"Steve is professional yet approachable... and is a great mentor to children of all ages" - Jennifer
top of page
Testimonials
I have known Steve Payne since 2009 as martial arts coach to my three daughters. He has been consistently professional, yet approachable,...
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
Video testimonial from happy parent
A huge thank you to Alexander Mills, who is the parent of three of my students, for taking the time to record this video testimonial. It...
- May 28, 2018
- 1 min
Video testimonial from Michael, father of Thomas and Josh
Dad, Michael, talks about his sons Thomas and Josh, who have studied karate and kickboxing with Steve Payne at Trodai Academy for six years.
- Apr 29, 2018
- 1 min
Video testimonial from Stuart, father of student
Dad, Stuart, talks about Sensei Steve and the impact he has had on his son.
- Mar 13, 2018
- 1 min
Video testimonial from mum about her daughter, Emily
Mum, Zoe, talks about how karate has helped her shy daughter, Emily, come out of her shell.
- Aug 7, 2017
- 1 min
"Steve is one of the best instructors I know" - Bob Breen
Steve is one of the best instructors I know. He is superb at teaching juniors. Not only the intricacies of martial arts but how to behave...
- Dec 12, 2016
- 1 min
"I will happily recommend your classes and the karate camps to other parents" - Stuart, Walthamstow
I want to take the opportunity to say how impressive summer camp was yet again this year. T really enjoyed it and I believe he benefited...
- Sep 5, 2016
- 1 min
"I was scared but now I am a lot more confident and brave in whatever I do" - Thomas, aged 12
I am Thomas, one of sensei Steve's students and his teaching has helped me a lot. I started at 7 years old and I started because I was...
- May 16, 2016
- 1 min
"What a lovely club community we have" - Zoe, Loughton
I just wanted to say thankyou for last night - Emily is so proud she has her purple belt and also what a lovely club community we have....
- Jun 9, 2014
- 1 min
"Thank you so much for all you have done for the boys" - Liz, Loughton
Thank you so much for all you have done for the boys. There are things a parent can’t always teach and we are grateful to have had you...
- Nov 5, 2012
- 1 min
"I have watched my child blossom at karate" - Kiran, South Woodford
In just the four lessons my daughter has enjoyed with Steve so far, I have watched her blossom from a timid, withdrawn child who is...
- Oct 1, 2012
- 1 min
"Steve has an excellent understanding of how to get the most out of his students" - Ruth
My son has been attending Karate lessons with Sensei Steve for just over a year. My initial motivation for getting him involved in Karate...
bottom of page