FIT FOR A CAUSE A FAMILY EVENT BENEFITTING CASA SPONSORED BY TOM FOX AND KENT ISLAND MARTIAL ARTS CENTER AND MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA.

Sunday, March 16, 2014 12:00 – 3:00

Tom Fox and Kent Island Martial Arts Center and Martial Arts America located at 222 Shopping Center Road in Stevensville will be featuring mini 15 minute trial classes throughout the afternoon including Karate, MMA and Tai Chi. Karate– offers a solid introduction to fundamental techniques such as kicks, blocks, rolls and punches. Instructors place heavy emphasis on building self-esteem and confidence while teaching martial arts basics. This class allows students to socialize and learn valuable leadership skills. MMA – currently the most popular form of martial arts combines the skills from kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and ju-jitsu. Whether you want to get a great workout or are interested in competition, knowledgeable instructors provide a safe environment to learn these essential skills. Tai Chi – Is a soft style form that is perfect for seniors. It is acknowledged that focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. Medical research has found evidence that Tai Chi is helpful for improving balance and for general psychological health.

Adult Admission- $10 Donation, Children 16 and under- FREE

Food will be available for purchase onsite by It’s the Pits BBQ & Seafood and L & L Liquors, proceeds will benefit CASA.

Door Prizes will be given out throughout the event and Raffle Tickets will be on sale or a chance to win a week long rental for use Labor Day – Memorial Day in your choice of Ocean City, MD or Bethany Beach, DE. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 and are available at the event or at the locations of participating sponsors including It’s the Pits, Brickhouse Cardio Fit Club, Kent Island Martial Arts, Synergy Martial Arts, Tangles Hair Salon and Exit Gold Reality.

Come try the many mini demonstrations and workshops while supporting CASA and becoming.. Fit For A Cause!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)… advocating for children in the foster-care system due to abuse or neglect. CASA is a nonprofit organization who recruits, trains, supervises and supports everyday citizens to advocate for children under the protection of the Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties’ Circuit Court system. For more information on CASA go to www.casaqackent.org .