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Where Every Match Begins and Ends With a Hug
At Survive Taekwondo’s 6th Annual Tournament, PowerUP scholars competed in one of the most genuinely warm sporting events we’ve ever been part of.
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We’re Not a Martial Arts Organization
Dr. Kimberley Lakes joined our supporters dinner and reframed everything we do. PowerUP is a self-regulation organization — and the science behind that distinction may surprise you.
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The Tom Rawls Memorial Tournament
120+ students from 11 schools competed at Georgia Tech's O'Keefe Gymnasium, raising over $100K for PowerUP scholarships.
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First Black Belts: Diana and Ximena
Diana, 17, and Ximena, 16, became PowerUP's first-ever black belts after years of training with Sensei Guillermo Cesario.
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Remembering Sensei Richard Trammell
A founding instructor since 2017 who guided 300+ students and defined what it means to serve as a PowerUP mentor.
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The Hernandez Family
How PowerUP's martial arts mentorship transformed an entire family — building confidence, discipline, and community one belt at a time.
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Richie and Sara: Unlocking Potential
Two students whose journeys through PowerUP reveal the power of consistent mentorship, core values, and high expectations.
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From Nervous Beginners to Confident Warriors
The transformation that happens when kids step onto the mat for the first time — and what they become months later.
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