My step-son signed up for lessons when the USSD Redmond dojo first opened in 2005. My step-son looks up to Sensei Bryan as a respectful teacher and has aspirations to become a martial arts teacher.
Sensei Bryan has also become somewhat of a big brother to my step-son, taking him under his wing. My step-son has grown both emotionally and physically, and Sensei Bryan has played a significant part in his progress. -- Anita W., USSD Redmond Dojo
My name is Carol and I am soon to be 62 years old. Aug 2004 I
felt so physically incapacitated I swallowed 3 handfuls of pills. I
was living with chronic pain, no sleep, and multiple autoimmune
diseases including Fibromyalgia. I was taking pain pills, sleeping
pills, and muscle relaxants. I’ve had two back surgeries, have
a herniated disc, cardiac stent and arthritis.
October 2006 my son encouraged me to take a self defense course
at United Studios of Self Defense. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I
liked the environment. Everyone was warm, friendly and inviting. I
liked the instructor. He was strong, direct and I felt safe that
I would not be injured. At the completion of the class I “timidly”
signed for six months of lessons with the guarantee that I would
be able to quit if I felt I could not handle the requirements.
Today I will receive my purple belt in Kempo Kung Fu. I take no
pain pills, no sleeping aides, and no muscle relaxants. I no longer
have chronic pain. I can ride bikes, ski, hike, walk stairs. I
feel better today than I have in 20 years. I can do more than I
ever thought I could. I am expected to work at my own pace. I set
my own limits. I still feel safe, warm and accepted. -- Carol
B., USSD Redmond Dojo