Invitation from our founder
The refuge is not just a place, it is a state of mind! We believe you were born with a destiny in a battlefield called life! We believe all the best things in life : friends, music , concerts, video games, movies, dances, fun, food and parties should help you achieve and celebrate your dreams instead of rob you of them.
Life has 2 ingredients: Time and decisions. At age 13, after watching Bruce Lee movies, I made a decision to be a karate champion and instructor. By avoiding the risks and people that would steal my dreams, I won titles in karate, wrestling, kick boxing , fought on ESPN, got my Black Belt and have taught karate since 1981.
If you believe your life means something and you want to join others that have a destiny and purpose to become Champions of their Life – come and join us! If you would rather waste your time with drugs, getting drunk, smoking, violence or hangin with losers – I am sorry you have chosen to escape reality instead of take it on and become a champion.
We’re here for you when you get real.
Jim Hartley
Founder of Refuge, Hartleys Karate & Champions of Life Inc.
You can Join us by
Visit and enjoy events
Join Teen Knights or The Knight Club
Sponsor the Refuge
Volunteer or be an intern!
Perform
Become a Member today!
Teen Knights 6th thru 9th grade
Membership Benefits:
-Hang out with other cool teens that can have fun without drugs or alcohol
-Have YOUR party at the refuge!
(birthday, team event, youth groups)
-first 2 visits free with your student ID, then for a small monthly membership
- come party all you want!
Membership Requirements:
-Middle school or Jr high student with ID.
Silver Membership: 12.95 a month
Includes: Free Entry to all knight club events (that you are age appropriate for)
One guest pass per month
Early Entry to any event – access to be on street teams and event planning meetings!
Gold Membership: 19.95 a month
All silver benefits plus:
Free entry to Refuge events and concerts (special events excluded)
Gold Card members are like a country club membership can have extra credit charged to the card by parents, yours or sponsors credit card).. good for food and any items we sell!

Refuge Member Card 9th grade& up
Refuge Members Only Card
Available in Silver 12.95 (all events) and Gold 19.95 (bring a friend free every time!)
Benefits Include
No cover to Refuge Concerts or events
Admission to members only events
Discounts on special events and classes
Be on Refuge team and help plan events!

Questions contact us members@refugekc.com or call Brian 913-271-1212
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