Some events raise money. Others raise hope. This family we call Combat Ministries, did both. It wasn’t just a fundraiser. It was a reminder of who we are, where we came from, and where God is calling us next. Every part of the evening was thoughtfully crafted. Many moments were planned. Some of the best were not. Good martial-arts fanatics that we are, we just rolled with the punches. The whole event was beautiful, imperfect, ripe with growth, both past and future. Stories were told. Tears...

A Life Transformed by Combat Ministries Some people find martial arts. Others are rescued by martial arts, when it finds them. For one longtime student, now an instructor, at Combat Ministries, this isn’t just a training facility. It’s the place that helped shape him into the man he is today. He is a father, a husband, a police officer, a leader, and part of our family. And it all started in a church basement. From Skateboarding the Streets to Protecting Them Officer Isaiah Thomas is a true...

Some journeys in life take unexpected turns yet still lead us right where we are meant to be. For one longtime martial arts instructor, that fork in the road led directly to Combat Ministries. Though Combat Ministries is just pushing past 15 years old, Tammy Sorg’s path to us started with a vision from her neighbor, almost 30 years ago. More Than Just Judo Mats Long before she ever joined Combat Ministries, Tammy Sorg had a rich history in martial arts. She started judo in Anderson, Indiana...