2011 BLUE LION NATIONALS Revised~Package

The LIONMAN Foundation (LMF) was established in 2000 to expand the ongoing work and achievement of the BLUE LION Karate Academy into the broader community and educational institutions. It is a unique community organization focusing on building ambassadors for education. LMF promotes positive youth development through mentorship programs, which provides participants with supportive adult role models and initiatives aimed at creating experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden the scope of their opportunities for the future.  LMF uses the Discipline First Program that builds upon basic principles of Karate and Martial Arts to help youth acquire the self-discipline and right attitudes that support achievement in school and in life. The program focuses on the following: Self awareness and confidence Goal setting Developing study skills Reinforcing basic math and reading skills Building camaraderie Developing techniques for dealing with bullying Learning the basics of Karate  An upcoming educational tool that has grown from LMF is The Legend of LIONMANS 7 Young American HEROES. The Martial Artist will be the Stars of a Reality Television Show that will inspire students around the world to stay focused on education. The 7 Young American HEROES will be featured as student role models that represent our diverse country.

LIONMAN Foundation Inc., (LMF) and BLUE LION Karate Academy (BLKA) was created

by Grand Master Eric O’Neal, Sr., (GMO) a native of New Orleans and a 7 Time U.S.K.A. World Karate Champion and International & Master’s Hall of Famer. He has trained over 30,000 students in Martial Arts. GMO has partnered with Disney’s Martial Arts Festival and the Masters Hall of Fame to honor and showcase the phenomenal talent of The Legend of LIONMAN ~ 7 Young American HEROES at this year tournament.

The 22nd BLUE LION NATIONALS Title Belt Championships (BLNTBC), Martial Arts Celebration for children, offers an amazing day of positive competition. The highlights of the day include the introduction and autograph signing of our Celebrity guest. There will also be explosive demonstrations and performances as well as a thrilling awards ceremony. Whether you are a participant, family member or a fan, there is something for you at the BLNTBC.

Disney’s Martial Arts Festival, June 24-26, 2011

Grand Master O’Neal Sr., and his teams are on a 20-city tour, traveling around the country on a search for the Legend of LIONMAN ~ 2011 7 Young American Heroes. Thousands of Martial Artists, between the ages of 10-17 will audition, but only seven Martial Artists from each city will be invited on June 24-26, 2011 to attend the Disney’s Martial Arts Festival for the final competition of the Legend of LIONMAN search for the 2011 7 Young American Heroes. One hundred and forty Martial Artists will compete but only seven will be chosen.

BECOMING A BLUE LION SPONSOR As a BLUE LION NATIONALS sponsor, you can play an essential role by supporting activities to inform, educate, and promote education to youth and communities. By becoming a sponsor, you will help support the participation of youth in the BLUE LION NATIONALS Title Belt Championship. With your help, BLUE LION will lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable progress in addressing youth education.

BLUE LION SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

In addition to the satisfaction that comes with sponsoring this worthy event, sponsorship also comes with other benefits.

Depending upon the level of sponsorship chosen, organizations and businesses will be presented with a variety of recognition opportunities for local and national exposure. Organization and businesses will receive the following additional benefits as a Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Table or Individual Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsorship - $10,000

• Two Full-page advertisements/flyers in tournament books • One hundred passes to the BLUE LION Tournament • Web link to sponsor website from LIONMAN Foundation website until December 4, 2010 • Opportunity for one promotional item from Sponsor to be included in participants’ registration packages • Logo on BLUE LION tournament t-shirt

Gold Sponsorship - $5,000

• One page advertisement in LIONMAN books • Fifty passes to the BLUE LION Tournament • Web link to sponsor website from LIONMAN Foundation website until December 4, 2010 • Include one promotional item in participants’ registration packages

Silver Sponsorship - $2,500 • One half-page advertisement in LIONMAN books • Twenty-five passes to the BLUE LION Tournament • Web link to sponsor website from LIONMAN Foundation website • Include one promotional item in participants’ registration packages Bronze Sponsorship - $1,000 • One quarter-page advertisement in LIONMAN books • Fifteen passes to the BLUE LION Tournament • Web link to Sponsor website from Conference website • Include one promotional item in participants’ registration packages Table Sponsorship - $500 • One quarter-page advertisement in LIONMAN books • Fifteen passes to the BLUE LION Tournament • Web link to Sponsor website from Conference website • Include one promotional item in participants’ registration packages Sponsor a Child (Individual) - $100 • Sponsor registration fees for one child to participate in tournament • Two passes to the BLUE LION Tournament

BLUE LION SPONSORSHIP FORM

How to Register as a Sponsor

1. Fax the completed form with attention to: LIONMAN Foundation, Fax Number: 504-324-3929 2. Mail the completed form and payment to: 7400 New Castle St., New Orleans, LA 70126 (Payable to LIONMAN Foundation, Inc.) Sponsor Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ___________ State: ___________ Postal Code: __________ Contact Name: __________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ Fax: _____________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________ Sponsorship Package amount: $ _________ Level: ____________ Authorization Name (please print): ___________________________ Authorization Signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________