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NLT Facts

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The National Leadership Team Was Created By Mr. Gary Engels, A Martial Arts Instructor and Martial Arts School Owner In Woodruff, WI.
 

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The 'Project Based Leadership Training' Idea Was Created Through The Ultimate Black Belt Test By Team Coach and 6th Dan Master Instructor Tom Callos.
 

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The Philosophy and Concepts Of The NLT Follow Closely With The Ideas and Training Provided By The New Way Network - A Martial Arts Association.
 

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We Have A Goal To Complete and Record 5000+ Community Based Projects Through Project Based Leadership Training Effectively Creating The Largest Project Portfolio In Existence.
 

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Our Program Is Designed To Work Effectively With Public and Private Schools To Assist Children In Learning REAL Leadership Through Taking ACTION.
 

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Our Program Is Also Designed To Be A Ready Made System For Adults To Dive In and Become Role Models and Active, Participative Citizens In Their Communities While Helping Their Families Grow Together.
 

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The NLT Is Based Off The Mental and Spiritual Knowledge and Training From Various Martial Arts Styles. The Ideas Of Action, Discipline, Perseverance, Service, Awareness, Courage, Honor, Trust, Integrity, and Vision Are Just As Apparent In The NLT Leadership Training Program As They Are In The Dojo (Martial Arts Training Facility)
 

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The Mission Of The NLT Is To Assist Students (Children and Adults, Martial Artists and Non-Martial Artists) In Taking The Lessons Of Leadership Found On This Site and Apply Them, Through Real Action, Out In Their Communities To Learn, Through Experience, What Leadership Is Truly About.
 

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Leadership Is A Theory, It's An Idea. Until Someone Experiences Real Life Examples of Leadership In Their Life, They Are Not Learning Leadership.
 

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Both Children and Adults Need To Become The Action Hero Of Their Own Journey In Order To Truly Be Inspired To Take Action In Their Communities Through Project Based Leadership Training. This Is The Premise Of The Online Training and Results Tracking Website We Offer.
 

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There Are Many Different Methods Of Leading A Group To Success. There Are Many Different Styles and Theories On How To Lead. Each Person Develops Their Own Method Of Leadership. The NLT Gives That Person A Platform From Which To Practice Their Leadership Ability and Develop Their Own Leadership Style For A Future Of Real Life Leadership and Success.

Press Releases

(.doc) - Karate Students Defend Against a Bad Christmas
Hoping to help others and redefine the meaning of "self-defense," the members of Woodruff’s Leadership Academy Martial Arts have joined together to complete some powerful projects that have a made a dramatic difference in our community for the end of 2007. (Full Story)

(.doc) - Martial Arts Students Lead the Way With Animal Preservation
Nikki Engels, co-owner of Leadership Academy in Woodruff, WI put together a project to demonstrate leadership outside of the community. Her mission was to take something small and turn it into a large contribution to help animal preservation. One of the many leadership lessons taught at Leadership Academy is that small actions in our communities and in our world can grow into big results and make a dramatic difference. (Full Story)

(.doc) - Martial Artists Assist Families With Hospitalized Children
Through Alex’s research he discovered that the Ronald McDonald houses have a tremendous impact on families who have terminally ill children.  They provide a “home away from home” environment for families who have to travel far distances to get medical treatment.  The families and children have a chance to connect with one another and support each other through difficult and frustrating times.  They also provide the families with a private home-like room where they can rest and be close to their child. (Full Story)

(.doc) - Adreanna's Charitable Halloween Birthday Party
Adreanna Dietrich decided to have a birthday party in celebration of her turning 7.  However, she didn’t want to have an ordinary birthday party, she wanted to have a Charitable Halloween party where she donated all of her gifts to an organization called "Toys For Tots" so other children have a great christmas. (Full Story)

 

Contact Info

NLT - National Leadership Team
Leadership Academy
P.O. Box 1261
715 1st Ave
Woodruff, WI 54568

Cell: 715-892-3839
School: 715-358-3971

Contact: Mr. Gary Engels
Team Coach For The NLT

Please Send Questions,
Comments, and Testimonials To:
Gary@LeadershipStudents.com

BIO

Gary Engels
- Creator of the National Leadership Team
- Martial Arts School Owner and Head Instructor
   at Leadership Academy Martial Arts - Woodruff, WI
- Author Monthly "Leadership GOLD Report" For NAPMA - National Association Professional Martial Artists
- Completed Ultimate Black Belt Test - Team 3
- Earned 3rd Dan in September '07
- Member of The New Way Network
- Student Of Master Tom Callos - 6th Dan - TNWN
- Family Man - Wife and Child
- Dedicated To The Success Of The NLT
- Committed to Teaching Children and Adults Real Leadership Skills
 

 

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"Clara's experience with the Leadership Quest Program has been very positive. Although we can see some very positive changes in many ways, there was one incident that spoke volumes to us; we had spoken to Clara's current teacher during open house and she was telling us how much Clara participates in class and raises her hand all the time. Until she set that goal, every teacher prior had told us how quiet and reserved she was!"

- Tami Schroeder
(Clara's Mother)
Clara is a Quest Student
 


 "...Its been amazing to watch our youngest daughter transform from a shy 5 year-old to a confident 9 year old. She has experienced the satisfaction that comes with overcoming one's fears to achieve your goals.
     We have also witnessed a remarkable level of focus and determination in our older daughter. She has become goal oriented and has worked very hard for her multiple achievements...
     We are very pleased with the [NLT] Leadership Program. Not only does Mr. Engels teach the skills needed to advance in martial arts, through this website and this program, he is helping to mold our children into responsible citizens. His leadership program focuses on the development of positive character traits through lessons involving goal-setting and community service projects... The Leadership Program comes highly recommended by all members of the Raykovich family!"

- Tom and Susan Raykovich
(Nikki and Jessie's Parents)
Nikki and Jessie are both
Leadership Quest Students