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City Champs Foundation Providing martial arts and boxing classes to build confidence and character throughout communities Kids aren’t born destined to succeed or fail.

City Champs Mission: City Champs is dedicated to building character in youth by creating opportunities to learn life lessons of success and achievement through martial arts training. Their fates are determined by their life experiences, educational achievement and interactions with others. The program focuses on the following three areas of development:

The Building Character Program is a 8 week program that can be brought to any location. We seek Community Partners to provide space and youth, City Champs provides the program.

Everyone remembers being the new kid. 🥋You’re figuring out where to stand, what to do, and who you’ll practice with. The...
10/20/2026

Everyone remembers being the new kid. 🥋

You’re figuring out where to stand, what to do, and who you’ll practice with. Then someone asks, “Want to be my partner?”

A small welcome can make a big difference.

At City Champs, we want every child to feel like they belong. Our students can help make that happen by:

👋 Learning someone’s name
🤝 Inviting them to join an activity
💬 Saying, “I had trouble with that at first, too.”

You don’t have to be the oldest or most experienced person in the room to help someone feel welcome. Those small acts of kindness are a chance to practice leadership, on the mats and beyond.

This week, ask your child: “What could you do to help someone new feel included?”

Who helped you feel welcome when you were new? Tell us below. ❤️

Want your child to join us? 🥋 We’d love to welcome them to our weekly classes! Visit citychamps.org to learn more, or sign up here: https://www.citychamps.org/registration

🥋 Good listening takes practice, too.In every City Champs class, we use listening stances to help kids pause, settle the...
10/12/2026

🥋 Good listening takes practice, too.

In every City Champs class, we use listening stances to help kids pause, settle their bodies, and focus on the person speaking. Together, we repeat a simple reminder:

🤐 Closed mouth
👂 Open ears
🧍 Silent bodies

These words give kids a familiar way to reset, hear instructions, and make room for others to learn.

Being a good listener also means asking questions! “Can you show me again?” is a great place to start.

And this practice goes both ways. As adults, we can put our phones down, let kids finish their thoughts, and give them the same attention we ask them to give us.

This week, ask your child to show you their listening stance. They might have a few reminders for you, too. 🙂

Want your child to join us? Our weekly youth martial arts classes are FREE!

📅 All classes run from 4–5 PM:

• Mondays: Combat Corner, Milwaukee | Ages 6–17
• Tuesdays: Aura Jiu Jitsu, Mount Pleasant | Ages 6–17
• Wednesdays: White Lotus, Milwaukee | Ages 6–17
• Thursdays: White Lotus, Milwaukee | Teens ages 13–17

👉 Sign up for free classes:
https://www.citychamps.org/registration

Share this with a family who’d love to join us!

Not every sport needs a scoreboard.Sometimes kids just need a place to move, play, try something new, and feel themselve...
10/05/2026

Not every sport needs a scoreboard.

Sometimes kids just need a place to move, play, try something new, and feel themselves getting better.

That’s one of the things we love about jiu jitsu and martial arts.

Yes, there’s competition in martial arts, but kids don’t have to compete to participate, improve, or belong. There’s no team record riding on their performance. No season lost because of one mistake.

Progress can look like:
• learning a new technique
• having the confidence to work with a new partner
• asking for help
• trying again when something feels hard

And when something doesn’t work, they get another chance. They don’t have to turn every round into a judgment about how good they are.

They can take their learning seriously and still have fun doing it.

When you talk with your kid after practice, try asking:
• What did you learn today?
• What was fun?
• What did you try that was difficult?

Those questions remind them there’s more to sports than winning.

Thank you for helping us open the door to martial arts for more Milwaukee kids!

Keep Kids Moving This Fall with City Champs 🍂Summer is over, but the chance to move, grow, and belong continues all scho...
09/28/2026

Keep Kids Moving This Fall with City Champs 🍂

Summer is over, but the chance to move, grow, and belong continues all school year.

After a long day at school, kids need a place to move, connect, and work toward something that matters. In our classes, students practice martial arts while building confidence, discipline, respect, and the ability to stay calm when things get challenging.

Our FREE weekly classes continue this fall:

🥋 Mondays, 4–5 PM: Combat Corner
🥋 Tuesdays, 4–5 PM: Aura Jiu Jitsu (Mount Pleasant)
🥋 Wednesdays, 4–5 PM: White Lotus
🥋 Thursdays, 4–5 PM: Teen class at White Lotus

Whether your child trained all summer or hasn’t been in a while, we’d love to see them back on the mats. Bring a friend too, sometimes the hardest part is just showing up for that first class.

We’re also bringing our Building Character program to more schools and community partners this fall. If your school or organization wants to give young people a positive outlet, send us a message and let’s talk.

See you on the mats!

🥵 CLASS CANCELED TODAYDue to today’s Excessive Heat Warning, and in line with MPS school closures, our City Champs class...
09/02/2026

🥵 CLASS CANCELED TODAY

Due to today’s Excessive Heat Warning, and in line with MPS school closures, our City Champs class at White Lotus at 4 PM is canceled today.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe out there! ☀️💧

We’ll see everyone back on the mats next week! 🥋

Milwaukee youth, this is your chance to be heard!The 2026 State of Play Youth Survey is giving young people across Milwa...
06/19/2026

Milwaukee youth, this is your chance to be heard!

The 2026 State of Play Youth Survey is giving young people across Milwaukee an opportunity to help shape the future of youth sports and recreation in our city.

We want to hear what kids love, what activities they want more access to, and what challenges may be keeping them from participating. Their feedback can help community leaders create stronger programs, remove barriers, and invest in opportunities that better serve Milwaukee youth.

Parents and caregivers, please encourage your child ages 8-19 to take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey by June 30.

https://rezed.io/1Q1GJG

Every response matters. Let’s make sure City Champs youth are represented, their experiences are heard, and their ideas are part of what comes next!

SUMMER IS HEREHelping Youth Stay Active, Connected & GrowingAs another school year comes to a close, many families are l...
06/08/2026

SUMMER IS HERE

Helping Youth Stay Active, Connected & Growing

As another school year comes to a close, many families are looking forward to a well-earned summer break. But for young people, summer can be a time when structure disappears and positive connections become harder to find.

That's why programs like City Champs matter.

Throughout the summer, we'll be partnering with schools, community organizations, parks, and youth-serving agencies across Milwaukee and Racine to provide free martial arts, character development, and mentorship opportunities.

Every class is about more than learning a technique. It's about building confidence, learning how to handle challenges, developing discipline, respect, accountability, and resilience. It's about creating a positive environment where kids can connect with mentors, make friends, and continue growing.

When young people stay connected to positive communities, amazing things happen.

Thank you to our coaches, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters who make this work possible. Because of you, hundreds of young people will have access to safe, welcoming spaces this summer where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Together, we're opening the door to martial arts and building stronger communities one student at a time.

See you in the community this summer!

Showing up for our community! Building character across Milwaukee, one connection at a time.Over the last few weeks, Cit...
06/03/2026

Showing up for our community! Building character across Milwaukee, one connection at a time.

Over the last few weeks, City Champs Foundation has been out connecting with families and opening doors to martial arts across our city! We attended Milwaukee's Peace Week closing event and celebrated the launch of Summer of Healing programming. We connected with dozens of families while sharing information about our free City Champs classes and Building Character programs.

We also spent time at Riverside High School promoting City Champs programming and connecting with students interested in martial arts, mentorship, and positive community involvement. Every conversation matters. Sometimes one connection is all it takes to help a young person find confidence, discipline, and a healthy outlet through martial arts!

And we joined Girls on the Run at their 5K event at American Family Field to support the incredible work they do empowering young girls through movement, confidence, and community!

Relationships build communities, and communities help change lives.

If your school, organization, or community event would like City Champs Foundation to attend, collaborate, or provide programming, we would love to connect with you!

Thank you for being part of the City Champs community!

Happy Memorial Day from City Champs Foundation 🇺🇸Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their live...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from City Champs Foundation 🇺🇸

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom, safety, and opportunity often come through sacrifice, courage, and service to something bigger than ourselves.

Many of the values we teach through martial arts—respect, discipline, courage, accountability, and service to others—are the same values demonstrated by those who served our country.

At City Champs, we believe martial arts is about more than learning techniques. It's about helping young people grow into confident, respectful, and resilient leaders both on and off the mats.

As families spend time together today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by others and appreciate the opportunities we have.

🇺🇸 Schedule Reminder: All City Champs classes are canceled on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular programming continues throughout the rest of the week.

We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Thank you for being part of a community that believes in building stronger kids, stronger families, and a stronger Milwaukee.

Your Voice Matters 🏀🥋⚽We're partnering with Project Play, Bader Philanthropies, and the Milwaukee Youth Sports Task Forc...
05/19/2026

Your Voice Matters 🏀🥋⚽

We're partnering with Project Play, Bader Philanthropies, and the Milwaukee Youth Sports Task Force to hear directly from YOU.

Too many Milwaukee kids lose access to sports because of cost, transportation, or lack of opportunity. This survey helps us understand those barriers and work toward real solutions.

If you're between 10-17 years old, we want to hear from you. The survey is:
✓ Anonymous
✓ Voluntary
✓ Takes just a few minutes
✓ Designed to improve youth sports in Milwaukee

Help shape the future of youth sports in our city. Take the survey by June 30, 2026.

👇 Click the link below or scan the QR code in the image 👇

https://rezed.io/1Q1GJG

Share this with your child, teammates, classmates, and friends. Every response helps build a stronger, more accessible future for Milwaukee youth.

Thank you for being part of the City Champs community ❤️

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117 W Walker Street #26
Milwaukee, WI
53204

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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