Empowering Possibilities, one day only, May 7th, 2025. Help us, help others in need.

Join Believing Through Achieving in partnership with OCCF, along with these 9 organizations, Life College, Vocational Visions, Beyond Blindness, D.S.A.O.C, Project Independence, Reimagine, TLC Charter School, Sandy Feet Initiative, and Surf & Turf Therapy for the Empowering Possibilities Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraiser to assist OC’s neighbors with disabilities. Each donation made will be matched dollar for dollar.

Autism: Our Story

Believing Through Achieving (BTA) is transforming lives by making martial arts accessible to all—anywhere, anytime. We empower teachers, therapists, and caregivers with a powerful, easy-to-use platform that enables them to teach martial arts in the most comfortable and supportive environment for their students. No prior experience is needed—our structured, step-by-step curriculum ensures that anyone can confidently lead a class, providing students with the benefits of martial arts, including improved focus, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and physical well-being.

At BTA, we break down barriers. Traditional martial arts instruction is often expensive, geographically limited, and inaccessible to those who need it most—individuals with disabilities, children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those who have faced bullying or trauma. By decentralizing instruction, we bring high-quality martial arts training into homes, therapy sessions, classrooms, and community centers, ensuring that every student, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to grow stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Your support turns our mission into action—expanding crucial curriculum, reaching out to more underserved communities, and supporting the educators and therapists who continue to guide each student forward.

BTA addresses critical access challenges—both financial and geographic—by decentralizing martial arts instruction, making it affordable and accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Hidden Struggles: The Challenges Without Support

Aged out

Annually, 100K will enter adulthood and age out of school-based autism services

Overweight

Nearly a third (32%) of children with autism are overweight and 16% are obese

Under prepared

Of those in vocational programs, 60% leave without jobs, and 80% earn $160/week, below the poverty line

Unfairly attacked

2/3 of children with autism between the ages of 6-15 have been bullied

8.5+ hours spent online each day for ages 13-17

ASD isolation comes from an inability to express and interpret feelings in a conventional way, especially online

Depression is 4X more prevalent in ASD cases

14% have “sometimes” or “very often” contemplated suicide, 28x the rate for children with typical development

Sources: Autism Speaks, 2017 | NYTimes, May 2021 | Psychiatryadvisory.com, 2019

Revolutionizing Personal Development
Through Martial Arts

Revolutionizing Movement Therapy Through Martial Arts

Unmatched Success in Enhancing Self-Confidence and Sensory Processing

We’ve transformed martial arts into a therapeutic toolkit, empowering teachers, therapists, caregivers, and parents to deliver the benefits with the confidence of a black belt. We strengthen self-confidence, support sensory integration, and make therapeutic growth accessible to all.

Breaking Barriers: Martial Arts as a Beacon for Autism

Here’s where hope shines through: martial arts. Renowned not just for physical development but for fostering mental and emotional growth, martial arts is a proven ally in improving the lives of individuals with autism.

It’s a practice that nurtures discipline, focus, and, importantly, sensory integration.

However, access to quality martial arts training is a significant barrier, with geography, finances, and the scarcity of skilled instructors standing in the way.

In partnership with LIFE College

Life College is a revolutionary accredited institution that provides higher learning and vocational training to foster independence, employment, and overall well-being for all of their students.

The best part of their program is that it enables our therapists to take the role of instructor – they can easily incorporate the platform into their pre-planned goals as supplementary curriculum.

Phil Prickett
Program Director

International Journal of environmental research and Public Health, 2021

“Confirms positive effects of 8-week adapted judo training in repetitive behaviors, interaction, communication and emotional responses in children with ASD.”

Journal of Autism Development Disorders, 2015

“MMA improves executive functioning in school-aged children with ASD with improvements in externalizing behaviors and academic success.”

Journal SPOTIF, 2022

“Karate training in children with autism has been shown to reduce emotional, social, and executive dysfunction in children with ASD.”

Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 2019

“Karate techniques training effectively reduce communication deficit of children with ASD.”

Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 2014

“Moderate to vigorous physical activity is especially beneficial to children with ASD
including improved physiological, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral functioning.”

Transform a Life Through Your Sponsorship

Empowerment at Any Distance: Sponsor a Student Today

For only $20/month, your support directly fuels the expansion of our curriculum, making our martial arts therapy toolkit accessible to more individuals of all ages—regardless of location. Every contribution makes our program more affordable and ensures that underserved communities have the chance to thrive.

Your donation is more than just a sponsorship; it’s an investment in empowerment, resilience, and a brighter future for learners overcoming challenges through tailored, accessible instruction.

Unleash Potential
with Self-Confidence Through Self-Defense

We encourage you to share this life-changing opportunity with friends, family, and communities. Help others discover their potential and gain confidence through self-defense.

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EMPOWERMENT AT ANY DISTANCE: SPONSOR A STUDENT TODAY

Personal Appeal from Our Founders. Making dreams a reality.

Every child and adult with autism deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive.

Through your support, we’re not just teaching martial arts; we’re opening doors to new possibilities and a better future.

Join us in this vital mission.

Josh George

Founder & CEO
7th Degree Black Belt

Jeff Kash

Education
6th Degree Black Belt

Robert Diamant

Outreach
5th Degree Black Belt

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