Raising Confident Kids: A KarateBuilt Success Story
Melissa Mierzejewski shares how life skills training at KarateBuilt shaped Weston’s discipline, responsibility, and character.
When a parent talks about real confidence, real responsibility, and real perseverance—not the buzzword version—you stop and listen. Melissa Mierzejewski watched her son Weston set a Black Belt goal at four years old… and stand on the mat as a nine-year-old who earned it. That journey is what our school is built for.
Below, you’ll find Melissa’s full video and transcript. As you watch, pay attention to how she describes the shift at home, at school, and in Weston himself. That’s the power of clear goals, strong instruction, and a community that partners with parents every step of the way.
If you’re looking for the same growth for your child, take the next step today.
“KarateBuilt has had such a huge impact on our son since he started two years ago. His confidence in everything he does has improved. He’s more focused and more disciplined too.He’s about to get his black belt recommended this month, and he, of course, wants to continue on and get his black belt, but he also has a desire to become an instructor because of all the great instructors that he has teaching him in class every day. We couldn’t be happier with our experience at KarateBuilt Martial Arts and would recommend it to everybody.”
KarateBuilt.com and KarateBuilt Martial Arts have been selected as the nation’s #1 martial arts schools for EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW!
KarateBuilt L.L.C. was founded in 1995 by Dr. Greg Moody, an 8th-degree Black Belt and Chief Master Instructor, KarateBuilt Martial Arts and Karate for Kids offer lessons for pre-school children ages 3-6 and elementary age kids ages 7 and up are designed to develop critical building blocks kids need – specialized for their age group – for school excellence and later success in life.
KarateBuilt Martial Arts Adult Karate training is a complete adult fitness and conditioning program for adults who want to lose weight, get (and stay in shape), or learn self-defense in a supportive environment.
Instructors can answer questions or be contacted 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week at 866-311-1032 for one of our nationwide locations. You can also visit our website at KarateBuilt.com.
About Dr. Greg Moody: Dr. Moody is an eighth-degree black belt and chief master instructor. He has a Ph.D. in Special Education from Arizona State University (along with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – he actually is a rocket scientist). He has been teaching martial arts for over 25 years and has owned eight martial arts schools in Arizona and California. Chief Master Moody is a motivational speaker and educator and teaches seminars in bullying, business, and martial arts training, around the world. See more at DrGregMoody.com.
Dr. Moody is also a licensed psychotherapist and maintains a practice at Integrated Mental Health Associates (IntegratedMHA.com) where he specializes in couples therapy and men’s issues.
The KarateBuilt Martial Arts Headquarters at KarateBuilt LLC is in Cave Creek, Arizona at 29850 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 105, Cave Creek AZ 85331. You can locate the Chief Instructor, Master Laura Sanborn there directly at (480) 575-8171. KarateBuilt Martial Arts serves Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley Arizona as well as Grand Rapids, MI.
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P.P.P.S. From a parent:
“Since joining this program, my son Herman is more disciplined, motivated, and unstoppable in every challenge he faces!” – Emily Green