Testimonials

"I cannot say enough about what CMA has meant to me and to my son.   Watching him grow in CMA has been one of the greatest joys of my life.  Personally, I have learned in CMA to speak openly about my faith in a way I had never been able to do before"

"I believe CMA to be a great tool to equip individuals of all ages and abilities with the discipline of martial arts. The beauty of CMA is it also provides a safe and welcoming community to grow in ones relationship with Christ."

"Our two children (10 and 11) have been actively involved in Twin Cities CMA for a number of years. Since they started CMA they have grown tremendously under the guidance of Sifu Goodwin. Thanks to Sifu Goodwin and his incredible group of teachers - our children have fantastic physical fitness, fundamental skills they can rely on to protect themselves (if ever need be) and have gained valuable insights from the spiritual portion of their training. As a former athlete and competitor myself I take great pride sending our children to instructors as dedicated to the success, growth and overall happiness of it students as Twin Cities CMA. Look no further - regardless of your faith, ability, strengths or weaknesses -- Twin Cities CMA is an outstanding school for all levels and Faiths."

"My life was a lot different before Christ Centered Martial Arts. I was born I was paralyzed on the right side of my face leaving me unable to speak and took many many years to be able to speak, but I’ve always lacked confidence in myself not just with my voice but with everything I do. Then I took a chance and took a class with two of my friends at Christ Centered Martial Artists and I have been there ever since. That helped me find God and God helped me gain confidence and find so many fellow believers. God continues to help me through so many things. CMA also helped me build new friendships and friendships with believers of God. CMA also taught me how to help others and teach. Helping others helped me understand what I was really doing and helped me become a better person. CMA has brought me a better understanding of God and a better understanding of myself."

"I've known Jeff for better than thirty years and consider him to quite literally be the most genuine and honest man I've ever known.  This is largely why my family decided to have the grand-kids attend CMA for martial arts training.  Initially I had some reservations about CMA because our family are not practicing Christians.  The religious aspect of CMA has never proved to be a problem.  The kids love the sport and consider Jeff as a respected teacher and favorite uncle.  CMA means a lot to our family, and we’re glad to be a part of the CMA community."

"We are so thankful for the influence that Christ Centered Martial Arts has had in our son's life.  He decided to take a chance trying something he hadn't really considered before and has stuck with CMA the last three years, recently earning his black belt, because it has been enjoyable and challenging as well as for the friendships with peers and mentors he has made. He has developed skills and perseverance in martial arts training and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. He has learned to be fit both physically and spiritually.  He has learned by example how to teach and encourage others.  We highly recommend CMA!"

"Our children joined CMA through the ESCHEL homeschool coop.  Throughout the school year our children have been regularly encouraged of their physical abilities, but even more importantly encouraged of their worth in Christ through regular and practical lessons from God’s word. Because of the encouragement and respectful competitiveness our children never want to miss a practice or workout.  Sifu Jeff is a great teacher, encourager and very knowledgeable of self defense techniques.  My wife and I highly recommend the discipline, encouragement and life lessons that come from CMA!"

"I was in Tae Kwon Do and then Kung Fu in my twenties but had to stop all martial arts due to a hamstring injury. I thought that season in my life was gone forever. I moved on to other activities and friends didn't even know about my previous training.  A random comment to a friend while eating lunch changed this...I didn't even realize how much I missed it!  CMA brings together faith and a high level of martial artistry. Sifu Goodwin has faced injury himself and has been both patient and wise in dealing with my flare-ups.  He respects my previous training and challenges me to learn and develop new skills."

"CMA has been such a blessing to our family!!!  The fact that my kids have learned to defend themselves with truly effective techniques while ensuring Christ is the center of those techniques is an answer to prayer. Sifu Jeff always works to exemplify to my children the love and humility the Bible calls us to have. He models by example a commitment to Christ, perseverance, strength through Christ, kindness, and the humility to fess up to and ask forgiveness for mistakes. The other leaders in CMA exemplify the same Godly characteristics. All of these character traits have been strengthened in my children through CMA.  In addition, they are learning leadership skills in this art as they move up in rank and are now able to share what they have learned with newer students.  My children and I are blessed to have made many cherished friendships through CMA!"

"CMA has had a MAJOR influence on my life. When I was younger, I had always seen shows and movies with people in them that did martial arts. I remember asking my parents if I could join something like it. We actually took a look at a place, but it didn't end up working out. A couple of years later my mom told me CMA was coming to the co-op I attended. I immediately said I wanted to do it and soon enough I was in my first class. I have been in CMA for over three years now and have learned and grown so much. Not just in the martial arts but also in my faith. It has made it so much stronger. That is my favorite part of CMA. I never thought you could teach about Christ through the martial arts, but CMA has proven it is way more than possible. I have also made the most amazing friendships I've ever had and I know they will last forever. I am so thankful for CMA and I know God led me to it for a reason. Like it says in Ephesians 1:11, "In Christ we were chosen."