Defense Training Institute Est. 1998
A Combatives Training Academy
2116 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, Il. 60506
”Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”~ Saint Francis
Through the generosity of all our sponsors, friends and family and most especially the hard work of our Warrior Kids, DTI has donated over $41,300 to various charities.
Teaching our children the meaning of giving, helping and being there for others is the highest level of being a true warrior.
Lets help our Warrior Kids in their efforts to help others!!! -Master P.
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KICKATHON 2024
We're Back!
After so many delays and cancelations due to COVID scare, we are finally back! Kickathon 2024 will be taking place in September. DTI is partnering with Business to Barrio to provide clean water for children in Nicaragua.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the poorest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
Pre-COVID unemployment in the barrios was over 50%; post-COVID unemployment is closer to 80%.
Many rural Nicaraguans walk 2 miles for clean drinking water!
We take so much for granted in our fast passed, convenient based lifestyle that we often forget how much we could do to help those that don't have the same advantages. Here's your chance!
KICKING FOR KIDS
Become an event sponsor or sponsor one of our young warriors and help them raise money for the kids in Nicaragua.
How does it work? Each one of our kids will be given an allotted amount of time, depending on their age, to kick a bag within that timeframe. You, as the sponsor, can pay the child anywhere between 5 cents and $1 per kick.
The total kicks will be your donation.
SPONSORS
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CONTRIBUTORS
6th Annual Kickathon
Kicking for Kids 2019​
On Saturday, October 19th, the Defense Training Institute hosted our 6th Annual Kickathon. This years fundraiser was for the children at St. Judes Hospital who are fighting the greatest fight of all.
The kids raised
$15,863.00!
5th Annual Kickathon
Kicking for Kids 2018
Raised $9460
for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie
Children's Hospital
4th Annual Kickathon
KICKING FOR HEROES 2017
This years Kickathon raised
$3427.39
for the
Gary Sinise Foundation.
Serving those who Defended our Freedom
3rd Annual Kickathon
KICKING FOR HEROES 2016
This years Kickathon raised $4523.49
for the families of the fallen officers of the
Dallas Police Dept.
They lost so much, thank you for giving a little back.
2nd Annual Kickathon
KICKING FOR HEROES 2015
Our Kicking for Heroes event raised $3405.00
for the
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
1st Annual Kickathon
KICKING FOR KIDS
ST. JUDES KICKATHON
This years Kickathon
raised $5650.00
for the Children at St. Judes
Amazing Job Everyone!!!
Valley Sheltered Workshop
Game Drive
