|
"All of my children have taken classes at Guard Up and
loved the experience. The group of homeschoolers we
join weekly to participate in these swordsmanship classes
all have told me that each week their children can't
wait for the next class. My boys aren't interested in
taking any other organized classes and several of their
friends too, have said they are only interested in classes
offered at Guard Up. The place is warm and inviting, and
the instructors are terrific! They really
know how to play with the kids and teach them through
interactive games that thoroughly engage their minds and
bodies. The exercise they get is a big part of why we
sign up every winter. These kids are getting an hour
or more of intense cardiovascular exercise, the instructors keep
them running nonstop, and they love it! Thank you
Guard Up!"
Leyla Herbawi
"The personal connection my son has developed with
his [Guard Up] teachers has fostered his self-confidence
which in turn has generated a true desire to learn and
develop his fencing skills."
Rebecca Gruber
"Eric has tried fencing and other sports but wasn't
coordinated enough so he loves the ACE class because his
movements don’t have to be so precise. His upper body
strength and confidence have improved because of the
class. I think the instructor is great because he's
creative and inspires and engages the kids."
Jessica von Hippel
"Beth and Teddy adore the classes and it feels like
they've died and gone to heaven."
Colleen Humphreys
"(At Guard Up) I found a wonderful, total body and
mind, unique way of getting exercise. Guard Up has
really good instructors because they are patient and
explain things well. They give visuals and why things
work."
Laura Giannangelo
"The instructor listens to the students… is very
positive, and play’s a lot of games, and can turn
everything into a game, which is more fun than just
drilling."
Laurie Yengo-Kahn
"Before I started training in fencing and foam
weapons, I did not really have much self confidence, and
I was looked down on by a lot of people. Nowadays,
however, I am revered among my peers as a sort of
gentlemen, simply because I fence, and it’s nice to no
longer have some certain ruffians on my chest
anymore."
Toby Hartranft, Age 15
"Fencing is the only activity that Christina has
stayed with. [The instructors] are patient and nice.
Guard Up has also been very accommodating with the
schedule."
Gayle Edson
"The Leadership Program is a great opportunity for
Andrew, even though he is young. Guard Up is very well
priced, very kind and courteous. More places should be
like you."
Ruth Krause
"Brendan has never stuck with any activity longer
than the ACE class before... so you must be doing
something right."
Laurel Lhowe
"Guard Up's facility is also a big, fantastic place
and at a great location (right next to the Mall!).
My mom loves it because she can hang out in the nice
lobby and watch me train through the big windows, or she
can go shopping. The instructors are so helpful
and approachable; they really want the students to learn
concentration, strength and speed."
Liz Davidson, Age 15
|
