Our mission

Building confidence and character through training and mentoring.

We use the discipline of the martial arts to help people become stronger, steadier, and more sure of who they are — and we remove the barriers that keep that training out of reach.

The mission

Sheng Chi Foundation provides access to serious martial-arts training and mentoring for at-risk youth, veterans, and people rebuilding their lives — so that discipline, confidence, and a positive attitude are things anyone can earn, regardless of what they can afford.

What we stand for

Our values

Earned progress

Confidence that lasts is built, not given. We hold a real standard and help people meet it.

Discipline over drama

Composure, respect, and self-control — practiced until they become second nature.

Strength in service

We possess our strength; it doesn’t possess us. Power is for protecting, not for ego.

Access for all

Cost should never decide who gets to grow. Scholarships and mentoring make the door open.

Help us make it possible

Every gift trains character — and opens the door for someone who couldn’t otherwise walk through it.

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