Kiap Foundation

We have some exciting news! The KIAP Foundation has sponsored its first martial arts student for the past month! The student was a Tiger Belt and just promoted to green belt tonight at our member school Farrell's Martial Arts! We will be supporting a second student very soon!

We are grateful for your donations to get us to this point! Thank you for making a difference in this child's life!

All kids can benefit from martial arts! Please consider a donation to help us make this possible for more kiddos!

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THANK YOU to our many donors for your support of the Kiap Foundation on ! Your generous contributions will bring classes to kids and make a difference in their lives and our communities.

Time is running out for ! There is still time to give to help expand the benefits of training such as courtesy, discipline, honesty, patience, self-control, and righteousness to children who may not be able to participate due to financial reasons.

Your little bit makes the difference!
Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/
(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

Today is ! Your contribution today will make possible the benefits of for kids in need and change their lives forever! Your contributions will help support some of our first kiddos! You can make a difference!

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/
(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

Cyber Monday is on today and hopefully you are getting some groovy deals. Tomorrow is and how about considering a deal for the Kiap Foundation. The Kiap Foundation provides supplemental monthly tuition and other related expenses for in-need youth (preschool – 8th grade) to attend martial arts classes. $50 can help purchase a martial arts uniform. $100 covers a month of tuition. Any amount helps! Can we count on you to help make this possible for kids who otherwise would not be able to reap the benefits of studying ?
Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/
(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family and friends! As you think about the upcoming on November 28th, please keep the Kiap Foundation in mind. Give the gift of to a kid to improve their body and mind!
Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/
(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

is a week away! Please consider the KIAP Foundation in your giving plans to help expand the benefits and values of training such as courtesy, discipline, honesty, patience, self-control, and righteousness to children that may not have the ability to participate due to financial reasons.

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/
(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

We have a HUGE announcement!

Know a kid who would benefit from martial arts training, but who can't quite fit it into the household budget? Send them THIS link:
https://www.kiapfoundation.org/student-application

We are NOW accepting applications for the Des Moines area.

While you're there, you can also donate here:
https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

Much love and kicking to all of you

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Hey! For those who follow the Kiap Foundation , and especially those who have donated in the past, we have some 💥exciting💥 news!

We have added our list of participating member schools to the website! Right now, we have two martial arts schools in Central Iowa that will work with the Kiap Foundation to bring martial arts training to underserved youth. Thank you to Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy and Farrell's Martial Arts for being such strong supports and donors of our mission. 💗

Check out our updated site here: http://www.kiapfoundation.org/ .

Keep watching as we will have more news coming up shortly. And thank you for all your support, whether that's helping on the board, spreading the word, sharing our posts, and donating.

Let's do this! 🥋

KIAP Foundation What is the KIAP Foundation?KIAP stands for Key Ideals Advancing Progressively. We are dedicated to sponsoring underserved youth in martial arts programs around the country, enabling them to advance their key ideals and develop their characters for life.  Why Martial Arts Training MattersThe resear...

Thank you Farrell's Martial Arts for providing such a great class to the community and thinking of us at the Kiap Foundation !!!

Coming your way this weekend 🙌🏼

Scan the QR code and sign up ⬆️

Congratulations to Farrell's Martial Arts!
Farrell's Martial Arts, in Urbandale, Iowa, has now been accepted as an approved school for underserved youth through the Kiap Foundation!

We're ON TRACK to start adding schools and begin helping students this fall.
Thank you, Master Brandon Miller, for your commitment to your community.

Can you help us get to our financial goals to start helping out? Donate here: www.kiapfoundation.org and click Donate.

KIAP Foundation What is the KIAP Foundation?KIAP stands for Key Ideals Advancing Progressively. We are dedicated to sponsoring underserved youth in martial arts programs around the country, enabling them to advance their key ideals and develop their characters for life.  Why Martial Arts Training MattersThe resear...

Congratulations to the Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy!

BEMA in Des Moines, Iowa, has now been accepted as an approved school for underserved youth through the Kiap Foundation!

We're ON TRACK to start adding schools and begin helping students this fall.

Thank you, Master Ryan Bishop, for your commitment to your community.

Can you help us get to our financial goals to start helping out? Donate here: www.kiapfoundation.org and click Donate.

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THIS applies to any kids' martial arts program! So true. Will you help us pay for these impacts for underserved youth?

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FROM A PARENT✨
One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do Tae Kwon do?" Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay for my kids Tae Kwon do. Personally, I couldn't care less about Taekwon-do.
So if I am not paying for Taekwon-do what am I paying for?
💥I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.
💥I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go their clubs but go anyway.
💥I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined.
💥I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body.
💥I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates.
💥I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that belt they'd hoped for, but still have to work hard in the grading.
💥I pay for my kids learn to make and accomplish goals.
💥I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a black belt, and that success does not happen over night.
💥I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships.
💥I pay so that my kids can be on the mats instead of in front of a screen...
I could go on but to be short, I don't pay for Taekwon-do, I pay for the opportunities that Taekwon-do provides my kids to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!

Thank you to Waukee APEX for working with us on the School Application Process

Just registered our growing nonprofit, the Kiap Foundation, to the Give DSM page!

Our startup goal: $5,000 more so we can start helping kids in 2023!

If you contribute to projects via the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines... please consider adding the KIAP Foundation to your plan :)

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THANK YOU 🤩to our many donors for your support of the Kiap Foundation on 2022! Your generous contributions will bring classes to kids and make a difference in their lives and our communities.

Much ❤ to you all!!

Time is running out for ! There is still time to give to help expand the benefits of training such as courtesy, discipline, honesty, patience, self-control, and righteousness to children who may not be able to participate due to financial reasons.

Your little bit makes the difference!

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

Donations are coming in on this , and we appreciate your generosity! If you have not already made a difference, please consider donating to the Kiap Foundation by the end of the day. Let's bring training to all kids, without regard for financial means.

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

Today is ! Your contribution today will make possible the benefits of for kids in need and change their lives forever! Help us get to our first $10,000 and change lives in 2023!

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

KIAP Foundation What is the KIAP Foundation?KIAP stands for Key Ideals Advancing Progressively. We are dedicated to sponsoring underserved youth in martial arts programs around the country, enabling them to advance their key ideals and develop their characters for life.  Why Martial Arts Training MattersThe resear...

Tomorrow is ! The Kiap Foundation provides supplemental monthly tuition and other related expenses for in-need youth (preschool – 8th grade) to attend martial arts classes. Can we count on you to help make this possible for kids who otherwise would not be able to reap the benefits of studying ?

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

We hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving with your family and friends! As you think about the upcoming on November 29th, please keep the Kiap Foundation in mind. Give the gift of to a kid to improve their body and mind!

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

is a week away! Please consider the Kiap Foundation in your giving plans to help expand the benefits and values of training such as courtesy, discipline, honesty, patience, self-control, and righteousness to children that may not have the ability to participate due to financial reasons.

Donate Now: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/home/

(Note: The KIAP Foundation is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)

Our mission is to bring Martial Arts to under-served youth of all backgrounds and ages.

Now we can really get the ball rolling since we have received our 501c3 status! 🎉🎉🎉

All donations are now tax deductible so if our mission of Martial Arts is important to you, please consider donating and check out our website.

Kiap Foundation updated their information in their About section.

Martial Arts builds confidence in children so they can do things they never thought possible! From breaking boards to becoming a black belt 🥋 Martial Arts training creates a supportive environment for kids to grow not just in physical ability, but also grow their self-worth.

Click here to find out more: https://www.kiapfoundation.org/

This is why we exist... to help people who can't afford to PAY for this development still access it.

All children should be able to gain these skills and life lessons. Right?

⭐️“I DON’T PAY FOR MARTIAL ARTS “⭐️

From a martial arts parent.....

One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money and spend so much time for your daughter to do martial arts?" Well I have a confession to make: I don't pay for Martial arts! I don’t pay for my daughters martial arts lessons. I don't pay for her mitts..... or suits or her competitions.

So, if I am not paying for martial arts , what am I paying for?

- I pay for those moments when my daughter becomes so tired she feels like quitting but doesn't.

- I pay for the opportunity that my daughter can have and will have to make life-long friendships.

- I pay for the chance that she may have amazing instructors that will teach her that martial arts is not just about movement but about life.

- I pay for my daughter to learn to be disciplined.

- I pay for my daughter to learn to take care of herself.

- I pay for my daughter to learn to work with others and to be a proud, supportive, kind and respectful student.

- I pay for my daughter to learn to deal with disappointment, when she doesn't get that score she hoped for, or fell during a move she has practiced a thousand times, but she still gets up and is determined to do her BEST next time...

- I pay for my daughter to learn to make and accomplish goals.

- I pay for my daughter to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success does not happen overnight.

I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for martial arts; I pay for the opportunities that martial arts provides my child to develop attributes that will serve her well throughout her life and give her the opportunity to bless the lives of others.

From what I have seen for many, many years, I think it is a great investment!

~Parent

Thank you Master Chan Lee for the letting me use your post.

Welcome to the KIAP Foundation!

Martial arts training in children can teach them how to build their self-discipline, confidence, and leadership skills.

Our goal is to help underserved youth around the country access consistent, quality martial arts training. We are raising funds to provide scholarships to approved martial arts school.

Please check out our site at www.kiapfoundation.org.

KIAP Foundation What is the KIAP Foundation?KIAP stands for Key Ideals Advancing Progressively. We are dedicated to sponsoring underserved youth in martial arts programs around the country, enabling them to advance their key ideals and develop their characters for life.  Why Martial Arts Training MattersThe resear...

Kiap Foundation updated their website address.

Kiap Foundation updated their address.