"Dear Master Foroughi: I want to thank you very much for the excellent programs at Master Foroughi's Tiger Kim Martial Arts Academy. My son Jackson has been enrolled in Tae Kwon Do for almost two years. During that time, he has learned many life skills including discipline, commitment, technique and friendship. Over the years he has benifited from the dedication and patience of the instructors.
My Husband and I have been so proud to see how Jackson's confidence grows each time he sucessfully completes his testing and advances to his next belt.
You have created a excellent learning enviroment in which students can excel. Jackson's experience has been so positive that we recently enrolled his younger sister Hailey.
Thank you once again for the exceptional programs that you provide and the work that you do in the community"
-Karen Stintz, City Councillor, Ward 16
"I have been training in Taekwondo for more than 15 years and have come to truly appreciate the continual learning and challenges that martial arts provides physically and mentally. The enviroment at Master Foroughi's Tigerkim Academy, under Senior Master Foroughi, focuses on all aspects of what Taekwondo and Martial Arts philosophy and training is all about, and has contributed so positively to how I am able to approach my personal and professional life"
-Richard Jardim, Vice President at TD Bank Financial Group
"My daughter, who is almost seven, has been attending Master Foroughi's martial arts academy for the past year and a half. During this time, I have seen the many benefits that my daughter has enjoyed from being in this program. Classes not only provide excellent health benefits in terms of cardiovascular and flexibility training, they also offer wonderful opportunities for personal, ethical, and social growth. Classes at Master Foroughi's Academy are structured in such a way as to develop discipline, coordination, and technique while still respecting age limitations; this is always done in a positive, fun, and encouraging atmosphere that fosters enthousiasm. The instructors are patient and warm, but always able to maintain discipline by teaching focus and concentration. Student are treated with great respect and are taught to treat others in the same manner. Other equally important ethical principles such as perseverance and mindfulness are also modelled and taught at this school. During her progression and tests for higher belts, It has been a true joy to see my daughter get the wonderful sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from sticking to a goal and working hard to attain it. Socially, my daugher - who is usually very shy - quickly opened up at this school and made many friends that she always looks forward to seeing. Finally, and equally as important, she has FUN at TaeKwonDo and always leaves her classes smiling, happy, and energized. It truly is a pleasure to highly recommend Master Foroughi's martial arts academy."
-Maia Miguelez, PhD, Medical Science Specialist, Neurosciences
"Adam has been a student for two years now and has matured immensley. Adam was very shy, Taekwondo has made Adam very confident and strong. Master Foroughi has not just taught tawkwondo skills but self confidence, disclipline, and concentration. What Adam has learned, has been extended outside of your school into his school work, boy scouts, sporting activities, and the community as a whole. I strongly recommend martial arts to anybody because it builds a strong foundation, that can be used in all life activities."
- Andrew Chessell, Cove Manager, Bell Canada
The feeling I get now when I wake up in the morning is that of success and happiness. I have respect for others and myself and my belief and confidence in my own talents has helped me over come obstacles in my life outside of Tae Kwon Do aas well. Through this academy, I have gained strength, speed, balance, preserverance and a general enjoyment of life. The cardio training is the best I've ever had and I used to play a variety of sports. It is also one of the most positive learning enviroments that I have been a part of. There are always so many different levels of skill and fitness that you see how far you have to come and what still lies ahead on a daily basis. With a wide range of masters and instructors, you also get a lot of unique tips and criricisms and many points of view.
- Chris Michaud, Blue Belt
