Children's Community Martial Arts Foundation

Who:

Soke Stacy Huffman, Sensei has been in Martial Arts since the age of 8. He is an Okinawan Certified Instructor who has over 20 years of teaching experience.

He carries the privileged rank of GoDan or 5^th Degree Black Belt in GoShinKan Karate as
well as SanDan or 3^rd Degree Black Belt in
Kei Shin Kan Karate.

Sensei Huffman believes that all Children should have the chance to learn Karate and all its valuable lessons has to teach about life.

why:

Mr. Huffman opened a karate school in Holts Summit, MO in 2000. Children ages 8-18 began arriving at his door wanting to learn martial arts. Many were from broken homes, had behavioral problems or had already been in trouble with police. Some children couldn't afford instruction fees but were still admitted to class. Karate training quickly made a difference. The freely-admitted children began developing greater self-confidence. They learned to respect others and began improving in school and behaving on the streets.

As a result of this success, Mr. Huffman began the Children's Community Martial Arts Foundation (CCMAF) which provides martial arts training to "Kids for Free".

CCMAF's karate school currently provides karate instruction to underprivileged and disabled children as well as troubled youth in the Holts Summit, Columbia, and Jefferson City areas of Missouri.

How:

Kids Soon Learn that Karate is much more than a Punch or a Kick

The "Kids For Free"Karate Program may be free but the Children work hard to move up through the ranks. Children learn that hard work brings great rewards and they become confident in their accomplishments.