Testimonials

Text Box: "Mr. Passmore makes me feel like a winner." Katie L. - Student "...the results have astounded counselors who have worked with him." Allan S. - Parent "I'm not on speed dial at Jeffrey's school anymore." Kaye M. - Mom "I haven't been to alternative school since I started here." Robert D. - Student "It's a miracle." Vicki A. - Mom "I am grateful to be taught by an 8th degree black belt. That makes me more confident that what I learn is true." Ethan R. - Student "(he) has been able to discontinue all medication & counseling." Lynne L. - Mom "his tantrums altogether disappeared within two months." Cecil & Kim O. - Grandparents "...since our last meeting, she has improved in all areas at school! She is definitely much happier & her schoolwork shows it. Thank you for taking action so quickly." Jennifer D. School Teacher "We have seen his self confidence grow, his rebelliousness shrink (how many parents of 13-year-olds can say that), and his interest in and empathy toward others increase tremendously." John & Judith D - Parents "The program has developed his character through gentle mentoring." Allan S. - Parent "They become successful in different areas and can manage stress in difficult situations." Richard G. - Language Specialist for the Deaf. "It has taught me to have confidence in myself and to expect the best from myself." Tiffany W. - Student (9th grade alternative education) "My life has changed since I joined your class...the world needs more people like you." Cary F. - Deaf college student (read magazine article) "With anything else he has done in the past, he has always quit. But, with his self-defense classes, he now has a goal and will not quit until he reaches that goal." Earl Y. - Parent "... I have seen physical, emotional and mental change in my son. What is most important to my family is his confidence in himself has increased as well as his self-control and attitude." Charles & Betty N. - Parents "Being at Passmore's has helped me overcome my shyness and I have made friends." Ethan R. - Student "The medications had no impact and we grew to fear that we would have to institutionalize him within a short period of time. The program has been the most instrumental force in changing him from an angry little boy, with multiple Autistic type disabilities, to a smart, capable young man, soon to be a teenager." parent wishing to keep the child anonymous. COMMENTS FROM PROFESSIONALS: “The children of Waco are very fortunate to have such a program.” Texas Governor Ann Richards “Danny comes from the old school and is a great asset to all of Texas” Grandmaster Allen Steen, Father of Texas Karate/Taekwondo “Good program for self-discipline.” Robert Ward, Family Counseling & Student Services, Waco “He sets his student’s minds to establish the right attitude and confidence to succeed in school as well as in life.” Toni Garcia, Waco School Teacher (His program) Bringing personal growth and development through discipline, physical improvement, & spiritual awareness in a loving, caring way.” Steve Williams, KBW Christian Radio (1010am) “A true pioneer in the martial arts.” World Martial Arts Hall of Fame COMMENTS ABOUT MR. & MRS. PASSMORE’S BOOK: “Every teenager needs a copy of this book!” Master Steve Pinder, Karate Kast martial arts internet talk show host “Wow!! The staff members came in today and said how good you were. They said the kids loved you and, most importantly, you held their attention!!! They can’t wait for you to come back. Danny, thank you so much. You did such a good thing for these kids, and I appreciate you. I can’t wait for you to hit our Youngblood branch.” Tina King, Waco Boys and Girls Clubs “It’s wonderful that you say things these kids desperately need to hear and aren’t.” Kelly Kelbly, Director, City of College Station Teen Center “Good followship must come before good leadership. These kids are learning good followship.” Jim Savell, U.S. Special Forces Instructor