Testimonials

"Karate is Great!!! The staff is funny, friendly and nice. You can have fun learning karate but at the same time you are learning self defense. I love doing karate!!"

Sara Mason
Age 9

"A year and a half ago when I started the program, my goal was to improve my health and lose weight. I had no idea that I had just signed up for boot camp and that this would be the best and worst thing could happen at the same time to me.

I have never been a part anything where both the staff and other members gave so much encouragement. When I first started my focus was to just be able to keep up and wasn't concerned about testing for my next belt. That has now changed and I find myself pushing harder to achieve the next level of belt.

I recently had a physical and have never had such wonderful results! All my numbers were either at or below what is considered acceptable, and I have lost 55 pounds! As much as Sensei Shawn pushes me to the brink of exhaustion, I have never felt better.

Thanks to Sensei Shawn and the rest of the staff for pushing me and encouraging me all the way!!"

Deb Blatsos
Kickboxer

"I started kickboxing as a way to relieve the stress of my job and busy life. I wasn't thinking of losing weight. Six months into the program my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. I decided to try on my wedding dress for kicks. Eleven years and two kids later, my wedding dress was easily two or three sizes too big! I have stayed with kickboxing because it's fun and I love it, but I have to admit I love the way I look and feel now, too!!"

Anonymous
Kickboxer

"Jake has been attending the Little Panthers class at Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy for over a year. In this short time he's gained self confidence,discipline, great manners and even makes his bed each morning! We couldn't be happier with the family type atmosphere and how Sensei Shawn makes each one of his students feel good about themselves. Jake loves going to every class."

Sincerely,
The Bunis Family

"Jake had his 5th birthday party at Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy. From start to finish we never lifted a finger. Starting with Sensei Shawn writing out the invitations to cleaning up the party area and offering to write "thank you" cards. His high energy left every child at the party excited and tired. Thank you Sensei Shawn for a worry free day!"

Sincerely,
The Bunis Family

"Sensei Shawn is a great trainer. Even when you feel like giving up he encourages you to be motivated and push harder. He trains us in a safe way that increases our strength and confidence inside and outside of class."

Melissa Diozzi
Age 30
Windham, NH
Kickboxer

"Mixed Martial Arts fighters have to be in great shape. Sensei Shawn's classes are made up of the same exercises and techniques he uses to train for a fight. I have been working out for over 15 years and work in the fitness industry. This is by far the best form of exercise I have ever done!"

Mike Benoit
Age 39
Merrimack, NH
Recommended Black Belt in Thai Kickboxing

"I lost over 30 lbs in five months, increased my stamina immensely, lowered blood pressure and heart rate, and still having a ball!"

Nate Demers
Age 32
Merrimack, NH

"My kids do karate, my parents do Thai Kickboxing, my wife and I do Thai Kickboxing and MMA classes. We all learn our skills from one Master of multiple disciplines. It's a great family activity and we enjoy attending Sensei's fights and seeing everything we learn in real life action!"

Jay Golden
Age 34
Merrimack, NH

"I take alot of pride in learning from someone who not only teaches it, he lives it. It's important to me to say that I train with someone who is in great shape, and to be able to see what how he applies what he teaches us when he is in the ring. It's more than just technique, kicking and punching. It's thinking, and planning and reacting. Sensei Shawn challenges me to be the best I can be, and I am inspired knowing he holds himself to the same high standard."

John Mason
Age 41
Merrimack, NH
Recommended Black Belt in Karate