The Community Outreach Youth Programs are a division of the Mushin Ryu Martial Arts, Inc.   incorporated in March 2003 as a not-for-profit corporation.  Prior to 2003 we were part of an organization  headed up by Sensei Donn Schucker as part of his Neighborhood Outreach Youth Programs.   

Our organization works with the youth of our community as well as adults.  Through our programs, students will gain a better sense of awareness of their surroundings.  Martial arts training also has the inherit properties of learning self-discipline and how to become a better person.

Martial arts are taught with the understanding that what we learn is used  for self-defense only, never for bullying or provoking others.

Our organization and it's predecessor have been in the area since 1995.  In that time, we have provided instruction in the martial arts for hundreds if not thousands of students.  Our programs work in cooperation with area schools, churches and local government facilities.   All potential students from ages 4 to adult are welcomed.  It makes no difference if you are male or female, what race or religion,  you are welcome at our classes. Parents of the students are especially welcome.  Martial arts are a great activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Our club boasts an abundance of higher ranking students, black belt and above who serve as assistant instructors.  Most of the senior students have studied more than one martial art, such as Judo and Jujitsu.  Usually, advanced training is offered to students who achieve the rank of Purple belt.  At the black belt level,  it is assumed that the student will enter Instructor training.  No ranks above shodan are offered to those not willing to serve as assistant or full instructors.

Our organization is one of the original clubs registered with the Schucker Martial Arts Association (SMAA)  Details about the SMAA can be found by visiting their website www.smaa-martialarts.com   Sensei Goodwin served as the webmaster for this organization and also served as one of the five Yudansha Taigu.  (There are only five officially recognized Yudansha Taigu in the United States)