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This project successfully funded on 5th April 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
California 2026: Empowering Our Female Leaders
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
First target reached!
We were originally taking two students, but now we're taking three! 💜🎉
Aim
Sponsoring three Newcastle students for an intensive Karate leadership seminar in California, focusing on holistic development & community.
The Dojo: Heaton - Community Association is heading back to the West Coast! While many martial arts clubs are male-dominated, we are incredibly proud that nearly 50% of our Dojo is female. For the first time in our history, we have selected three of our high-achieving girls to attend an intensive training seminar in Oceanside, California, this May. We are fundraising to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of these young women reaching their full potential as leaders and mentors.
🥋 Holistic Growth, Not Competition
At our Academy, we don't focus on trophies or competition. Our training is holistic, designed to be a mental, physical, and emotional challenge. We teach our students to overcome internal barriers and build a resilience that serves them in the real world.
This California seminar is a rigorous technical exchange that will push these three students to their limits. We believe this level of training should be accessible based purely on merit, dedication, and "Dojo Spirit," regardless of a family's financial background.
👪 Investing in Future Mentors
Our sponsored students are the heart of our community. This project is built on the "pay-it-forward" principle. These young women have committed to:
- Coaching Development: Applying advanced techniques to help lead our Junior and Little Dragons classes throughout 2026.
- Inspiring the Next Generation: Proving to every girl in our Dojo that with dedication, the world is open to them, no matter where they start.
💰 Where Your Donation Goes
Every penny raised goes directly toward the "Big Three" essential costs for the three selected students:
- Round-trip Flights: £850 per student
- Hotel Accommodation: £450 per student
- Ground Transport in California: £150 per student
All other expenses—including training fees, food, and mandatory travel insurance—are covered personally by the students. Your support directly enables the travel that makes this transformative experience possible.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made