Testimonials

My wife and I and our two children Sophie, aged 12 and Robin aged 9 have been doing Pil Sung Do for three months. None of us have had any experience with any Martial Art before, so it was with some uncertainty that we began. The excellent teaching skills of the instructor soon set our minds at rest, though, as he developed specifically tailored activities for each of us. And we each receive encouragement and coaching appropriate to our abilities and have fun at the same time. It is really good having an activity that we as a family can attend and practise together. There is no fitness pre-requisite, as each session develops skills and techniques in a very progressive manner. On the surface, the training is for self-defence. However, as one explores the art, one becomes aware of the depth of the benefits arising from it. There would seem to be an entire culture based upon the principles of Pil Sung, which have benefits to general health, mental attitude and well-being. In addition, I am sure that my children benefit from increased confidence, discipline and self-esteem. Paul Truswell / Addlestone Academy 07.09.10  

My son Connor first attended a free trial back in mid February as he reached the age of 5 years, and was made to feel welcome and encouraged to join in from the start. Connor has always been a little overweight and a bit of a handful (to put it mildly) as he has a very active brain and we were worried how he would take to Pil Sung Do. We had looked for something that would challenge him mentally as well as physically and in PSD we feel we have more than found that. Connor has lost weight, toned up and his stamina amazes us daily. In July Connor took part in a 20min run/walk for charity and he ran for the full 20mins! Last year he wouldn't have been able to walk it! Also his attitude to life has changed, we've gone from him after 20mins moaning "I'm tired, I can't do this anymore" to "I've used a lot of energy tonight Sir" Don't get me wrong he can still be difficult and sometimes even loud but 2 nights a week with Grandmaster Stephen Hammouda has definitely changed him for the better. We are very proud of his progress to Orange belt and he is working hard towards his next one. I have watched nearly every class since Connor started and it always amazes me how hard they all work and enjoy it. The progress the students have been incredible from Connor now doing the splits to another student who had no confidence to talk to people and can now instruct a class. We are very grateful to have found the PSD team and hope to carry on for many years to come. Mel Ponting. Addlestone Academy.