Help 37 Students Continue Martial Arts Training

Hello, my name is Sensei James Walker of Resilient Martial Arts, formerly James Walker's Bushido Academy. We having been serving our community since 1998, unfortunately we may not be able to continue with a very successful community program we have had for almost three years now. Many of you may know that funding for smaller local nonprofits is becoming increasingly more difficult to attain. A lot of the local organizations we have partnered with in the past have disappeared or been forced to cut way back on the programs they offer. Resilient Martial Arts provides significant discounts for the participants of these programs. Currently, we are seeking funding for 37 students who's programs funding expires at the end of this year. To serve 37 students, it will cost approximately $5,000 monthly for tuition and equipment. This is why we are seeking $100,00 to be able to provide another year of training. Though I discount their program almost 50%, these students families will not be able to continue with out help from gracious people, organizations and corporations such as yourselves. I personally scholarship many students from my own pocket now and since we have been opened in 1998. Some of these may be coming from single parent households, their parents have taken ill, lost their jobs, or fallen on financial hardships. One example was a young man who's father passed during the night while sleeping. We placed him on a full scholarship allowing him to keep his promise to his father of attaining Black Belt. I have 100's of more stories like this I could share. I don't tell you about these for any glory but as an example of what we do. Many of these kids given the choice and direction chose a positive path instead of becoming another statistic in the system. These young men and women participate in our community service events paying it back to the community that supports them. They go on to become outstanding members of their community. Many go on to attain High level educational degrees, open their own business, or serve our country.

Any amount you can give will make a huge impact in their lives. I hope you can find it in your heart to assist us in this on going endeavor of serving our community and builder tomorrow's leaders.

Please watch our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dfoiwwdhpo

RISE ABOVE TO BE YOUR BEST.

Most humbly and graciously

Sensei James Walker