Submitted by US Martial Arts Center
U.S. Martial Arts Center and Washington State Taekwondo Foundation held their inaugural board Break-A-Thon at St Martin University Marcus Pavilion this past Saturday.
U.S. Martial Arts Center, founded by Grand Master Young-Hak Lee in 1983 is one of the original martial arts schools in Olympia. Choosing to celebrate their 30th year by giving back to the Thurston County community their students broke over 2,000 boards to the tune of $24,000.
The funds were split equally between Olympia and North Thurston School Districts.
Both districts will allocate their donations to the Principals’ Emergency Checkbook Fund. Principals from each school use the Fund to purchase basic-need items for low-income students. Over the years they have been able to make on-the-spot purchases of items such as clothing, food, school supplies, housing, utilities, medical care and transportation.
“When you kick through the board, you show support of a “can do” attitude towards support of our local schools. This is truly a way to show support to our community.” said event sponsor Master Lee of U.S. Martial Arts Center.
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U.S. Martial Arts Center (USMAC) has been teaching Taekwondo in the greater Olympia and Lacey area for 30 years. We are a family operated business and are an award winning martial arts school. The USMAC now has locations in South Lacey, West Olympia and Lacey.
