I was skeptical about trying Karate for my 10 year old son, Conor, who has Cerebral Palsy.  Traci has worked wonders with Conor.  He has gained increased strength in his weaker left arm and leg, gained coordination and confidence.  Traci has so much expertise and patience it really helps my son push to his highest potential.  I would definitely recommend Traci as a competent professional Karate teacher.

                                     -Joe & Katy, Parents   

My son, Ian, has taken karate lessons from Sensei Traci for about six years.  He has learned how to DEFEND himself via her tutelage.  He has developed a fine control of his body movements.  I do recommend Sensei Traci as an instructor of Tae Kwon Do and Shorin-Ryu karate for children of all ages.  She has patience and respect for her students.

                                     -J. M. McGregor, Parent

Joshua was born premature.  His speech therapists recommended that we try to strengthen his core muscles.  We had Joshua join Traci's karate class at age four, hoping that it would help.  Traci has had Joshua help her with his younger brother Paul's class through demonstrations and holding the pads she uses for kicks and punches.  Traci is patient, kind and firm with her students.  Through Traci's teachings, I believe Joshua has learned many valuable skills to carry with him throughout the years.  Another thing he has learned from Traci's karate classes is self-defense.  He is an A student at a private school, has a lead role in a drama club play, skates for two hockey teams and has a brown belt in karate.

                                     -Paul & Michelle, Parents

Traci is an outstanding teacher.  My grandson took lessons from Traci and through her patience, teaching style and dedication she provided him with excellent skills in hand/eye coordination, patience, teamwork and dedication.  While watching my grandson, I became interested in Karate myself. 

As an older student, I am 58, I signed up.  In taking classes with Traci I just love the experience.  I have gained upper body and leg strength as well as I am now committed to an exercise routine under Traci's guidance.  Traci is very patient with me and the other "adults" in the class.  The class flies by and my abilities have increased along with my physical self-confidence.  She is just a wonderful teacher who makes learning fun.

                                     -Karen Nilsson, Student

Traci is a great teacher.  She is firm with the students, but is fair, and also lets the kids have fun.  My son has special needs, and she has been so patient and kind, but makes sure he works just as hard as everyone else.  She rewards their hard work, and lets them know if they are not working hard enough.  Traci is awesome, and I would recommend her class to anyone who is interested.

                                      -Bill & Carolyn, Parents