I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend HighKix Martial Arts!!!!! My son LOVES it at HighKix and has been loving it there for years! Master Oravec is an exceptional trainer and is well respected by his Martial Arts mentors and peers not only in PA but across the nation..... and, most importantly, the students all truly respect AND LIKE him. The academy is affiliated and accredited with the World Tang Soo Do Union (it's VERY important that your child's academy is affiliated with a well respected Federation so that their earned rank is honored and credible, for opportunities to compete competitively in tournaments, and so that you know your child's academy is teaching the Art as it should be taught- under rigorous Federation expectations and scrutiny, including testing for advancements).
Speaking of tournaments, HighKix Martial Arts students have AT LEAST six opportunities to participate in regional tournaments and opportunities for additional training with the Federation's most honored and respected Masters throughout the year. Tournaments are my son's favorite part of training and have been a HUGE plus in boosting his confidence- even if he never places and wins a trophy. HighKix's students always perform VERY well in these tournaments every year and they are very warmly welcomed to each event. Not everything is about training! We like to have fun together, too. Families even attend community events together and the Academy holds seasonal events as well. Families become friends as much as the students do! We wouldn't think of training anywhere else in the area we are so happy here. Absolutely the best investment I make in my son every single month.
My son is ADHD. Off the charts. And he is one of several students at HighKix with this challenge. I have watched as my son and his peers have absolutely flourished under Master Oravec and his staff!!! Speaking for my son, he has learned the value of respect not only for others, but himself and his academy and as he has grown, so has his opportunity to help lead at the academy. This academy's curriculum not only develops focus, responsibility and character development for children managing ADHD, but children with other educational disabilities as well- always with great kindness. HIghkix Martial Art Academy is truly run with integrity, honesty, and respect. The staff set the example as much as expect their students to be an example of these qualities. read more