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!
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!
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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
What was formerly Empower Martial Arts has been reborn with a brand new and exciting mission that is the first of its kind, We are now known as.....
KiCK leads out of a position of love, not fear and believe that children have the capacity to change the world. The instructors, Miss Tiffany and Mr. TJ have created relationships with the Haitian Olympic Committee and Pastor Jay Jay in Uganda through The Global Orphan Project. With this being said, KiCK has 2 sister schools- one in Haiti and the other in Uganda. These schools are located inside orphanages in Haiti and Uganda. This gives children and adults in Kansas City the opportunity to take eye opening world vision trips with us, while helping orphaned and abandoned children.
Our next trip is scheduled for March 13,2015-March 18,2015 to Port Au Prince, Haiti
If you would like to take this trip with us and get the opportunity to train with Haitian Olympic Athletes, and change the lives of abandoned children, contact us at kickint@gmail.com or kickma.com
We are blessed to say that our classes in Kansas City start November 3rd. Spots are filling up quickly, so call 816-746-1417 to reserve your spot in class! We would love to have YOU be apart of what God is doing through KiCK Martial Arts!
What comes to mind when you think of Tae Kwon Do or Martial
Arts? For some it’s fighting, or self-defense, and for others it’s discipline,
confidence, and respect. But how can kicking and punching teach you respect?
And is it expected or actually taught during class?
Throughout each Tae Kwon Do class at Empower Martial Arts,
respect is of the upmost importance. It is expected of each student to
demonstrate respect by bowing correctly onto the workout floor, shaking hands
correctly, saying “yes sir or ma’am” to higher ranks and instructors, bowing at
the correct moments, and many more. EMA uses the simple phrase “treating others
right” very similar to Courtesy. Many other sports require respect, but never
teach it or reward it.
EMA takes a simple character development trait such as
respect, and incorporates it into all types of drills and exercises throughout
each class. The mission is for the student to develop respect for everyone, not
just higher ranks and instructors, and to make an impact on the community.
“Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our
manners.” Laurence Sterne.
For those who are looking to lose a few pounds, to those who
simply need a stress outlet, Empower Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do classes offer
numerous benefits for your health, and physical and mental condition.
1) Movement: Tae Kwon Do focuses on functional and dynamic
movements to enhance your cardio, flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance.
With simple exercises such as moving from one stance to another, you will begin
to strengthen the muscles and ligaments in your legs and joints, giving you
more energy to move throughout the day.
2) Concentration: At Empower Martial Arts we do not practice
meditation, but rather simple breathing techniques throughout each class to
enhance the control and Focus of each movement. Knowing when to relax and how
to generate power, come from lots of practice both physically and mentally.
3) Structure: Tae Kwon Do involves many rules to emphasize
respect, discipline, and self-control. These principles are enforced and
praised when done correctly to build up students’ self-esteem and confidence.
Structure and repetition build confident and successful individuals.
4) Goal setting: This is the best way to maximize every
class and training session to empower your life! It’s important to set
short-term goals and long-term goals and track them regularly. Using this skill
in martial arts and all other areas of your life will not only help you reach
success, but reach it quickly!
Each month Empower Martial Arts focuses on a different character
development trait and life skill. For the month of July we will be focusing on
honor. What does it mean to honor someone and how can we honor ourselves?
“To hold in high esteem and respect,” is a simple definition
of honor. It is a very strong word and is rarely used unless you have an ample
amount of respect towards someone or something. At EMA we remind, encourage,
and praise students when they demonstrate this life skill to reinforce not only
good behavior but strong morals as well!
Make the effort to honor your promises, values, and rules
that will lead you to success and don’t pass up any opportunity to gain respect
by honoring others first.
Check out Empower Martial Arts today at www.empowermartialarts.org and our
facebook page at facebook.com/Empower Martial Arts.
Self-control is one of the simplest concepts and yet is
easily one of the biggest obstacles we will ever face. Self-control plays
different roles in everyone’s lives from standing still to knowing when to put
the fork down. Still, nothing will change unless you make a diligent change in
your everyday life.
During Tae Kwon Do class we use a simple phrase to communicate
self-control to our students. Clearly stated self-control means “controlling my
actions.” For children to have a better understanding of what it means to have
self-control, start by reinforcing this phrase and begin an ongoing dialog with
your children at home about what their actions are and where they struggle with
self-control. This will give them more confidence when they get to answer
similar questions during class!
For adults and older kids, having a tangible way to track
the areas in which they lack self-control and an accountability partner to hold
them accountable are two of the most effective ways to finally making the
simple changes in your lifestyle that you have always wanted to take control
of. Don’t be ashamed to work on even the smallest areas of self-control from
taking the trash out when it’s full to making your bed every morning. These
small things speak volumes to others on how you respect yourself.
Take the steps toward achieving self-control today and
celebrate the small victories every step of the way! For more information contact
empowermartialarts@gmail.com
or call (913)-754-6570.If you can
control your tongue, you can control your entire body.
Empower Martial Arts would like to take a minute to thank
all of our military families for the sacrifices, commitment, and service they
give to this great country. Memorial Day is a big day for the Fayetteville/Fort
Bragg community as we celebrate All American week and spend time in memory and
prayer for our Gold Star families, friends, and loved ones who have sacrificed
their lives for freedom.
Memorial Day is much harder for some, thankful for many, and
a constant reminder that freedom has a price. So spend time with your family,
forgive those who have wronged you, and love on those close to you.
Fun Facts: Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day, a
day set aside to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers in the civil war. In
1971 the name was switched to Memorial Day, and was placed on the last Monday in
May so the flowers would be in full bloom. It is also the second most popular
day of the year for grilling.
As you jump from diet to diet, meal plan to meal plan,
workout to workout you will always discover new concepts, ideas, and regiments
that seemingly work better for you. This post isn’t about finding the right
model of eating or working out that fits you perfectly, but rather very simple
ways to help your body feel better
and even lose weightwith regular exercise.
> do not
“chug” down beverages:When finishing a workout many tend to inhale a
large amount of water, Gatorade, etc…. This can easily cause cramps, muscle
tightness, fatigue, and of course that bloated feeling. Sipping on water during
your workouts, after your workouts, at home, at work, and all throughout the
day is the best way to help your body digest food, regulate blood flow with
proper breathing, and fight off hunger for longer periods of time.
> Listen to
your body: For some people, listening to your body is hard. Ingredients
such as sugar, caffeine, high fructose corn syrup, and high amounts of sodium
trick our brain into thinking that we are getting what our body wants. If you
are feeling pain in your kidneys, bladder, liver, etc… change what you are eating
before it’s too late.
> Daily dose
of Tae Kwon Do:Practicing your kicks, stances, blocks, and
hand techniques on a regular basis are not just a great way to improve your
balance, flexibility, and power, but also an excellent way to stay strong, in
shape, and in tune with your body when done correctly.
For more health tips or questions from Empower Martial Arts,
e-mail empowermartialarts@gmail.com
or call (913)-754-6570.
Mr. Holgerson of Empower Martial Arts works with the boys
and girls at the Bordeaux Public Library in a demonstration and presentation of
Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts Tricking. For more information, contact empowermartialarts@gmail.com or
(913)-754-6570 for more information.
Making movement fun is one way that parents can help keep children fit. When movement is fun, children will choose movement over sedentary activities and develop a lifelong preference for regular physical activity. Movement throughout the lifetime will help control weight, reduce health risks, and improve mood. Physicians suggest 30 minutes of activity three times per week, and the key to making this happen is planning. You can turn off the television three evenings a week, mark it on the calendar, and make exercise a habit. Weekends offer opportunities for longer outings. Here are just a few suggestions to make movement fun for everyone in the family:
Discover fun songs such as “I Like to Move It” from Madagascar 2 and dance together; dance as you do housework or yard work to make those activities more fun.
Do an experiment with fast and slow tempos: Does listening to a fast song propel you around the block in a shorter time than a slow-paced song? (Research says that it will). Use a timer to find out for yourselves.
A weekend hike can be fun, but a treasure hunt is even more exciting. Letterboxing is a treasure hunt hike without a GPS device. The website www.letterboxing.org explains this unique combination of artistry and navigational skills that makes hiking fun for the whole family.
Make exercise seasonal: Gardening is a way to get a great workout in the spring; everyone can help dig, hoe, plant, and weed a vegetable garden. Summer can involve car washes and fall is raking leaves. In the winter, shoveling snow and snowball fights are invigorating.
When weather permits, play outside: Without a lot of planning or money, you can play lots of sports in the backyard: soccer, catch, Frisbee, tag or football will keep you smiling and moving.
Video sports are available regardless of the weather: Kids and adults alike can get a great workout with the assistance of Wii Fit or the standard Wii package. The added component of competition will keep some kids moving until they drop!
Reduce your car use: If you live within a mile of your child’s school, you can walk or ride bikes to school to get a daily dose of activity. This takes planning and getting up earlier but the rewards are wonderful; walking is a great way to spend time talking.
A simple walk after dinner will help maintain blood sugar in the normal range and provide a time for contemplation and connection. Notice the beautiful surroundings and express gratitude for your blessings.
Remember that children will do what you do. If you want children to be active, move with them. Make sure your children know that you value regular physical exercise for yourself as well as for them.
In an age where technology is used every day in almost every
area of your life, you know that there are many precautions you must take
before posting information online, starting up the oven, calling a 1-800#, and
downloading new software. But many people overlook how easy it is to bully
others using technology.
Cyber Bullying is when a person (or group of people) bully,
harass, and bring others down through various forms of technology. The most
popular and easiest ways to cyber bully come through social media (facebook,
twitter), texting, and even phone calls and voicemails. Children AND adults,
will use these forms of technology to spread lies, pictures, offensive
language, and videos to torment other people.
Here are 5 tips on preventing Cyber Bullying
1)Tell
someone. Tell your parents, your principle at school, and in very serious
conditions call the local authorities.
2)Save the
information that was sent to you via text, e-mail, or social media to use as
evidence. This can be helpful in displaying the time and date of when the
attacks are being made.
3) Educate.
Part of our job at Empower Martial Arts as instructors and educators is to give
all students the highest chance for success. For children, take this
information and review what cyber bullying looks like so you will know when to
report it. Set yourself up for SUCCESS!
4)Block the
person. There are many different softwares and settings that allow you to block
people, and phone numbers from sending you texts and commenting on your online
information.
5) Empower
others. Practice being a leader by helping the many children who are affected
by cyber bullying. In doing so, you will gain confidence, friends, and be one
step closer to becoming a true Black Belt!
"We're talking about, other than murdering someone, the highest degree of a crime you could possibly do, which is to violate them in the worst of ways ... and then to effectively rub her face in it afterwards," Robert Allard, the attorney representing the girl's mother, father and step-mother, told the Associated Press on Friday.
For more information on preventing Cyber-bullying and Sexual Assault look for our next blog post on the 5 ways to prevent Cyber-Bullying. empowermartialarts@gmail.com
(913)-754-6570
Every day you go through a number of different routines such as eating breakfast, driving your car, showering (I hope), and many others. You also spend time on a regular basis preparing for things that may never happen, for example; training in CPR, paying for special insurance, practicing self-defense, and even learning advanced trigonometry.
But when it boils down to a topic such as self-defense, you get ONE CHANCE: one chance to defend yourself, one chance to defend someone else, and one chance to possibly save your life. There are many ways to practice self-defense physically, mentally, and verbally. But it all comes down to muscle memory when your adrenaline is pumping, your fine motor skills are sunk, tunnel vision kicks in, and you have no time for anything except action.
At Empower Martial Arts we believe that less is more when it comes to self-defense. Yes, it’s exciting to learn a new self-defense technique that involves many steps and can disable an opponent with minimal effort, but will you be able to remember everything in a time of crisis? We believe in self-defense that is simple, proven effective, can be used on much larger opponents, and will hold up in court in case of a serious incident.
Take your training seriously, take your health and fitness seriously, and strive towards excellence and a life with no regrets. For questions or more information contact: tj_holgerson@hotmail.com or (913)-754-6570.
EMA wants to take a moment and wish everyone a happy and
safe Easter this year. May it be filled with joy, family, friends, and even a
few Easter eggs! But never forget the true reason for this holiday and
celebrate Jesus’ victory over death and celebrate his resurrection!
time than a slow-paced song? (Research says that it will). Use a timer to find out for yourselves.
