I have
been in, or around, the martial arts most of my life. My involvement
has been as a promoter, fighter, trainer, judge, and referee. I have
worked with, or trained, some of the best of the best. As a major
player in the creation of kickboxing in the state of Florida, I have
witnessed many events and performed many seminars. I am still active
as a referee and doing seminars.
Three
years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Amir Ardebily. I learned from
the start that he was a very ambitious, hard driving individual. He
has his eye on the prize and is not going to let anything stop him
from getting there. Soon after meeting Amir, he asked me to be part
of, The Battle of Tampa Bay II. He also asked me to do a seminar at
his school. I agreed. Since that initial meeting, I have learned that
Amir is not only an excellent promoter. He is also an excellent instructor.
He has a heart of gold and is respected by many. He is very active
in the community and really knows the meaning of giving back. His
promotions are equal to none. I have been a judge and tested his students
for their belt ranks. Again, equal to none. He puts true meaning to
the word ‘‘Professional ”.
I highly
recommend my friend Amir to anyone seeking a true professional, that
will always have your best interest in mind.
Master
Bill Slinker
Ellenton
Florida
Three
plus years so far and a lifetime to go. Amir Academy of Martial Arts
has become a permanent part of my life. Not only does the school offer
a good workout – which gives me strength, gobs more energy and
a mental uplift – but it also provides intellectual stimulation
and interest. Learning martial arts from Amir Ardebily is an incredible
and arousing challenge. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with how much
there is to learn, I relish the new abilities I gain each small, or
large, step of the way – from a new takedown maneuver or punch
combination to a heightened sense of my own physical self that I didn’t
feel before. Amir himself is key to that. He is the consummate artist,
professional and teacher. Amir remarkably knows the strengths and
weaknesses of all his students and follows their progress carefully.
I can attest based on his training of me that Amir knows both patience
and the need for an occasional push. I’m addicted and feeling
wonderful about it.
Michelle
Leshko
Dear
Amir,
Kindly
accept this overdue conveyance of gratitude and respect.
The months
my son, Myles, and myself have been students has been way beyond
what I expected.
Personally,
it has extended my desire of fitness, both mental and physical
and brought it to a new, pleasing level.
Regarding
14 year old, Myles, as the proud parent before of a good kid, I
now possess a mature young man displaying a focus not before seen.
Additionally, his manners, respect of the martial arts and your work
ethic
are, I know, molding a man well-equipped for life's upcoming challenges.
I am,
and will remain forever grateful.
Very
truly,
Paul
Houlihan
Vice President
Morgan Stanley
I
joined Amir’s Academy in 1996 with a black belt from another
discipline. I had stopped training because of injuries, and was looking
for a less kada-oriented school of a more traditional nature.
Amir’s
Academy provided an environment in which I could improve my skills
and flexibility, while accommodating the limitations necessitated
by previous injuries.
It
has been a wonderful experience. The classes have been challenging
as well as enjoyable, and the environment has been welcoming and socially
rewarding.
I
would recommend Amir and his Academy to anyone looking for a rigorous
training environment which accommodates all levels of physical capabilities.
David
G. Brown
First
Vice President
Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
In order
for you to judge my comments you should know by way of background
that I was a rifle platoon leader with the 1st Cavalry Division in
the Republic of Vietnam. I later served for 30 years as a special
agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and was very
active with FBI S.W.A.T teams throughout my career.
I have
known and trained with Amir for over 10 years. He is without a doubt
a true master of the Martial Arts with few equals. Beyond his skills
as a martial artist, he is one of the finest individuals that I have
met in my life. To me, his greatests assets are the depth of his character,
his high moral values and his humility. He has a tremendous work ethic
that he passes on to his students. The values and morals that he imparts
to his students in training apply directly to their everyday lives.
Both of my children have trained with Amir and learned the meaning
of hard work, perseverance, and responsibilty that has carried them
well in their adult lives.
Manuel
R. Perez
July 22, 2002
