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  "Though I have only trained with Tim briefly, I have already seen significant improvements both in my abilities as a martial artist and in my physical well-being. Having been sidelined with a nasty, three-part leg injury for the last year and a half that has precluded my training or teaching martial arts, I have seen numerous physical therapists, physiotherapists, and practitioners of sports medicine, but it was Tim who gave me the final piece of the puzzle that has gotten me back on my feet again. His extensive personal experience with injuries no doubt helped him to truly relate to my predicament, put himself in my shoes, and offer solutions that would build up exactly the right muscles and tendons without putting unnecessary stress on the other points of injury. As a result, I am back to working out twice a day and teaching again, in addition to regularly enjoying Tim's thoroughly studied approach to martial arts, which continues to fill in the holes in my own martial education. "
-Jeff Tkachuk


  "Tim is great as both a personal trainer and a martial arts instructor. He gave me a free consultation and suggested a new way of looking at the food I eat. He asked what my goals were and has been working with me towards meeting those goals for the past two months. I look forward to my weekly training sessions. Tim has shown me body-weight exercises which I can do at work or at home. They are very effective. I have increased muscle mass and have reduced body-fat since beginning to work with him. Tim understands how to work with and around injured areas. I have a 3 year old rotator cuff injury which I notice less and less as I rebalance and build strength in my shoulders. He understands how to work with and break through limitations in flexibility, speed, strength, and agility, and he is aware of the importance of breathing correctly through any exercise. Several times I have found myself feeling clumsy and slow (correcting bad habits, and forming new ones is always hard work), but Tim continues to keep a positive outlook and is willing to slow down and simplify exercises in order to meet my needs and help me reach my goals. Tim teaches an MMA style that has Jeet Kune Do as the foundation and the goals of self-preservation and self-improvement. He teaches about the flow of a fight and what to do to protect against single or multiple attackers (armed or unarmed). After learning the basics, the real beauty of the art begins to show itself in drills that focus on specialized situations. I have seen steady improvements in technique, speed, footwork, strength, stamina, and confidence since beginning to study martial arts with Tim. "
-Andrew Hageman


  "If you would like to learn about yourself and feel better then you ever have before, then meet Tim. Every time I connect with Tim, the rest of my day is great. He teaches you to be more in tune with yourself, and your body. I have a shoulder problem and he has come up with my own personal sets of strength training routines to improve my weaknesses. So if you are like me and you want to accomplish knowledge of the self, health and feeling positive, Tim is the person for you."
-April Fredrickson


  "I first started training with Tim about three months ago. In the dim and distant past I had trained in Japanese Martial arts and even though it has been more than twenty years, I was very drawn to a training session that I saw Tim delivering. Tim is extremely thorough. He took the time to ensure that I was physically capable to undertake the training. This is especially important since being older now - I am not as supple or strong as I used to be. He also emphasizes the importance of nutrition and general fitness as an integral part of the training and life in general. The training that Tim offers is quite honestly breathtaking in its scope and structure. It focuses the mind and body on a highly dynamic art. It is mentally stimulating and demanding as it requires you to think about movement and reaction to things that happen in real life. Jeet Kune Do is a mixed martial art and pulls from many different styles - so I find myself having so stay alert as we dynamically switch from one style to another. Tim is an excellent instructor and breaks down the mechanics of all the areas leaving you with a great understanding during training. I would quite honestly recommend Tim as an instructor and personal trainer to anyone."
-Priyanta Dharmasena


  "Tim Richard's training methods have been wonderful for my son. There is a certain magic Tim's teaching has that really helps children focus while learning about their body's ability to move. Tim employs a huge variety of training tools so the kids are always excited to see what's next. His energy and enthusiasm make each class an adventure! Whether one-on-one or group participation, I cannot recommend his sessions highly enough."

Jake: "Do we have training with Tim today?" Me: "Yes" Jake: "Awesome. That means Wednesday's my favorite day!" It is Jake's favorite of everything he does, and he is a busy kid. Basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, even skiing - he'd rather be "training with Tim". He is learning self-defense and focus in a fun, movement-filled setting, and these skills help with all of his other pursuits.”
-Jen Croteau


  “I've been training with Tim for about four months in a combination of personal training and martial arts practice. Tim's knowledge and enthusiasm make for a great experience. Whether it's working on strength, flexibility, agility, he is conscious of both your strengths and weaknesses tailors the experience to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with him. On the martial arts side of the training, the things he teaches are immediately applicable in serious situations that you hope you will never encounter, but if you did, would be much better prepared to defend yourself and/or your family. He keeps it interesting, changing from art to art, and balancing between self protection and self perfection.”
-Charles Barry


  “I have worked with Tim Richards in a variety of roles and settings - one of his greatest assets I have observed is diligence and positivity regardless of the circumstances. As a teacher of martial arts and self defense, Tim has guided me through the principals of Jeet Kune Do and boxing. As a personal trainer Tim has introduced me to engaging and vitalizing athletic activities and encouraged me to excel. Tim's commitment and high energy are infectious - he keeps his students excited and focused through those tough workouts. His experience with a massive array of exercise practices keep things interesting, and he's able to find just the right thing for each individual. Add to that his knowledge of sports nutrition and how to recover from a tough workout, and you've found someone who can take you to the next level - whether you're looking to lose weight and tone, or become the athlete of your dreams!”
-Mojohito Richerson von Tchudi


  “To witness Tim in action would broaden your positive impression considerably: he is at once an inspiring teacher, a charismatic dignitary, a prudent businessman, a good listener, and a prolific martial artist.”
-Duane Kenney


  “Tim has been training me in disciplines of self-defense for 3 years now and I find that he is extremely knowledgeable and has a great passion for training. His techniques have real life applications and provide great full-body conditioning as well. I highly recommend Tim's services for anyone wanting to get in shape or learn highly effective self-defense techniques.”
-Cody Hoyer


  “I recommend Tim Richards as an instructor and trainer. I have worked with Tim and found him to be responsible, prompt and proficient at his undertakings. Anyone wishing to utilize Tim in any position in his field will find him to be a valuable asset and a hardworking individual. For further information feel free to contact me personally at tcruse3@msn.com"
-Sincerely, Thomas Cruse
vp/operations Senior Instructor Progressive Fighting Systems



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