Fighting for the future
Preparing for a fight can be frustrating and time-consuming in this difficult year. And for Julian Connerton, who has so much going on, is continue to prepare for his upcoming bouts.
UpLift student spotlight: Sarah Cook
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Do you know the kind of person that always does the extra work, puts in the extra effort, goes that extra mile? Well, we do! That person is Sarah Cook, a talented martial arts athlete and instructor at Uplift who has been inspiring us for more than 8 years now! Sarah Cook is an amazing […]
UpLift student spotlight: Mason Nuygen
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — He might only be in first grade, but he is mighty! Meet Mason! A caring big brother and son who is an exceptional athlete. He loves to be on the court, in the pool, flying high with gymnastics and most of all, kicking it at UpLift Martial Arts. When he’s not practicing […]
UpLift student spotlight: Luis Rodriguez
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Avengers might have superpowers and they call Spider-Man amazing, but have you met Luis? Luis at only 5 years old is a dedicated martial artist. He tries his best at every class whether it is online or in person. Striving to be the very best and even learning advanced techniques like a […]
UpLift student spotlight: Evelyn Unwin
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Evelyn is a pleasure in every class she comes to whether it is online or on the mat! She brings determination and effort to everything she does. This leader is just 5 years old but she sets a great example everywhere she goes. Learning to read and achieving her newest Tiny Tiger Belt […]
UpLift student spotlight: Andrew Yim
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — What do you call a kid that loves martial arts, family, fun, Legos, making balloon animals, and volunteering for his community? Well, you’d call him Andrew Yim! As a young black belt leader at Uplift, he’s been working hard with distance learning taekwondo classes while focusing on math, science, and the occasional comic […]
UpLift student spotlight: Lily Schneider
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — No challenge is too big for Lily Schneider! She might only be 10, but she has a thing called “moxy”. She’s determined, competitive, caring, and always up for an adventure. In fact, Lily’s life has been one big adventure so far! She started martial arts classes in New York before she moved to […]
UpLift student spotlight: Alexis and Lily Gebhardt
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Meet the Gebhardt sisters! They may be twins, but they are both one-of-a-kind! These two bring a smile to everyone they meet. Lily is a poised, confident, and focused role model. Alexis is a joyful leader who never gives up. Sisters that kick together stick together, and it’s our pleasure to teach […]
UpLift student spotlight: Jonathan Nguyen
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jonathan has been training at Uplift since he was 4 years old. He is an amazing martial arts athlete, musician and scholar. He is an outstanding, hard-working, dedicated student with a great sense of humor. In addition to martial arts he plays baseball. Jonathan is in Southport Elementary’s advanced marching band where […]
UpLift student spotlight: The Yip sisters
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UpLift Students of the month are Lyla (13), Jaydee (9) and Zoey (7) Yip! The Yips have been training for over 2 years at UpLift Martial Arts and are currently Brown Belts. Their strong focus, self-esteem, charisma, black belt attitude, and powerful kicks are inspiring! In addition to excelling in martial arts, […]