"Stephen is the heart and soul of the the dojo. He is a wonderful teacher who is dedicated to his karate students. Stephen teaches with care, making sure every student has all of the tools they need to succeed. He loves what he is doing and it shows."
-Jennie Amato
"Stephen Bratton is an amazing, successful human being; always reliable, kind, driven, and hardworking. I am extremely lucky to call him son, by choice."
​-Mary Jansa
"Stephen is a very skilled instructor and is really fun to learn from. He was one of my favorite instructors"
- Ryan "Rynstone" Bratton
"Stephen is a very respectable and determined, goal oriented young man. Most importantly, he is always willing to help others. He also has a lot of patience which I consider a virtue."
​-Janett Arellano
"Stephen is a very welcoming, friendly, and energetic person. Honestly, he's the life of the party." 
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"I have known Stephen for about seven years.  I have found him to be: trustworthy, caring, completion driven, thorough in his work, intelligent, and honest.  As a college graduate, I would expect great things in his life." 
-Sensei John Sharkey
"From the day I decided to test for my black belt, Stephen gave me his full support. He helped me on a near daily basis learn all the techniques, katas and terminology needed to succeed.  On top of devoting his time and efforts to helping me learn the material, he continuously encouraged me as both an instructor and a friend. Stephen always showed his support, which made my training experience much more memorable.  As the test date approached, Stephen once again showed his support by reading over my essay before submission, and practicing the self defense lines with us. Because of Stephen’s encouragement and efforts, I went into the test much more confident and prepared. I would not have been able to succeed in this endeavor without Stephen’s help, and I am beyond grateful for his friendship and dedication to help others."
​Emma Teo
"Stephen Bratton was a student under my instruction for Tang Soo Do. He received his black belt after three years of consistent and dedicated practice. Stephen was an excellent student and became one of the most accomplished competitors in forms and weapons in the state of Michigan. To this day, he is still active in the martial arts and continues to be a top competitor. Stephen was one of my best students in Tang Soo Do."
Grandmaster Hayme Serrato
"Stephen is one of the most charismatic and energetic humans I know. His energy is always contagious, he has a way of motivating people to get up and move without even trying. Stephen is also extremely caring and kind. He is a true friend and someone you always want in your corner. He is gentle in his approach even when coaching tougher students which puts them at ease and makes them want to do better. When you think of a well rounded, incredibly polite, motivated and just all around awesome person... that's Stephen."
Melissa Salazar