Partnership of Women Martial Artists

05/19/2026

Sharing from one of our sponsors. This scholarship in memory of GM Toby Cooling is open to martial artists of ALL styles. If you know of someone who is going off to college, and they train, please share!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EJN3WfbwY/

Attention all martial arts students who are high school seniors! Scholarship money may be available to you! Follow the link below. DEADLINE FOR FALL SEMESTER APPLICATION IS JUNE 1!
https://oimartialarts.com/scholarships/

05/14/2026

The symposium was an incredible success, and many attendees are already planning to make the journey to Reno for the 2027 event.

05/13/2026

The energy in Burlington left a lasting impression, and the momentum is building rapidly. The year 2027 is approaching quickly, and Reno will be the next stop.

05/11/2026

Last week's 2026 POWMA Women Symposium Friday Session was an unforgettable experience, especially with Helen Cawley's insightful presentation on Fundamental Joint Locks of Okinawan Kenpo.

05/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Whistlekick Martial Arts for the opportunity to share our passion and continue our mission of uplifting and empowering women in the martial arts community.
We are grateful to be part of a community that values encouragement, growth, respect, and the positive impact martial arts can have on people’s lives. Thank you for providing a platform where voices, experiences, and knowledge can be shared to inspire others.

She didn't just earn her black belt — she's building a movement.🥋

Episode 1125 of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio brings together 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗼-𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘀 (both directors of the Partnership of Women Martial Artists), and 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 — who's hosting this year's annual seminar in Burlington, VT.

Together, they dig into what it really means to be a woman in martial arts today: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

If you train, teach, or support women in the martial arts, this one's for you.

Listen now: https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/blog/1125-empowering-women-through-martial-arts

05/04/2026

What an incredible weekend! We were treated to outstanding teachers from diverse backgrounds and styles, covering a wide range of topics. It was an absolute blast! A huge thank you to our amazing presenters and the wonderful group of women who came together, formed new friendships, and made the event truly special. More photos are coming soon!

What a weekend! Outstanding teachers presenting from many different backgrounds and styles. They covered many different topics! We had a blast!
Many thanks to them and the fabulous group of women who came together and made friends in the process! More photos to come!

05/04/2026

What a weekend! Outstanding teachers presenting from many different backgrounds and styles. They covered many different topics! We had a blast!
Many thanks to them and the fabulous group of women who came together and made friends in the process! More photos to come!

04/30/2026

This weekend, we're excited to launch our 7th annual Women's Martial Arts Symposium in Burlington, VT, empowering women and inspiring positive change through martial arts.

04/30/2026

Reposting the topics being covered this weekend.

04/21/2026

Instructor spotlight ✨

2026 POWMA Women’s Martial Arts Symposium
2 weeks away—ladies, it’s not too late!