A Howl of Greeting to All:

I am pleased with Nick "Raw Dog" Sacoulas. He applies himself well to his DBMA training and has evolved into an excellent well-rounded fighter. Every time I teach at his school his students' good progress is proof of his ability to teach our system. I would say that outside of my backyard, Nick has the strongest DBMA program out there.

Woof,

"As a parent, you hope that your children grow up with enough confidence, discipline, focus and integrity to become the best they can be. You also hope that they learn how to protect themselves from danger. At the Progressive Martial Arts Academy, they help to do just that. Both my daughter and son attend the Progressive Martial Arts Academy. While I have been to other Martial Art schools, only at the Progressive Martial Arts Academy do I honestly feel that my kids are being taught by the best. They have been training for almost a year and they have learned skills and techniques that even I never thought they could master. They look forward to each and every time they train at the academy. Guro Nick is an outstanding teacher. The bond he has developed with each of the kids is not only magical, but genuine. The kids respect him and look up to him with the greatest regard. The techniques he teaches and his emphasis on discipline have given my kids a tremendous amount of strength, both physically and mentally. I can never thank him enough for that."

"IF YOU RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS WILL RESPECT YOU." This is one of the many lessons my six year old son has learned from Guro Nick. Progressive is more than a martial arts school. It is a place where my child (and many others) feel comfortable. With each class I see the difference with his self confidence, self control, taking pride in what he does and most of all the belief that he can accomplish what he puts his mind to. This is reinforced in every class, yet in an environment where the student feels completely at ease with the teachers. They not only focus on physical development but mental growth. I truly am amazed at how Guro Nick and Guro Eric sincerely care about the kids and take pride in their roles.

To All of Those Considering PMAA:

The answer is Yes – Will I get a quality workout? Will the instructors spend time with me, even if there is a full class? Will the classes fit my schedule? The answer to these and any other hopeful questions regarding Progressive Martial Arts Academy is YES!.

Like William, the author of another testimonial, I inquired about and sampled a dozen other schools before enrolling with PMA. I felt the strong connection to Bruce Lee’s philosophy of “…having no limitation as limitation….having no way as way” was very important. I've been training here for a few months and I especially enjoy that there is no attitude of superiority that can come with the instructors of single disciplines. At PMA one is trained as both a well-rounded martial artist and an athlete. Under Sifu Nick Sacoulas and his staff students are made ready to handle a fight whether it is in the street or the ring.

Training at PMA has strengthened me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I know that my training has helped me to successfully quit smoking. I have burned fat, built up my stamina, and toned my muscles. I have a newly bolstered confidence that I can handle a dangerous situation and I look forward to eventually participating in tournaments. Thanks to PMA I have embraced martial arts as a whole; not simply as a daily exercise, but as a developing force in my mind and body.

"It has been my pleasure to be a student of PMA for more than a year. I researched several schools before choosing PMA and it was the right choice because I know the level of training is second to none. The classes are informative, fun and, above all, practical. Guro Nick is an excellent teacher who is hands-on and always willing to take the time to answer questions or walk you through a technique step-by-step."

"Through out the course of time, I've thoughtfully considered at least a dozen martial arts gyms within my reach. To be honest with you, pretty much every school I've visited and trained in lacked much of the vital components necessary in a street fight. Luckily, I came across PMA one day, and took a seat to see what the course was like. To my surprise, it was the most well rounded school I have seen; in the classes, I saw Filipino Kali weaponry, Thai boxing (my personal favorite), BJJ ground fighting and the infamous JKD teachings of Bruce Lee, so when it comes down to it, the students are trained realistically for any aspect of a fight. I must compliment you on your extremely successful effort on incorporating all of these fundamentals into the curriculum."

"I am proud to be one of your students, and hope to train for many more years under your instruction."

"From the very first class the practicality and effectiveness of the techniques have blown me away, and I am continually impressed with the system. Perhaps the greatest benefits of joining Progressive, though,have been the self-confidence and self-insight I've gained by pushing my mind, body and spirit beyond their limit in every class. I recommend it to everyone."