Mireu Martial Arts Special Events
Get ready for some amazing special events happening all year!
We can't wait to share our exciting offerings with you, so be sure to check back here for the latest updates on where you can find us!
Join us for an exciting Fundraising Charity Day as we rally together to support the
Coralville Food Bank & Shelter House!
The Event will include:
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Free Live Entertainment by a DJ
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Free Face painting
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Free Bounce House
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Custom clothing table [items for sale OR you can bring your own favorite piece of clothing and choose from hundreds of patches to add to it]
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Vybze Food Truck [food available for purchase]
Special Guest Pedro Sobrino Sesé
Pedro is a Senior Mechanical Fabrication Technician - Member of Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) and he will be leading 2 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) events that will include videos and practical application!!
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First session: from 11AM to 12PM.
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Simple electronic circuits and applications. 20 minutes.
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Physical-mathematical applications using marbles. 20 minutes.
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Second session: from 1 to 2PM.
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Configuration and coding of an assembled robot from scratch. 20 minutes.
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Experiment and use of adhesive bonded manufacturing. 20 minutes.
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Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase!
Win one of our fun prizes by purchasing raffle tickets. You can see the prizes at the event, but they will include:
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A Family Pass to the Children's Museum (up to 5 people)
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2 "Summer of Fun" themed baskets
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$25 to Wig and Pen
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2 Passes for The Rink at Coral Ridge
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$25 to the Slime Factory
*more donations are coming for the raffle, so make sure you stop by*
[All proceeds go to the Pantry and Shelter House]
SHELTER HOUSE NEEDS:
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Men's Socks [new]
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Men's Underwear [new]
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Girl's & Women's Underwear [new]
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Girl's & Women's Bras [new]
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Spring clothing and shoes in all sizes [gently used or new]
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Cash donations or checks made out to Shelter House [Tax ID can be provided]
CORALVILLE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
Cash donations or checks made out to the Coralville Food Pantry [Tax ID can be provided]
Please bring cash or check to the event to ensure all money goes towards the cause.
Wear comfortable clothing. We'll have a lot going on!
Parking will be available around the dojang, including the back side - plus overflow in the gravel semi lot and the hotel. Please visit our website home page and scroll down to find the map to our dojang.
Example Raffle Winnings:

3rd Annual
INTERSCHOOL
Tournament
Mireu and Guardian are coming together for an internal school tournament on Saturday, May 31st!
White Belts - Black Belts
ONLY MIREU & GUARDIAN STUDENTS CAN SIGN UP!!!
Location:
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Mireu Martial Arts in Coralville, IA
Food:
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There will be baked goods and lunch items available to purchase on site.
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Please bring water to stay hydrated. You can also bring your own snacks!
We'd love your help setting up a concession stand with a monetary donation for us to buy the food. We also need some eager volunteers to work at the stand.
Click the button below to jump over to Sign Up Genius! Thank you for being part of our amazing community!
Participant registration is officially OPEN!
Final deadline Wednesday July 9, 2025.
From Grandmaster Matthews:
Calling All Iowa Martial Artists!
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang USA!
Back in 2008, I competed in power breaking—two granite bricks. Power breaking has always been my favorite part of Taekwondo. Life has brought its challenges including two battles with cancer. This year I’m giving it my all, aiming for gold at The World Taekwondo Hanmadang USA.
That’s the beauty of the Hanmadang: you don’t have to qualify—any martial artist can attend. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned black belt, young or old, there’s an event for everyone.
Challenge yourself, step onto the mat, and let’s represent Iowa with strength and pride. Let’s show the world what Iowa martial artists are made of!
*Contact Mireu Martial Arts if you are interested in more information*
Kukkiwon establishes new overseas branches 'in the USA'.
Grandmaster Ms. Lonnie Matthews - appointed as the first President of U.S. Kukkiwon Iowa Branch (Kukkiwon is the World Head Quarters in Korea)
Demonstrations
Mireu Martial Arts has a demonstration team that can perform at parties, events, and festivals!
We can customize our demonstrations for your purposes, but typically our demonstrations include:
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Taekwondo Forms Sequences
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Fist and Foot Board and/or Brick Breaking
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Advanced Punching and Kicking Techniques
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KumDo Individual and Group Sword Sequences
At some events we will even have participants try some board breaking and play games.
