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Dear Grand Master Hafner,

We are writing this letter to express our appreciation for what your school has done for our daughter, Ashley.

When Ashley was nine years old, she began seeing your commercials on television and wanted to join karate.

Our main concern stemmed from the fact that Ashley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was nine months old.  Her life had been spent dealing with partial paralysis on the right side of her body, fine motor skill difficulties, and a learning disability.

The thought of her running, jumping, sparring, or even balancing on one leg seemed almost impossible.  After visiting the school, talking with you, and meeting the teachers, we knew that, even with her physical limitations, Ashley would be just fine at ‘Keith Hafner’s Karate.’

Your instructors do a tremendous job of recognizing the limitations and strengths of each and every student.  As Ashley leaves the school, it is with deep sadness for us, as we have seen an amazing transformation.  Her physical abilities have carried her farther than we could have ever dreamed!

Her strength and coordination have improved dramatically and her self-confidence has soared. Ashley is a strong, capable, confident eleven year old who would not be where she is today had it not been for your Karate school.

Thank you, and your entire staff, for the assistance and guidance that you provided to Ashley in her time there.  We have recommended your school to others in the past and would not hesitate to continue that endorsement in the future.

Sincerely,
Garth, Jeanne, and Ashley Burnside