Perseverance

               

Each month we talk about a "Character Counts" word. Reminding the students that who they are matters more than any belt they can achieve. 

We are switching gears to- PERSEVERANCE - "never give up." 

It's easy to say: 

"I CAN'T do it" 

"I'll NEVER be able to do that"

"I'm not good at that"

But, just watch this video and check out what happens when you never give up.  

                                         

Student Highlight- Mr. Myles Murphy

Mr. Myles Murphy is a white belt at KiCK Martial Arts. Our school is going to Haiti to train with the children at the KiCK school there. In doing so, we have started gathering together items that the orphaned and abandoned children need. Things like: toothpaste, underwear, socks, clothes. All things that we may take for granted on a daily basis. 

Mr. Myles had his birthday party on Monday, February 23rd and instead of receiving gifts, he asked everyone to bring items to donate to Haiti. Here's why: because they needed things more than him. A 10 year old boy, gave up his birthday presents and put others first. Myles is a perfect example of a leader, but more than that, a humble leader. 

KiCK Martial Arts 

(816) 746-1417

kickint@gmail.com 

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Creating Leaders Locally and Globally

Kids Martial Arts Birthday Party

KiCK MARTIAL ARTS

So you're planning a birthday party and struggling to find an affordable venue? We hear you. 

That's why we are offering to do the party for you, for only $75!

 Here's why- We want to help you & we understand that providing fun for tons of kids isn't easy. This way the kids have fun and learn self-defense, something they can use the rest of their lives. 

Here's what you would get:

-45 minute self defense class

-Your child as an honorary black belt!

-KiCK Martial Arts for an hour and a half

-Up to 25 children at the party

-Break REAL BOARDS

-Be a NINJA & cut the cake with a sword

ALL FOR JUST $75.00

CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY AT KiCK MARTIAL ARTS! 

(816) 746-1417

Weight Loss Resolution Fulfilled by KiCK Boxing

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2015 is going to be KiCK'n AWESOME!

2015 is here and so is that New Years Resolution to get in shape. There are many different ways to doing that. If you're anything like me, doing it alongside other people makes it more fun and easier. One way to do that is through KiCK Boxing. Not only do you get to kick and punch things, but you also get to meet new people through partner drills. Through the release of endorphins, you will walk out of class feeling happy and drained all at the same time.

With cardio and strength training it will increase your metabolism, helping you lose weight. BOOM. It doesn't get better than that..... except it does! You get to do it with other people that have the same goal as you do!

Let's kick each others butts into gear for the new year and start KiCK Boxing together. 

Don't put off your resolution this year and give us a call (816) 746-1417 

KiCK Martial Arts Meets Needs in Kansas City, MO

Please listen to this video about Restore Community Church's BIG GIVE

Mr. TJ and Ms. Tiffany attend Restore Community Church and are participating in 2014's BIG GIVE through KiCK Martial Arts. We have prayed about who God thinks needs this money, and the answer is very clear. We need to provide one of KiCK's families with a huge surprise just 3 days before Christmas.

Here's why:

This family of 6 has been through a lot- with dad being active duty in the army, it's pretty normal for mom to take control of the house. However, the mom just getting diagnosed with breast cancer. Her surgery will be done 2 weeks before Christmas. This great family serves our country and community. We would like to give this service back to them, by providing their family with some extra cash before the holidays.

So far, after just ONE DAY of asking for help with the BIG GIVE, KiCK has raised $110 to give this family. We still have until December 22nd to raise money. If you would like to donate, call
816-746-1417 and ask how!

KiCK Martial Arts - Our Testimony

OUR TESTIMONY

It all started in August 2014 in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Tiffany McGaugh boarded a plane in Kansas City, MO with The Global Orphan Project to go to Haiti and teach children martial arts. Tiffany thought she was going to change their lives and show them really cool moves. WRONG. They changed her through their unconditional love and rich faith. Actually, her faith in Jesus came to light through this trip, which flipped her whole world as she knew it upside down. Jesus changed her from the inside, out.

On the plane ride home, she thought, prayed, and talked with Joe Knittig about what God's plan was for her future. For some reason, it kept leading back to Haiti and martial arts. She had it in her mind that she would never own a martial arts school, instead just teach at one. This way her heart could stay on the kids and not the business. WRONG AGAIN. The battle started inside, telling her to pursue God's calling for her- open a school with a focus on missions and martial arts- where Kids Change Kids.

Once back in Kansas City, the idea got lost while teaching, college, and training took a front seat. Not for long though. She met TJ Holgerson at a Taekwondo tournament in Springfield, MO. Afterward, they started training and going to church together. Come to find out, he had a heart for children, missions, and martial arts. This brought the school idea back to life, but with a twist - a partnership. Once this came into play, Joe Knittig, the CEO of The Global Orphan Project, called Tiffany to tell her the Haitian Olympic Committee wanted to meet with her on her next trip. God was throwing curve balls in every direction.

Tiffany scheduled a trip to Haiti in April 2014 to meet with the Haitian Olympic Committee. Once there she taught the kids again, and had a meeting with the chairman of the Taekwondo division- who wanted to start a partnership to serve hurting children. So, they concluded that his olympic athletes would travel to the an orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti and continue to teach them. After her school was open, then they would financially support the athletes to continue teaching. This moved the idea of the school to even more of an international approach, where Kids internationally Change Kids (KiCK).

Tiffany was so excited, she came home and asked TJ to be her partner at KiCK. Once he agreed, the ball started rolling. They looked at what it would look like to be inside the organization they were already in. Lots of calls, heartaches, and months later, it didn't work. Instead, they took a different approach. Teaching the same forms and moves the olympic athletes would be teaching in Haiti, focusing on each individual child. They are flipping things "upside down" in the martial arts world- this is why their logo is a child doing an inverted kick.

From there, they both decided to start on the business plan and figure out how to fund this new endeavor. They planned on opening KiCK in March of 2015, although God had a different plan. They tried going to the bank for a loan and got approved for the next step. At that same time, Lisa McNearney called and said that her family wanted to invest all the money needed for their mission! The McNearney's are a big supporter of Tiffany and TJ and helped them open the doors on November 3, 2014.

KiCK stands for Tiffany and TJ's dream come true and are always pursuing their purpose through God.

Missions for Children

KiCK Martial Arts - The GAME CHANGERS. 

We believe that children have the capacity to change the world. They just need some help and some guiding principles. We get these principles (self-control, compassion, integrity, humility, and perserverance) from God himself through the Bible. This promotes children to better themselves through character. Strong character development is a game changer in this world.

A huge part of character development happens through service. Serving others and putting them before yourself is a game changer in itself. KiCK is all about Kids (internationally) Changing Kids, but also helping through local missions. We like to do small missions on "Service Saturday's." The first Saturday of every month we take the kids to serve other people. This is eye opening for children and shows them different ways they can CHANGE THE WORLD.

Our first Service Saturday is- Saturday, December 6th, 2014. 

We're taking our class to a local church off 29th and Troost in Kansas City, MO. Our students at KiCK will be training alongside other children who have had struggling lives since they were born. Teaching kids to serve one another through their martial arts training.

Each month we take our service to different places. Stay tuned for January's Service location!

WE ARE......KiCK Martial Arts...... THE GAME CHANGERS