Hapkido-USA offers self-defense classes tailored for every age/gender/shape/size. Classes are tailored to encourage participation from all walks of life. Current enrollment between three schools is upwards of 250. In 2006, we plan to host a bring a friend free of charge night to encourage lifestyle changes among more children.
The National Progressive Taekwondo Association (NPTA) will strive to create an environment that is conducive to building strength into individuals and families, and build strong communities by producing quality Black Belt leaders. We will provide physical and academic education to help all students reach their full potential. Safety and social skills will be primary criteria for all NPTA junior members. The NPTA will maintain integrity in advancement policy.
The National Progressive Taekwondo Association is a full-time martial arts training facility, offering classes to fit all schedules, helping our students live a healthier, more active lifestyle. We have a busy schedule of martial arts demonstrations throughout our community, visiting schools, daycares, churches, and the local zoo to help promote an active lifestyle. We also have an open house/anniversary celebration planned for this year, with free classes to help introduce more people to the benefits of the martial arts. We will continue teaching quality martial arts, impacting our community one student at a time.
The St. Louis Rams
Contact:Allison Collinger, Director of Corporate Communications and Community Outreach
Through their strategic charitable efforts, the Rams work to enhance and promote health and physical activities to the communities in St. Louis and the surrounding areas.
The Rams’ organization has a variety of programs focused on health such as the Physical Education Teacher of the Year, a flag football curriculum, physical education training sessions with Rams’ personnel in the St. Louis Public Schools; and various Youth Football related programs.
Youth Health and Wellness Initiative
Contact:Allison Collinger, Director of Corporate Communications and Community Outreach
The Youth Health and Wellness Initiative, in partnership with The Rams and other community partners, are working to help promote physical fitness and nutrition in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region.
The Youth Health and Wellness Initiative and the Rams’ organization are in the process of forming a collaboration to address advancing the health and physical education of children and families, and facilitating the implementation of new programs and practices that promote healthy lifestyles. Key partners include; The Mayor’s Office, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, Girls Inc., The Family Nutrition Education Program, and the Sports Philanthropy Project.
