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⬤ Black Belt Club · ages 13–15 · Springfield
Black Belt Club Program in Springfield
The teenage years shape the adults your child will become. Our Black Belt Club helps teens develop leadership, resilience, and practical self-defense while building the confidence and responsibility to make positive choices both now and in the future.
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Ages 13–15
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Springfield
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
Life Skills That Last Long After Class Ends
Help your teen grow into a confident, responsible young adult through consistent challenges, encouragement, and personal achievement.
Leadership That Earns Respect
Students learn to lead by example, support others, and take ownership of their actions—qualities that carry into school, work, and everyday life.
Confidence Under Pressure
Whether facing academic challenges, social situations, or new responsibilities, teens develop the confidence to stay calm and make thoughtful decisions.
Personal Responsibility
Our program encourages students to set goals, stay committed, and understand that their choices shape their future success.
Mental Resilience
Teens learn how to work through obstacles, accept challenges, and keep moving forward even when progress takes time.
Practical Self-Defense for Real Life
Students develop practical self-defense skills while building greater awareness, confidence, and the ability to respond responsibly in everyday situations.
Preparation for Adulthood
The habits developed in class—discipline, perseverance, accountability, and respect—provide a strong foundation for success in high school, college, careers, and beyond.
Is This Program Right for You?
Is the Black Belt Club
Program
Right for Your Child?
Our Black Belt Club Program at Eastgate Kenpo Karate is for teens ages 13-15 from Springfield area who are ready to grow.
✅ Teens ages 13–15 who want to grow in confidence and independence
✅ Students preparing for greater responsibility at school and in life
✅ Teens looking to develop practical self-defense in a positive environment
✅ Young leaders who want to build discipline, resilience, and accountability
✅ Parents who want their teen surrounded by strong mentors and positive role models
✅ Families looking for a program that develops character as much as physical skills
13-15
AGE RANGE
94%
REPORT IMPROVED FOCUS
★★★★★
Real Review Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"My daughter had her first class last week and she absolutely loves it here. She is very excited for her next class with Frank Pollara. Frank is a master in his field and a master with the children."
Michael M.
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Eastgate Kenpo Karate — serving Springfield area families.
What is a beginner's expectation?
When you start training at Eastgate Kenpo, you can expect a place that feels welcoming, challenging and actually fun. You'll learn real self-defense skills step by step as you build confidence.
Effective Martial Arts
Students learn real skills, develop real discipline, and grow through a program discipline, and grow through a program designed for their age and goals.
Fun Fitness
Its all about moving, laughing, and leveling up. Fitness that feels more like play than work. Get stronger, fun, repeat!
Unleashing the power of the Martial arts for 21st century teenagers.
In today's fast-paced world, teens face numerous challenges such as lack of focus, self-esteem issues, and bullying. Martial arts can provide a solution by equipping teens with the necessary tools to overcome these problem
Stress Reduction
Our anti-bullying curriculum is woven through every kids class. Students learn the STAR method, verbal de-escalation, and physical confidence. Many parents across Springfield, Oregon have told us that this was the turning point for their bullied child.
No Experience Needed · No Long-Term Commitment
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Personal attention from our instructors, and a real taste of what we can do for you or your child.
Eastgate Kenpo Karate · 4404 Main St · Springfield, OR 97478
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Root-cause healing that restores the body through nervous system regulation, detox pathways, and metabolism. Not symptom-chasing. Not another bandaid.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kourtney
Three pillars of real,
lasting results
Energy & Fatigue Recovery
Nervous system and detox support that addresses why your body is stuck in survival mode — not just masking exhaustion with caffeine and supplements.
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Metabolism & Weight Loss Resistance
If you're eating right and exercising but nothing moves, there's a deeper reason. We find it — and fix it — using functional labs and a personalized protocol.
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Hormone Balance
Hormone issues are signals of something deeper — drainage, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic burden. I help you address the root, not just the numbers.
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MY APPROACH
Why clients get results when
nothing else worked
I combine 20+ years as a pharmacist with a root-cause, whole-body approach — bridging conventional medicine with the deeper healing most practitioners never address.
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Regulate before you detox
Nervous system and drainage are the non-negotiable foundation. Skip this step and nothing else sticks.
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Healing is low and slow
Real detox doesn't happen overnight. Sustainable results come from doing it right — at the pace your body can actually handle.
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Symptoms are signals, not diagnoses
Hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue — your body is communicating. We listen, then address what they're pointing to.
"I get it, because I've been there — and I know exactly where conventional medicine stops and real healing begins."
● Pharmacist-level fluency in your labs, medications, and diagnostics
● Functional medicine lens that asks why , not just what
● Whole-body protocols — nervous system, detox, and metabolism together
● 1:1 consultations using the Root Cause Method, not cookie-cutter plans
● Internationally accredited certification teaching practitioners the same method
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