Sponsors Coming Soon for 2026 !
Empowering Inclusion • Supporting SEN & Home-Ed Families • Building a Community • And Creating A Legacy.
For over nine years, we’ve worked side by side with the SEN community, and since the Covid lockdowns, we’ve built a thriving, inclusive space for Home-Ed families — starting with outdoor sessions and growing into something far bigger than a club.
Empower Martial Arts has become a lifeline for many, and now we’re inviting sponsors to help us take that impact even further.
Your sponsorship doesn’t just keep the lights on — it lights the way.
It helps us reach more families, support more students, and build a legacy of empowerment that lasts far beyond the mats.
Each initiative below offers a unique way to make a difference.
Choose the one that speaks to you — and let’s build something powerful together.
💬 What Is Empower Martial Arts?
Empower Martial Arts is more than a club — it’s a movement.
We specialise in inclusive coaching for children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), support Home-Educated families, and create safe, empowering spaces for all, But we want to go further which we can only do with Funding and once we have our own permanent place.
We believe martial arts can transform lives — building confidence, resilience, and community.
Your sponsorship helps make that transformation accessible to everyone.
🥋 Who Leads Empower?
Empower Martial Arts is founded and led by Adam Parker, a:
• 5× World Champion in martial arts, with 40+ British/English/National and European titles combined
• 2025 World Championship Bronze Medalist, returning to the podium after a 7-year break after focusing on Teaching over Competing
• 20-year veteran of martial arts training, coaching, and inclusive instruction
• Member of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA)
• Regulation Ready Bronze (working toward Silver)
• BMABA Club Colours awarded for outstanding Club regulation and safeguarding standards recognising us as a #SchoolOfExcellence
Sponsors aren’t just supporting a club — they’re backing a legacy of excellence, safety, and empowerment.
Sponsor A Month
1. Sponsor A Month:
Supports our dedicated Home-Ed and SEN classes for one full month — covering coaching, equipment, and inclusive training environments for students who thrive outside mainstream education.
Your contribution ensures these sessions continue to run, grow, and empower families who rely on them.
Sponsor a Month = Champion a Community.
💡 What Is the Monthly Sponsorship Model?
Starting January 1st, 2026, we’re offering 12 monthly sponsorship slots per year — each one a chance for a local business to support our mission while gaining meaningful visibility.
• Sponsor Contribution: £200 per month
• Sponsors may choose one or multiple months
• Each month is exclusive to one sponsor
• Example: Jan, Feb & March — or Jan, May & Sep
Sponsor 3 months get the 3rd month discounted £500 instead of £600.
What Sponsors Receive:
Website Feature | Top placement for your sponsored month, then permanent listing on our sponsor page. |
Club Calendar Placement | Your logo featured in one of 12 sponsor slots on our annual calendar. |
Sponsor Wall | Digital placement on Website & Social Media Sponsor Wall. |
Promo Video | Share your business story — we’ll post it twice during your month, if no video, will Post a write up instead. |
Social Media Shout-outs
| Tagged spotlight posts during your month plus shout-outs on social media when we attend events for 12 months. |
Event Visibility | Your brand featured at any club events during your sponsored month and beyond (12 months). |
Blog Feature | Dedicated blog post shared on our website, Facebook & Instagram page’s, will be kept indefinitely where posted. |
🌟 Why Sponsor Empower?
• Support SEN and Home-Ed Families
• Champion Inclusive Coaching
• Empower Local Communities
• Back a Club Led by a World-Class Martial Artist
• Build a Legacy of Uplift and Visibility
📬 Ready to Empower?
We’re inviting a select group of local businesses to join us in this legacy-building opportunity.
Only 12 monthly sponsor slots available for 2026.
To reserve your month or ask questions, contact:
Adam Parker
Founder & Chief Instructor
Spaces Available:
Disadvantaged Students Fund
2. Disadvantaged Students Fund:
Provides training access for students who face financial barriers
— a scholarship-style uplift that ensures no child is left behind due to circumstance.
This fund opens the door to empowerment, inclusion, and long-term impact.
Sponsor a Student = Change a Life.
🎓 What is the Disadvantaged Students Fund?
Empowering inclusion. Supporting SEN & Home-Ed families. Building a community legacy.
This fund provides direct support to children and families facing financial barriers to martial arts training — including:
• Students from low-income households
• Families navigating hardship, crisis, or care
• Young people in transitional housing or foster care
• Those unable to afford tuition, equipment, or grading fees
No child should be left behind due to financial hardship. This fund turns inclusion from intention into infrastructure — ensuring every student has the chance to build confidence, resilience, and community
💷 Sponsor Contribution per 1 Bursary (= £150)
Each bursary funds:
1 New student:
• Student joining fee
• One session per week for 3 months
• One grading (test + belt + certificate)
2: an existing student in temporary financial need to continue training for 3 months.
3: Additional bursaries available will support members who struggle to afford the club uniform, sparring gear, or weapons kits.
Sponsors can fund one or multiple bursaries — and we always prioritise new students and those facing urgent need first.
🔄 How Bursaries Are Distributed!
We assess applications weekly with fairness and compassion.
Priority is given to:
• New students facing financial hardship
• Existing students whose families encounter unexpected difficulties
• Families in crisis or transition
• Students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Bursaries are renewed based on attendance, effort, and respectful engagement. Basic evidence of financial difficulty is requested to ensure funds are matched to genuine need.
🤝 Sponsor-Student Connection
Your impact is personal and visible:
• A thank-you message from the student or family (named or anonymous)
• Optional invitation to present the student’s first belt and certificate
• Digital recognition for remote sponsors (logo on grading photo)
🌐 Sponsor Recognition
Every bursary sponsor receives meaningful visibility and legacy-grade recognition across our club platforms and community channels. Whether you fund one student or multiple bursaries, your contribution is celebrated with care and clarity.
Social Media Recognition | A public thank-you post on our club’s Facebook page, featuring a message from the student or family (named or anonymous). |
Grading Visibility | If the student completes their first grading and the family agrees, the sponsor may be invited to present the belt and certificate in person. |
Digital Presentation | If the sponsor cannot attend in person, we’ll add their logo to the grading photo before sharing it online. |
Website Listing | Sponsor name or business listed on our sponsor page under the Disadvantaged Students Fund. |
Logo Placement on Website | Sponsor logo displayed as a separate visual block alongside their listing for enhanced visibility. |
Legacy Impact | Sponsors help build a community legacy of inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity — and we ensure their contribution is celebrated. |
💬 Why Sponsor?
• Support SEN & Home-Ed families and students in need
• Champion inclusive coaching and safe sport
• Empower local communities with structure and hope
• Back a club led by a 5× World Champion with elite safeguarding credentials
• Build a legacy of uplift and visibility
📩 Ready to Empower?
We accept a limited number of bursary contributions each month to ensure:
• Funds are matched to genuine need
• Sponsors receive meaningful visibility
• No surplus sits idle — every contribution drives impact
To fund a bursary or ask questions, contact:
Adam Parker
Founder & Chief Instructor
Athlete Sponsor Fund - Coming Soon
3. Athlete Sponsor Fund:
Supports competition entry, travel, and gear for students representing Empower Martial Arts at events.
This fund helps young athletes step onto the competitive stage with confidence, pride, and the backing of a sponsor who believes in their journey.
Sponsor an Athlete = Fuel a Dream.
Grassroots Sponsor Fund - Coming Soon
4. Grassroots Sponsor Fund:
Helps us reach more families and grow participation in grassroots martial arts — through local outreach, community marketing, and inclusive visibility campaigns.
This fund also supports the ongoing training and qualifications of our instructors, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, inclusive education to every student we serve.
Sponsor Grassroots = Grow the Movement.
Qualifications currently enrolled in/on the list to do:
BMABA: SENCO Qualification (in progress)
BMABA: Regulation Ready *Silver* (in progress)
BMABA: Concussion/Head Injury Management Qualification
BMABA: Knife Crime & Serious Youth Violence Qualification
BMABA: Trauma-Informed Coaching Qualification
BMABA: Risk Management Qualification
