Blogs

In Oakland, California these fabulous kids are learning Tulen Self-defense and becoming leaders in their community at Studio Naga.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDCtzU6KpQ
 
 
In Portland, Oregon the Tulen Foundation partnered with One with Heart and P:ear to win a Neighbors West-Northwest grant to teach self-defense and violence prevention to homeless youth.
 

Studying the art of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen has created incredible changes in my life.  My training gives me physical strength I have never had before.  I move differently, stand differently and walk through the world in a stronger and more present way.  I am more confident.  I am more open.  I feel safe a

by Tristan's Dad
January 12, 2010

We asked Tulen Foundation Scholarship recipients and their families to write about what Tulen Training has meant to them. There's no better way to get a sense of the powerful impact Tulen has than to hear it from the students themselves.  Each month of 2011, we'll feature a different student's story.  Enjoy!

At any given time, fifteen to twenty percent of the ongoing Oakland self-defense students are being entirely or partially funded by the Tulen Foundation. This amazing generosity allows Oakland to "say yes" to those unable to afford empowerment training and had ensured the health of this very diverse, inner city community center.

Welcome to the updated Tulen Foundation website and blog. We are excited for this new launch. While we have been sharing martial arts and self-defense with children and adults in our communities for more than 25 years and have taught thousands throughout Oregon, California and Massachusetts, helping build their poise, voice and confidence, it is only in the past five years that we have effectively enlisted others to bring this innovative self-defense training to the broader community through the establishment of the not-for-profit Tulen Foundation.

For the next nine weeks 130 Beach Middle School students will start their day with a high energy workout that improves fitness, focus, and self-confidence. The Tulen Foundation is sponsoring this innovative new partnership between One With Heart Tulen Center and Portland Public Schools.