Menlo Park Martial Arts Academy Hosts 7th Annual Kick-a-Thon to Help New Non-Profit

 
MENLO PARK, Calif. - June 3, 2015 - PRLog -- MENLO PARK, California — On Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-2:00pm, Kuk Sool Won™ of Menlo Park Martial Arts & Character Development Academy held its seventh annual Kick-A-Thon at Burgess Park in Menlo Park. In addition to food, music and other family fun, the event will feature an hour of kicking by the students of the Academy— around 65 kickers of all ages and abilities— that have been sponsored by friends and supporters to reach their kicking goals. After this Kick-A-Thon, the total number of kicks surpassed 570,000 this year!

The Kick-A-Thon raises money for the Martial Arts Character Development Association (MACDA), a non-profit designed to help youth with diversified backgrounds to come together through the teaching of martial arts with the goal of supporting and improving the lives of Menlo Park and the surrounding area’s children.

“Since we started having the Kick-A-Thon in 2009, hundreds of Menlo Park kids have gained access to award-winning character development and anti-bully programs and martial arts classes,” said Rich Quintana, co-owner of Kuk Sool Won™ of Menlo Park. “The focus of the programs is on academic excellence, strong social and interpersonal skills, health and fitness and a positive peer culture.”

The Kick-A-Thon goal this year was to raise $20,000. They came close at almost $15,000, which will help to:

• Continue MACDA’s scholarships for youth to attend martial arts programs promoting health, wellness, and effective life skills.

• Increase scholarship capacity and open new learning opportunities to Menlo Park kids during the after-school hours when children and teens are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

• Increase community service initiatives including anti-bullying, stranger safety, and character in the classroom workshops and assemblies.

About Kuk Sool Won™ of Menlo Park

Kuk Sool Won™ of Menlo Park is a community-based martial arts academy that provides character development and martial arts programs for youth and adults in Menlo Park, California. Located in the Arrillaga Recreation Center, Kuk Sool Won™ of Menlo Park has partnered with the city for 12 years and continues to provide traditional martial arts training and leadership development to improve the quality of life for children and adults through an ancient, holistic tradition. For more information, visit www.kuksoolwonmenlopark.com or call (650) 787-2226.

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