KATO KARATE SCHOLARSHIP

As we at Wealth Centers have learned more about the wonderful work Tim Flynn does in helping kids grow in many areas, we want to help by offering scholarships to families who might truly benefit in assisting their children with many mental health issues.  It’s more than just Karate with this organization.  Kato Karate is a small, locally owned Martial Arts School that is making a significant impact Nationwide with its Anti-Bullying Program called “Karate Chop Bullying.” It’s the only school in Minnesota that is a Licensed SKILLZ Child Development Center. Kato Karate believes in accepting your child where they’re at, Physically, intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially. Our instructors are NOT just Black Belts but are certified in Child Development. We are the only program that puts Child Development first!

The owner, Tim Flynn, has been featured in many Magazines and travels the country running Anti-Bullying Seminars. Tim Flynn is recognized by the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, CA, as one of the nation’s Leading Top Experts for Anti-bullying. He has worked with celebrities such as The Creator of Tae Bo and Actor Billy Blanks, the Star of Nickelodeon Hit TV series Henry Danger and Danger Force, Actor Michael D. Cohen, Martial Arts Legend and Actor Don the Dragon Wilson, Martial Arts Legend and Actor Cynthia Rothrock, to help combat bullying.

Tim has studied Martial Arts for over 30 years, is a 6th-degree Black Belt, owner of Kato Karate in Mankato, MN, hosts a Podcast called “Breaking Bullying’, and helped start Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Anti-Bullying Program!

Bully Prevention in Mankato

Karate Chop Bullying

At Kato Karate, our Karate Chop Bullying Program is built to give kids the tools, confidence, and voice they need to stand up to bullying in a smart and powerful way. Through interactive training, real-life scenarios, and proven prevention strategies, students learn how to recognize bullying, respond safely, and stand up for themselves and others with confidence and respect.

We teach verbal and physical boundary-setting, awareness skills, and leadership habits that help children handle challenging situations effectively. This program goes beyond “don’t bully” messages — it builds real confidence, resilience, and personal strength that kids carry into school, home, and everyday life.

Serving Mankato, North Mankato, and Eagle Lake, our Karate Chop Bullying Program empowers students to create safer, more respectful communities.

To inquire more about all the programs and benefits at Kato Karate, visit their website at www.KatoKarateMN.com