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Sensei Ilze Van Der Merwe
With a 4th Dan Black Belt, Sensei Ilze brings over 30 years of martial arts experience to Kids Kicking Cancer. Practicing traditional Shotokan Karate since the age of 10, Ilze joined Kids Kicking Cancer as…
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Ava
As we begin the year-end season of giving, Kids Kicking Cancer is grateful for one of our Heroes Circle families for sharing their story so we can help change more lives. In July 2020 in…
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Meet David and Kyle: Two Brothers Shining Light Through Darkness
The Heroes Circle is grateful for Kyle, David and their family, and their willingness to share their story so we can help change more lives. Written By: Debbie Pecis “Can anyone give me examples of…
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Meet Cole: A Little Hero from Michigan
Written By: Debbie Pecis Cole Yahara sounds like a typical 10-year-old at first, rambling enthusiastically about video games, his desire to sneak a snake into the house, and getting on his two sisters’ nerves. The…
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Martial Arts-Based Curriculum Reduces Stress, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems in Elementary Schoolchildren
This exploratory study examined the impact of Heroes Circle, a martial arts-based curriculum on stress, emotional, and behavioral problems in elementary school children.
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2021 Martial Arts Instructor Virtual Symposium
This years meeting served as a celebration of passion and technique. We are grateful for our global Martial Artist Instructors and their commitment to the Heroes Circle community. Written by Rayn Schnell, KKC Intern On June…
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Kids Kicking Cancer Hosts 2021 Belting Ceremony for Young Martial Artists
Thank you to all those who helped make our 2021 drive-through event a success! With a little social distancing, we were still able to gather and celebrate our 2021 martial artists and Belting Ceremony participants!…
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Rabbi G’s Program Brings Power, Peace and Purpose to Young Oak Parkers
The Detroit Jewish News
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Martial arts based meditative techniques reduce pain and emotional distress
Research shows that meditative techniques are effective for reducing pain and emotional distress in adults and more recently in children. However, compliance to meditation and other psychosocial interventions is low, particularly among children.
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Vivian
Meet seven-year-old Vivian, a.k.a. “Panda,” a nickname that her dad charmingly calls her because he says ‘she’s endangered’ like the bear. At just six weeks old, Vivian was diagnosed with a brain tumor that, after…
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The Heroes Circle Supports Parents thanks to Impact100 Oakland County
When we applied to Impact100 Oakland County for a Parent Support Program, we did so with plans for well thought out, in-person, connective programs. Our plan was a series of monthly programs to meet the…