Sarah A.
Enterprise, NV

We started going to Green Valley ATA and it has been the best decision I have made for my son.  Master Durant really cares about the kids.  I told him what was going on with my son and he took time out to talk to both of us.  When my son has a bad day, he can tell immediately when he walks in the door.  Master Durant pays attention to his needs and encourages him to do better every time. My son is now more respectful at home, has more self-esteem, is able to better express himself and is more disciplined in completing his schoolwork.  His grades have all improved from C’s, D’s and Fs to ALL A’s! The best part about being involved with Ohana Martial Arts at Green Valley is not only Master Durant, but also the other kids and parents that are there.  We have become a family, supporting each other, cheering on each other’s kids, talking to each other, and learning from each other.  Thank you, Master Kevin Durant, for creating an environment that is family based and so supportive of all of us!

Previous Review:

Recently going through a divorce sent me looking for something for my 11-year-old son where he could release some of his emotions in a positive way and grow.  He needed a role model to look up to who showed him how to communicate, be respectful, have discipline, courage, be a leader and have positive self-esteem. Back in February 2018 my son’s grades in school were terrible, and no matter what I did, what teacher I spoke to, how much time I spent with him on homework, his grades did not improve.  Then, based on the recommendation of a close friend, I started my son at the Family ATA on Gibson.  It was great!  Mr. Pyne took the time to talk to my son about his grades and started encouraging him to do better.  The only issue with the Gibson location was that it was so far from home.

Then, Master Kevin Durant opened up Family ATA of Green Valley on the corner of Windmill and Pecos.  I asked my son if he minded changing locations, and he did not care.  Actually, he really wanted to quit.  I would not let him quit.  We started going to Green Valley ATA and it has been the best decision I have made for my son.  Master Durant really cares about the kids.  I told him what was going on with my son and he took time out to talk to both of us.  When my son has a bad day, he can tell immediately when he walks in the door.  Master Durant pays attention to his needs and encourages him to do better every time.  When my son needs to cry, he does, and Master Durant is there for him.  When his father left him on his birthday, Master Durant involved the whole class for my son’s birthday and made it a happy day for him that he won’t ever forget.

My son is now more respectful at home, has more self-esteem, is able to better express himself and is more disciplined in completing his schoolwork.  His grades have all improved from C’s, D’s and Fs to ALL A’s! The best part about being involved with Family ATA at Green Valley is not only Master Durant, but also the other kids and parents that are there.  We have become a family, supporting each other, cheering on each other’s kids, talking to each other, and learning from each other.  Thank you, Master Kevin Durant, for creating an environment that is family based and so supportive of all of us!