EPIC seeks to provide opportunities and programs to build self-esteem, teach safe and healthy life choices and to address social determinants of health for our most at-risk youth in vulnerable Communities.
Welcome to the EPIC Youth Initiative
Providing Health and Safety Programs as a Shield for at-risk Youth
Vision Statement
Mission Statement (Championing the Cause)
- EPIC Initiatives engages the Community
- EPIC Initiatives addresses at-risk Youth
- We Solve Problems
Monthly calendar
IKANDO MARTIAL ARTS
GALLATIN SHALOM ZONE: 600 Small Street, Gallatin TN Monday: 415pm to 5pm Youth Class Monday: 5pm to 6pm Young Adult Class Thursday: 415pm to 545pm Mixed Youth Class
Self-Defense Saturdays
Location: Rivergate Nutrition Club Address: 1. Be Your Own Bodyguard: 4 Week Course for Women Only (4 Saturdays) 2. Open Classes: Saturdays 12 Noon to 1pm (for any Kids 5 to 17 yrs old)
MARTIAL ART MONDAYS
Location: Rivergate Nutrition Club Address: Open Classes for mental health improvement: kids; youth; families; Veterans invited for free classes
Youth and Young Adult Services
MENTORSHIP
Positive Mentorship provides children and young adults with access to our Mentorship App; an actual Mentor Call Line; Virtual visits; College and Career assistance; Resume writing; Weekly Videos and Positive Mentorship Book.
MARTIAL ARTS 'SELF DEFENSE, NOT FIGHTING'
IKANDO is a positive and community-based Martial Arts Program for kids 5-18 years old that have NEVER taken martial arts before. Youth will not only learn self defense and anti-bullying, but how to be a better and more focused person in life.
EPIC THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Youth College assistance to our Scholarship Sharing Resources; Students who plan to work in Communities; Non-Profit Organizations; Overseas Missions; helping at-risk Youth can get a FREE College Degree through our University. Also College Credits for Volunteering in our Community Events.
Services
CONSULTING
We give 100% of all funds directly to our Youth Initiatives. Contact Us if you need: 1. Active Shooter Training 2. Anti-Gang Training 3. Anti-Bully Training
I Can University
Monthly Events on our Calendar Includes: (Contact Us for more Info) 1. Self-Defense Saturdays: For Women and Young Girls 2. Martial Arts Mondays: Open Lessons for youth and adults and Families 3. Be Your Own Bodyguard Seminars: A 4-week program for self-defense
CHOCOLITY CHIPS
Chocolity Chips is our Mascot for positive Mental Health in our Youth Communities. We help at-risk youth to overcome depression; self-doubt; autism issues with other youth; attention disorders; discipline problems; so they can be better persons. 1. Chocolity Chips can come to Birthday Parties 2. Chocolity Chips does Community Events 3. Chocolity Chips does sick child visits (provides a gift box) 4. Chocolity Chips books and bicycle helmets
Your donation supports
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Business and Corporate Tiers
$1000= Full Year with all gear for 1 Student
$5000= Full Year with all gear for 6 Students
$10000= Fully Year with all gear 13 Students
Individual Tiers
$100= 1 Uniform for 4 Students
$500= Yearly fees for 1 Student
$1000= Full Year with all gear for 1 Student
Donations are tax-deductible
$1000= Full Year with all gear for 1 Student
$5000= Full Year with all gear for 6 Students
$10000= Fully Year with all gear 13 Students
Individual Tiers
$100= 1 Uniform for 4 Students
$500= Yearly fees for 1 Student
$1000= Full Year with all gear for 1 Student
Donations are tax-deductible
$ 1000
LOOK AT YOUR HORIZON
GREAT THINGS ARE COMING AHEAD! You could get an Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree If you are serving your Community or Non-profit, ask Us about EPIC THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (A Free-sponsored College Degree Program) EMAIL Dr. Talley below for more information
September 2022 Class Update
September 2022 Events
don't let your child choose the wrong family
Watch Our Anti-Gang Film Trailer "ChoosingThe Wrong Family"
At-risk children are those who battle mental health; those who are or feel abandoned; those who live in poverty; those who have no guidance and are drifting; those exposed to drugs or gang lifestyles; those who are already convicted of crimes; those already in a System due to circumstances.
We can no longer afford to let circumstances have our at-risk Youth.
Join Us in getting the word out that "We cannot let Our Children Choose the Wrong Family".
How You can help Us now:
Donate today to help Us put an at-risk Youth in our Sports Programs and positive Mentorship.
OR
Schedule our film and books on "How gangs use our children" for your School; Organization; or Church.
Email or Call Us:
Email: Mtalley@epic-youth-initiative.org
Email: Safevisions@gmail.com
Phone: 804-908-6126
At-risk children are those who battle mental health; those who are or feel abandoned; those who live in poverty; those who have no guidance and are drifting; those exposed to drugs or gang lifestyles; those who are already convicted of crimes; those already in a System due to circumstances.
We can no longer afford to let circumstances have our at-risk Youth.
Join Us in getting the word out that "We cannot let Our Children Choose the Wrong Family".
How You can help Us now:
Donate today to help Us put an at-risk Youth in our Sports Programs and positive Mentorship.
OR
Schedule our film and books on "How gangs use our children" for your School; Organization; or Church.
Email or Call Us:
Email: Mtalley@epic-youth-initiative.org
Email: Safevisions@gmail.com
Phone: 804-908-6126
2022 'Off da hook' student pictures
IKANDO Martial Arts (Self-Development not just self defense)
IKANDO (pronounced 'I Can Do') is a specially designed Christian Martial Arts Program for kids who have no experience in a martial art; as part of our 'Take 20' minutes to exercise daily obesity reduction Aim; and to teach and promote 5 levels of self-esteem and participation in Community.
The 5 levels of IKANDO are:
Introduction level- no belt
Level 1 Courtesy- White belt
Level 2 Confidence- Yellow belt
Level 3 Courage- Green belt
Level 4 Candor (honesty)- Red belt
Level 5 Community- Black belt
*Top students will receive special recognition and the ability to become a junior instructor
Every student will be required to read "I Can" and "Dreams", booklets on making Good Friends; Good Grades; Good Choices and setting paths for achieving their dreams in life.
Every student will be required to learn each level of IKANDO to test for the next belt level and to complete an Essay with testing, to include forms; board breaking; and sparring
Every student will perform 1 'pay it forward' good deed or Community Event
Every student will be required to show good sportsmanship and attendance
Every student will be required to be a good student in School
Gallatin TN Site: Shalom Zone (Old Union High School): Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3pm-4pm and 4pm to 5pm
The 5 levels of IKANDO are:
Introduction level- no belt
Level 1 Courtesy- White belt
Level 2 Confidence- Yellow belt
Level 3 Courage- Green belt
Level 4 Candor (honesty)- Red belt
Level 5 Community- Black belt
*Top students will receive special recognition and the ability to become a junior instructor
Every student will be required to read "I Can" and "Dreams", booklets on making Good Friends; Good Grades; Good Choices and setting paths for achieving their dreams in life.
Every student will be required to learn each level of IKANDO to test for the next belt level and to complete an Essay with testing, to include forms; board breaking; and sparring
Every student will perform 1 'pay it forward' good deed or Community Event
Every student will be required to show good sportsmanship and attendance
Every student will be required to be a good student in School
Gallatin TN Site: Shalom Zone (Old Union High School): Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3pm-4pm and 4pm to 5pm
About Michael
Michael grew up in public housing in and around Nashville Tennessee in some of the worst conditions. He grew up around drug dealing, gang influences and other crimes. At 6 years old, he witnessed a shooting and murder outside his bedroom window and covered his cousins, while bullets ripped through his room windows. He went on to help organize baseball and basketball games with other kids in his neighborhood to keep out of trouble. Most of Michael's friends died from drug and gang activity before reaching 18 years old and this set Michael on his course to help other kids in the future.
Michael spent over 15 years in the US Army in various assignments around the World. He served during 2 conflicts and 2 wars and reached his highest rank/ position as a field First Sergeant. He has been awarded over 48 awards and decorations, including foreign service awards from Germany and Korea.
As a law enforcement officer, Michael served in positions as a beat officer, Special firearms and drug enforcement officer, Undercover narcotics officer, Violent Offender apprehension and drug eradication Unit Supervisor, Executive Protection (Secret Service Detail) Detective, Sergeant and Community Office Supervisor to the Chief of Police. Michael was awarded over 26 awards and decorations, including the elite Police Medal for bravery. Michael also assisted the Virginia State Attorney General by supervising a 2 week summer camp for over 200 children from public housing for 4 years.
Michael's accomplishments also includes a role in the movie, 'Choosing the Wrong Family, Virginia Fights Back', Author of the books, '7 Principles of Walking Together', and '72 Hours or Less, How Gangs Influence Our Children'. Michael has written several courses including, How to be Your Own Bodyguard; Active Shooter Training Course; Deescalation Techniques in the Workplace; and the 'I Can' Principles for Kids Success Program.
Michael's hobbies include Martial arts (Black belt IKANDO 4th Dan, TaeKwondo 7th Level belt and Defensive Tactics Certification), golf, travelling, writing, research and mentoring.
Michael is Founder and CEO of EPIC Youth Ministries and Creator of Chocolity Chips.
Michael spent over 15 years in the US Army in various assignments around the World. He served during 2 conflicts and 2 wars and reached his highest rank/ position as a field First Sergeant. He has been awarded over 48 awards and decorations, including foreign service awards from Germany and Korea.
As a law enforcement officer, Michael served in positions as a beat officer, Special firearms and drug enforcement officer, Undercover narcotics officer, Violent Offender apprehension and drug eradication Unit Supervisor, Executive Protection (Secret Service Detail) Detective, Sergeant and Community Office Supervisor to the Chief of Police. Michael was awarded over 26 awards and decorations, including the elite Police Medal for bravery. Michael also assisted the Virginia State Attorney General by supervising a 2 week summer camp for over 200 children from public housing for 4 years.
Michael's accomplishments also includes a role in the movie, 'Choosing the Wrong Family, Virginia Fights Back', Author of the books, '7 Principles of Walking Together', and '72 Hours or Less, How Gangs Influence Our Children'. Michael has written several courses including, How to be Your Own Bodyguard; Active Shooter Training Course; Deescalation Techniques in the Workplace; and the 'I Can' Principles for Kids Success Program.
Michael's hobbies include Martial arts (Black belt IKANDO 4th Dan, TaeKwondo 7th Level belt and Defensive Tactics Certification), golf, travelling, writing, research and mentoring.
Michael is Founder and CEO of EPIC Youth Ministries and Creator of Chocolity Chips.
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Chocolity Chips is always out and about addressing Mental Health and bringing joy to kids and youth!
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Do it Now and enter on Instagram to win a Birthday Party visit or Instant Prize!
Contact Us!
- 600 Small Street, Box 6, Gallatin, TN, USA
- 804-908-6126
- Mtalley@epic-youth-initiative.org
- Make checks/ money orders payable to EPIC or Dr. Michael Talley-CC Cash APP Payments to: $theWarrior2780
