almost two decades. He is continuously striving to be a better student of the arts, which has also made him a great teacher. His attention to detail, desire to help others learn and improve, and his ability to bring out the best in each student are just a few of his admirable qualities. Sifu Olson is personable and outgoing, allowing students of all levels to feel comfortable and welcome in his class.

Christine Reins

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There are many benefits that I have found while studying Martial Arts with Sifu Tom Olson. As an instructor, I find that his technique and skills in the Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu style are quite admirable due to his vast knowledge, great form, and ability to relate how his teachings can be used in real life situations. Sifu Tom is an expert motivator and is willing to push you as hard as you are willing to go. I am grateful for the sense of accomplishment that I get from working out under Sifu Tom's supervision. I feel physically healthier, mentally more alert, and stronger by learning self defense.

Caleb Thompson

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Martial Arts has always fascinated me! I'm a skinny man, and unimpressive to any who would seek to do me harm. So, the physical aptitude of the arts was the most impressive, for example, to be able to kick really high or to take down an opponent larger than myself. Little did I know how impressed I would come to be by studying with Sifu Tom. I studied a very traditional Kung Fu while in college (the only way I could afford it was because they offered it as a class). The quality of training with Sifu Tom lacked nothing but was more. And, I was able to do so on the same budget. I was amazed that not only was I learning how to strike properly, but I was learning how to connect my mind with my body. Not only did I learn to replace the weakness of my body with strength, but I learned to replace fear with confidence, laziness with discipline, self-loathing with self-respect, confusion with control, and waywardness with direction. I truly value my training with Sifu Tom and have sought many opportunities on the side to train with him. I am very impressed at the broad love he has for everyone and the determination he has to help as many as he can. I recommend anyone to study with him, because I know you will see many wonderful lifestyle changes, even as I did.

Isaac Schneider