When I was 13 I walked into the Denton Optimist Club in my hometown to try a martial arts class. When I walked out that evening I knew i would do martial arts the rest of my life. Not only that but I knew I would have my own school. It’s all I ever wanted to do. That was nearly 32 years ago. Today I feel the same way. I love everything about martial arts and what it can do for people. Today I opened my school 25 years ago. Thank you to everyone would never be enough. And there is way to many people to list on here that have been a part of the journey. So i would like to say if you have had any part of this amazing journey I started 25 years ago thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for the opportunity to teach you. Many of you started with me when I was just a kid and you trusted me. Thank you. To all my family , students , teachers and friends thank you for helping me on this path. I’m forever grateful. See you on the mats.
Professor Mark Reding