Join us for our 2025 Board Break-a-Thon, Born Strong Foundation's 1st Fundraiser of the year! 

Monday, 03/17/2025, 10:30AM

Join us Sunday, March 30th at award winning Vector Brewing in Lake Highlands for our first fundraiser of 2025, supporting Born Strong Foundation. Our 2025 Board Break-a-Thon is sure to excite and we want you to be a part of it!

Your presence would mean the world to us as we come together to celebrate and support the vital work of Born Strong Foundation Inc. As a valued member of our community, your involvement is crucial to the success of our mission to provide accessible martial arts and self defense education to all, with a focus on low income and underprivileged youth, with our inaugural programming Born Strong Martial Arts. BSMA is currently serving the East Dallas community with classes offered at Harry Stone Recreation Center and Samuell Grand Recreation Center, in partnernship with Dallas Park and Recreation.

 45% of our student body are low income and train free of charge thanks to the continued support of our community.

Our 2025 Board Break-a-Thon Fundraising event promises to be an inspiring afternoon filled with friendly competition open to the public for ages 5 and up, appearances by some of our ally martial arts schools, including a performance by Central Martial Arts, a presentation from Foxy Defense and Protection, a Board Decorating station sponsored by work/shop and How-To Break station with donation, and an awesome raffle with tons of great items from local vendors. More importantly, it is an opportunity for us to thank you personally for your unwavering support and dedication to our cause.  

We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to Born Strong Foundation Inc. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and with your continued support, we can achieve even greater things.  

Thank you for your steadfast support and for considering our invitation. We look forward to seeing you at our 2025 Board Break-a-Thon and sharing an unforgettable day together. Register to compete or support now!

February 2025: Classes Begin, Board Break-a-Thon!

Tuesday, 02/18/2025, 10:58AM

Glitter Rose here from Born Strong. We've had an amazing 2025 so far, hosting Open House events for our upcoming class schedule at Samuell Grand Recreation Center. We also opened up applications for Financial Assistance to families in need. With all the excitement we have more great news! We have expanded our programming to be offered at Harry Stone Recreation Center, to provide more class days, times and options for our community!  

Please join us at one of our Open House Events at Harry Stone Recreation Center!
Click Here to RSVP! Ages 4 and up are Welcome!  

Harry Stone Recreation Center
2403 Millmar Dr. Dallas, TX 75228

Friday, February 21st at 5pm
Saturday, February 22nd at 12pm
Friday, February 28th at 5pm  

Class are slated to begin soon at both centers. See below for each facilities' class days and times:  

Samuell Grand Recreation Center - Classes start February 18th!
Tuesday / Thursday
5PM: Little Strongs (Ages 4.5 - 7)
5:30PM: Strong Kids (Ages 7.5 - 12)
6:15PM: Strong Teens (Ages 13 - 17) 

Saturday
10AM: Mini Strongs (Ages 2 - 4)
10AM: Little Strongs (Ages 4.5 - 7)
10:30AM: Strong Kids (Ages 7.5 - 12)
11:15AM: Strong Teens (Ages 13 - 17)

Harry Stone Recreation Center - Classes start March 3rd!  
Monday / Wednesday
4PM: Little Strongs (Ages 4.5 - 7) 
4:30PM: Strong Kids (Ages 7.5 - 12)
5:15PM: Strong Teens (Ages 13 - 17)  

All students and Open House attendees must have a Current Dallas Recreation Card to attend or enroll. Cards are FREE to Dallas Youth Residents and $15 for Dallas Adult Residents, and $5 for non-Dallas Youth and $25 for non-Dallas Adults.   

ADULTS! We will have Muay Thai and Krav Maga programming at Harry Stone Recreation Center very soon, stay in touch for announcements about that schedule.   

SAVE THE DATE!
We are hosting our 1st fundraiser of 2025 Sunday, March 30th! Compete or Support in our 2025 Board Break-a-Thon at Vector Brewing!! Visit the link here to register to compete, or to become a supporter: bit.ly/2025boardbreakathon

Thank you again for all your support and interest in our mission. We are thrilled to be in action and serving the community!  

Sincerely, 
Glitter Rose
Executive Director
Born Strong Foundation 

Open House Invite: Classes at Samuell Grand Recreation Center

Monday, 01/06/2025, 10:07AM

Happy New Year! We are excited to announce that our classes will begin at Samuell Grand Recreation Center February 4th!  

Come to an Open House! Attend a free kids lesson, learn more about enrollment. Visit www.bornstrongmartialarts.org/book to book a date and time for your child's age group, or text OPENHOUSE to 945-275-6418. 

You will need an Active Dallas Recreation Member Card to join us, you can purchase this at Samuell Grand or online at the Dallas Park and Recreation website, www.dallasparks.org

Enrolling ages 2 and up! Ask us about our Mini Strong program for ages 2 - 4, and Adults Only classes. 

Born Strong Foundation 2024 Recap! Class News and More

Monday, 12/30/2024, 12:37PM

As we turn a page and reflect on a year full of change, growth and positive gifts, we want to thank you for your support of the Born Strong Foundation, from it's conception to it's now driving force in just a few short months! Founded in Sept. 2024, Born Strong Martial Arts has already impacted several lives in Dallas and we are ready to elevate more youth in our community in 2025! Here's the facts.  

131 Individuals Empowered
79 Donors
$3,076 Funds Raised
14 Events and Seminars Conducted 

WOW! We're overwhelmed with joy and drive to take this mission to new heights! Which is why we are beyond excited to announce that our class programming will begin in February 2025 at Samuell Grand Recreation Center! Open House dates and Enrollment information will be announced soon so stay tuned. In addition to our partnership with Dallas Parks and Recreation, we are working on collaborations with fellow nonprofit organizations like Jubilee Park and Community Center, 4DWN and WorkShopDTX in the coming months.   

Because of you and your support, we are going to reach 100s more youth in 2025, giving them life essential skills that will build confidence, trust and unity in Dallas' underserved communities. Please continue to follow along on this journey with us, and take pride in the support you've lended this year to the Born Strong Foundation. You've already impacted lives for the better! Our gratitude is everlasting.  

Sincerely, 
Glitter Rose 
Executive Director 
Born Strong Martial Arts 
Born Strong Foundation