Opening my own martial arts school has been my dream since I was a little girl. For the majority of my life, I imagined creating a place where children and adults could build confidence, discipline, respect, and practical self-defense skills while becoming part of a supportive community.

My fiancée and I have poured everything we have into making that dream a reality. We’ve invested our savings, countless hours of labor, and our hearts into building this dojo. While we're growing and gaining new students, the financial burden of rent and startup costs has become overwhelming. We are currently paying all of the dojo's expenses out of pocket and are asking for community support to help us keep our doors open while we continue building our student base.

Asking for help is honestly soul-crushing for me. I’ve always believed in working hard and finding a way forward on my own. But this dream is bigger than me, and I refuse to give up on something I’ve worked toward for my entire life without exhausting every option available.

Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help to continue moving forward and bring my dojo one step closer to opening the doors of a martial arts school that will serve our community for years to come. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to my little family and I.

Thank you for believing in my dream and helping to keep it alive.