Dear Mr. & Mrs. Goodner,

<p>I would like to share with everyone our experience with the Carson ATA Black belt Academy. First of all we would like to compliment Mr. Goodner, Chief Instructor, on the great staff they have. The coaches are very qualified, and are great with the children. Mr. Goodner is one of the best! He really cares about his staff and students. </p>

<p>We have four Great-grandchildren that came to us from a very unstable environment. We enrolled the two oldest in Mr. Goodners Tiny Tiger Class in March of 2006; Kylie 5 years old and Clayton 4 years old. These are great children, but had no stability, and were very insecure. Mr. Goodner has brought them from insecure, timid, lacking in self-confidence, and trusting very few people; to out going, trusting, very sure of themselves , believing in themselves and others. They know self-control, courtesy, integrity, confidence, respect, and loyalty. </p>

<p>Mr. Goodner is not just a Great Instructor; he is a role model, councilor, and friend. He puts his all into teaching and training our Tiny Tigers to do their very best, never give up and to believe in themselves. Kylie was having some problems, not wanting to practice at class and talking about quitting Karate. I was talking to Mrs. Goodner about her problems, and she offered to talk to Kylie. After their talk, Kylie wanted to talk to Mrs. Goodner everyday she went to class, and has never talked about quitting since. </p>

<p>We appreciate Mr. & Mrs. Goodner's assistance in helping these children with their self confidence and self esteem. I know with Mr. Goodners teaching, training, and understanding; my Grandchildren will have good lives and futures. </p>

<p>Sincerely, <br>
Grahame & Nadine Hartung </p>