Professional Black Belt Academy – Highland Park

We have been with Master Buddy Hudson for 7+ years at his Snyder Plaza school. Our son started at age 4 and is now 11 yrs old and a 2^nd degree Black Belt. We still have one of the original instructors that trained Ryan at our school! I saw an early review that state that Master Hudson was not involved and I can only tell you that he is fully engaged this year. He has made vast physical improvements to the school and the way testing is treated. His leadership training program is one of the best I have seen offered. Our boy is also a certified assistant instructor helping out weekly at the dojo teaching under belts.
The amount of self worth and confidence he exudes these days is due in part to the respect that is taught along with this martial art. It will bode well for him as he searches for jobs in the future and it shows daily in his respect for others and love of the friends he has made over these years. I highly recommend HPBBA to anyone who wants to see their kids grow into respectful adults.
John F.

This is a goodTae Kwon Do academy. My son has been going for four years, and the teachers are encouraging and knowledgeable. My son has really thrived there, and it has made him a better athlete in his other sports, in addition, the teachers instill in the kids the notions of respect for others and other great values. I have noticed some teacher turnover, and I have been very happy with the quality of the teachers, the cleanliness of the space, and the comfortable waiting room for the parents. The location is very convenient, too. I do agree with the other reviewer that Buddy Hudson is not involved enough, and he doesn’t really know the students. I wish he would participate more and better inspire the students.