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Mireu Martial Arts Summer Newsletter
We invite you to check out the latest news and updates by reading our Summer Newsletter, which is packed with exciting information and highlights from the past few months. Dive into the newsletter to stay informed and connected with all the happenings around us, and discover how you can get involved and contribute to our ongoing efforts. We look forward to your feedback and hope you enjoy reading!
2wheatens
Jun 191 min read


Helping the People of Burundi — A Personal Mission of Love and Return
a note from Grandmaster Matthews I want to share something meaningful happening this summer. Many of you may not know this yet, but I will be traveling to Burundi with my dear friend Stephania and her family. We will leave on August 8th and return on September 17, 2026. This will be Stephania’s first time returning home in 34 years since she fled the country during a time of great danger. Burundi is a small, beautiful country in East Africa that has endured decades of hardshi
Lonnie Matthews
Jun 192 min read


Celebrating Success and Friendship at the Guardian Institute Classic
On Saturday our Mireu Martial Arts Taekwondo and Kumdo teams participated in the Guardian Institute Classic in Cedar Rapids. The day was filled with excitement, skill, friendship, and fun! The event had a little something for everyone; Taekwondo Poomsae, Weapons Forms, Olympic Sparring - both Taekwondo and Kumdo, Creative Breaking, Power Breaking, and Jumping High. Mireu Team at the End of the Day at the Guardian Institute Classic Martial Arts competitions like the Guardian C
2wheatens
Feb 151 min read


Mireu Martial Arts Wins GOLD at the World Games
You probably all know that we had a team of our students participate in the 2025 Taekwondo Hanmadang World Games , held in Anaheim, CA...
2wheatens
Aug 23, 20252 min read
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