I am in favor of giving the children of our community more beneficial past times other than video games and eating out. This school has been wonderful for my kids and I would love to see them be able to expand.
I’ve been a member at Knoxville Martial Arts Academy for 10 years. I stumbled into KMAA seeking a new workout facility that was close to home. I was a single-Mother of 2 amazing kids who was also down on her luck. When I walked through the door I was greeted with open-arms, genuine smiles & hope. At the time I was unemployed, no family or help, 2 black-eyes & a broken nose. I desperately needed a change. Never would I anticipate that a small step forward would completely change my my future and subsequently the lives of my kids.
Through KMAA I learned life-long lessons that are irreplaceable. On the mats I learned who I was and most importantly, who I wasn’t. I learned how to silence the voices that held me back. I learned how to take control, to sit with failure, & relentlessly get back up. I learned how to be complete within myself.
Today I am a gainfully employed at the Y-12 National Security Complex as a Control Systems Engineer. I’m working with the National Nuclear Security Administration on the Uranium Processing Facility. My son is 19, a Jr. in college, Dean’s list, student athlete & VP of his college baseball team. My daughter is a Jr. in High School & on the Honor Roll. There is no denying KMAA’s role in our success.
To deny the request of rezoning would be detrimental & a great injustice to our community. Without KMAA many would be lost in our community. Please reconsider rezoning.
