# Recovered Authentic Customer Testimonials
**Date:** 2026-02-25
**Source:** Jukido-Kai Wayback Machine Dump (2010 – 2017)
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### 1. The Young Family
*”What started with a structured physical activity to help a young victim of TBI, to the discipline and focus needed to give a child of ADHD some activity to look forward to every week… The meditative and educational properties of Tai Chi give those who don’t desire the more physical roles of Karate, Aikido or Iaido the opportunity to experience a martial art through softer forms… For a family that thought we were just going to have some fun, we now know that joining the Jukido Kai family is something we couldn’t live without.”*
**Tags:** `Youth Martial Arts`, `ADHD`, `Family`, `Tai Chi`
**Date:** Dec 4, 2011
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### 2. Shawn Thompson
*”My daughter Tianna has come a long way in a short period of time, and I owe that all to Shane and the support from his staff. Shane’s knowledge of what he teaches is outstanding and the way he delivers it on each training session is so consistent. My daughter has so much respect for Shane, and that comes from how Shane teaches. I would highly recommend this class to any parent who wants to have their child taught the meaning of respect and focus. It has definitely changed my daughter’s life…”*
**Tags:** `Youth Martial Arts`, `Respect`, `Focus`, `Parenting`
**Date:** Oct 20, 2010
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### 3. Kristie Hawkins
*”…I have been here for just over three years, and I can not imagine my life without martial arts… I am mentally, emotionally, and physically stronger now than I have ever been… Training has also increased my self-confidence. I used to be very jumpy and easily startled by things, but not anymore… Finally, training has made me a stronger person physically. I have asthma, and through physical training and breathing techniques learned from Sensei Topp, I do not need nearly as much medication as I used to… All in all, walking through the door at Jukido-Kai was one of the best things I have ever done in my life…”*
**Tags:** `Adult Martial Arts`, `Women’s Self-Defense`, `Health & Wellness`, `Confidence`
**Date:** Mar 24, 2011
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### 4. Darren Hinkle (On the Community and Affordability)
*”…getting back into martial arts is the best decision I have made in my life… that dojo feels more like home to me than anywhere else on this planet, it has changed every aspect of my life for the better. The class prices are extremely inexpensive… We don’t just learn how to defend ourselves and our loved ones… we learn history, how the body works, we learn about other styles, and we learn what it truly means to be a martial artist… Training with Master Shane Topp is a huge blessing…”*
**Tags:** `Adult Martial Arts`, `Community`, `Value`, `Philosophy`
**Date:** Jan 21, 2011
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### 5. Darren Hinkle (On the Reality of Training)
*”Well, one of the best things that come from training at Jukido-Kai is the fact that you know in most real situations, you have been taught and practiced ways to walk away safely… but one of the really cool things about our style, you almost always walk away bruised, sore, and limping your way home from the dojo twice a week… but the honor is when you return to continue studying this powerful form of martial arts, it will break you down and then build you back up with a whole new outlook on life.”*
**Tags:** `Adult Martial Arts`, `Self-Defense`, `Resilience`
**Date:** Oct 19, 2010
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### 6. Joseph Traylor
*”Training here has affected me more than physically. The lessons, the respect, the basic principles have found a way to incorporate itself in my whole life. Whether it’s studying for a big test or just the small problems we face everyday. To some people think it may not sound like much but I used to get stressed out depressed about all those little things. And now it just keeps me level headed…”*
**Tags:** `Adult Martial Arts`, `Mental Health`, `Stress Relief`
**Date:** Feb 28, 2011
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### 7. Andrew Krites
*”I have been in the martial arts for over 15 years and regardless of where I train I keep coming back to Sensei Topp. Sensei Topp is able to incorporate multiple styles such as Karate, Kung Fu, Jujutsu, etc. and blend them into one art. He is well versed in both empty hand and weapon arts. With his vast knowledge of the human body, he is able to both show and illustrate the effects that a technique will have on the body…”*
**Tags:** `Expertise`, `Lineage`, `Instructor Quality`
**Date:** Jan 22, 2011
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### 8. Glen Madden
*”I was recently very impressed with the amount of Respect and Discipline showed by all, regardless of age or rank of the students! I first visited Jukido-Kai to see in person if it was really what I thought and expected it legitimately to be…it certainly was! …I was so glad I came back the very next night and proudly witnessed a young man nine years old, spar everyone from the beginner white belts both youth and adult, all the way up through the black belts…he worked hard and earned his green belt! …that young man’s warrior heart and mental toughness and the tremendous support and Respect by all present inspired me to begin my own study of the skill and discipline.”*
**Tags:** `Youth Martial Arts`, `Discipline`, `Inspiration`, `Community`
**Date:** Nov 7, 2017
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### 9. Lori McCollum
*”Shane, just wanted to thank you again for providing us with such an awesome experience today. I think we all learned some very valuable information and went home feeling a little less vulnerable. I know some of us would be interested in the progressive classes in the fall! Thanks again for your professionalism and expertise!”*
**Tags:** `Women’s Self-Defense`, `Seminars`, `Expertise`
**Date:** Jun 20, 2013