Tran’s Combat Martial Arts Academy totally changed my life in a good way. It helped me to become stronger, improved my self confidence, and most importantly taught me never to give up and push myself to do twice harder than I can.
The great master, Quoc Tran doesn’t only teach us how to fight, but also introduces us to the right philosophy of life. He teaches us to love one another, not to fight for no reason, and be disciplined. Sifu, that’s how we call him, is very friendly, kind, patient, and smart. You can always stay after classes and ask for an extra help. He never leaves any student behind. Sifu is also very skillful. A lot of techniques were created by him. He also discovered the way to fight with only one hand. He even got a part in one of the martial arts movies.
Our class usually starts with running either indoors or outside. After that we do a little bit of stretching. Then we exercise to improve our endurance, which includes jumping, pushup, sit up, kicking and punching exercises. Finally we pair with somebody and learn self defense and once in a while we do sparring.
So, if you decide one day to enter the door of Tran's Combat Martial Arts Academy, be prepared for the big challenge, because you are not only going to learn new techniques, but also will be doing a lot of workout to improve your endurance. At the beginning, it is going to be tough, but little by little, you are going to improve your skills, and eventually it will become natural and easy. You will be also having a lot of fun, because besides training, we also have seminars at the mountains, beach, or woods and usually after each seminar we go out to the Chinese Buffet or Japanese Sushi Restaurant. You will make a lot of friends, because our group is filled with nice, warm and disciplined students, who respect and love one another. So don't hesitate to join our big family and remember that Martial Arts is lifetime of learning. You have to put a lot of time and effort in order to become a master.
- Olha Mykula
You are talking to a 44 years old woman that most often played only sports like tennis, swimming, volleyball and basketball. I never dream I could ever
attempt martial arts. I was never very good at gymnastics type of stuff. Stopping by Tran's Combat Martial Arts Academy one night on a whim with my
friend, we decided to try it out. 1 year later, we are both still training here. Obviously, we got hooked and love it! It's been challenging, uplifting,
rewarding, strengthening, empowering, disciplined and FUN! Master Tran, Sifu, is a warm, gentle yet very strong and masteful teacher. He inspires all of
us in class to push ourselves and be the best we can be! We learn a mixture of martial arts and conditioning. Every class is a wonderful surprise, never two are
alike, keeps you coming back for more. I always feel comfortable and never intimidated by others. We are all on the same playing field with support and
love. Sifu brings his wisdom of the higher power to class. This is an added gift we walk away with each night. Joining this training has helped me in
all aspects of my life. I don't just go the distance, I strive to go further and challenge myself. Thank you SIFU!
- Ann B. Brown
Tran’s Combat Martial Arts Academy is my favorite place to learn martial arts. Sifu Quoc L. Tran pushes us to be great and go beyond our limit.
The school is fantastic and it is one of the school that I would recommend to ANYBODY who wants to learn martial arts. I live in Queens,
New York and I would go to New Jersey once in a while to train with Sifu. Not only am I part of the school but also part of the family. Everyone
treats each other with respect, no matter at what level. When I train at Sifu’s Tran school, it makes me feel good to get out of bed and practice
what I was taught. I don’t think any other person could push me beyond my limit like Sifu. I would recommend anyone to this wonderful school and
be part of the family. It is a great experience to learn and have fun, but also you have to be serious about the training. TCMAA will be the only
place I would go train. Come and see it for yourself!
- Andy Tran
I had noticed this "Martial Arts" studio many times driving by it. "Why not, I'll just walk in", I thought. It has now been over a year
since joining TCMAA at the age of 39. Sifu Quoc L. Tran and his students are warm and welcoming. It is a training center with no oversized
egos, and we respect one another at any age or rank. Sifu Quoc L. Tran can be tough, but he challenges us to find our own inner strength through
conditioning, knowledge, skill and perseverance. The class are never boring, and somehow I always leave feeling inspired, energetic and happy. Even
if my spirit felt stressed out before class, my spiritual awareness returned. If you have ever wondered if your life could be better, just walk in...
- Jill Shumway
I always wanted to learn martial arts but never had an opportunity because money issue. I remembered when I first met
Sifu Quoc Tran at work, it comes to my mind and I hope I can learn martial arts from him. We always discussed about the arts
and I always asked him many questions. He invited me to train with him but I was lazy to exercise. However, later I
decided to try it out and started to train with Sifu Tran since april 2007 until now; and the training has change my
life completely. I am now 40 years old and I noticed that through training martial arts with Sifu Tran, my health has
improve and also getting a lot of endurance in which I don't have it before. Martial Arts training is good for your
health and also good for self defense. If you want to improve your health, get in shape and learn how to defense yourself,
TCMAA is a good place to be.
- Juan C. Zuzunaga
I have had the pleasure of knowing Sifu Quoc Tran not only as an instructor, but also as a co-worker and a friend. In
my opinion, he is an individual that loves to help people physically, mentally and also spiritually. I say this because
everyday I struggle life with lower back pains that at times prevents me from actually going to work; and working out with
Sifu Tran helps reduce my pains enough to wake up another day while my body strengthens itself in the process. He
mentally disciplines us to overcome our limitations and improve ourselves not only as individuals, but as a group as well. Sifu
Tran spiritually helps us by spreading the word of God to us, letting us know that without faith in the almighty, the fruits
of our labor will never be sowed.
- Juan Delvalle Robles
Since starting at Tran’s Combat Martial Arts Academy, I have experienced many positive health benefits, such as: back pain relief, weight loss,
and a general better feeling during my daily activities. The instructor and owner, Master Quoc Tran, has also become a spiritual leader for me,
personally, because of his strong Christian upbringing. I would highly and happily recommend this school to all ages. If you or someone you
love would like to become more disciplined, loving, and respectful, take advantage of what this school has to offer.
- John Gibson
