Feminist Eclectic/Five Element Martial Arts & Shifu Kore Grate: Wu Chien Pai, Iaido, Tai Chi (Minneapolis, MN)

About FEMA

FEMA Mission

«Working to empower women and girls so they may walk in peace»

FEMA logo Feminist Eclectic Martial Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls through training in the martial arts.

We welcome everyone... Our programming has grown to include classes for men and women in Taiji and Iaido, in addition to our classes just for girls (FEMA Girls), teen girls (FLY - FEMALeadership Youth) and adult women (Wu Chien Pai).

We are part of the community... Trained FEMA student-teachers have taught self-defense and empowerment courses in many arenas over the years. FEMA students participate in special martial arts demonstrations, tournaments, and fundraise to attend annual training camps.

Our Philosophy

In all our programs we promote The Warrior's Code & The Six Principles:

Love | A Warrior is skilled in body and kind in heart.

Happiness | A Warrior respects herself or himself and all living things.

Health | A Warrior believes that caring for herself or himself means caring for our world.

Freedom | A Warrior takes the responsibility for her or his own actions, and makes a superior effort effort in every situation.

Progress | A Warrior uses fighting skills honorably and only to protect self and loved ones. A Warrior never raises a fist in anger.

Peace | A true Warrior lives by this code and firmly believes that the greatest warrior is the one who stands for peace.

FEMA Board of Directors 2009

Executive Director/Head Instructor
Shifu/Sensei Kore’ Grate

Assistant Director
Shimei Naomi Munzner

Secretary/Treasurer
Shimei Christina Langsdorf

Board Members-at-Large
Shimei Annie (Turtle) Ferguson
Shimei Airn Sheahan
Sempai Aric Stewart

Parents/Student Committee
Nataya Stroud
Sue Claybrook
Kirstin Beaver

F.L.Y./FEMA Girls Committee
Fresa Sanchez
Lelah Childs
Talia Childs

2008 Highlights

2008 was a big year for FEMA Leadership Youth. In addition to becoming skillful martial artists, FLY students built remarkable character as well. Community service, fundraising, teaching, performing... they did a lot!
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2007 Highlights

2007 was a big year for FEMA Girls and FEMA Teens. In addition to becoming skillful martial artists, FEMA students built remarkable character as well. Community service, fundraising, teaching, performing... they did a lot!
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