The Origin Institute

At Origin Institute, we’re on a mission to preserve and share the timeless wisdom of Qìgōng (氣功) and True Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, fostering health, vitality, and spiritual growth for all. Led by Master Roberto Baptista, a 37-year disciple of the Northern Shaolin lineage and year 2000 inductee into the USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation’s International Hall of Fame, our non-profit Private Ministerial Association is building a global “digital monastery.” David Drimmel, our Founding Director, brings eight years of study under Master Roberto and a passion for holistic health to lead operations, digitalizing our teachings for worldwide access. Based at Kung Fu Connection in Coral Springs, Florida, our non-profit is on a mission with a cause that spans the world. Qith free courses and transformative practices, we can make a big impact!  We’re launching a fundraising campaign to raise $15,000 to establish Origin Institute as a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit and expand our reach.  Your donations will cover:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$5,000: Legal fees to secure our non-profit status, ensuring compliance and donor benefits.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$7,000: David’s relocation and living expenses to focus on launching our digital platform, including course development and backend systems.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$2,000: Software, web development, and graphics for our website and app launch.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$1,000: A professional video shoot to create high-quality course content.</li></ul>To thank you, we’re hosting an exciting raffle with wellness and martial arts prizes—but we’ll only draw winners if we meet the funding goals below. If a goal isn’t reached, your donations will still fuel our mission, though no raffle will occur for that tier. Every $10 donation equals one raffle ticket—the more you give, the more chances to win! Raffle Prize Tiers (Items Raffled Individually) <ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$500 Raised: 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 1 1-on-1 Remote or In Person Private Qigong Lesson ($80 value). </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$1,500 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">UMH Live Portable Structured Water Device</a> w/ travel kit ($1,088 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value, includes Live Q&A and feedback forum). </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$2,500 Raised: All above + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($75 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value)  </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$5,000 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-alpha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">UMH Alpha Structured Water Device</a> ($1,299 value) + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$7,500 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">UMH Live Portable Structured Water Device</a> w/ travel kit ($1,088 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 2 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($100 value) + 2 Branded 22 Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($35 value). </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$10,000 Raised: All above + 1 Teacher Training Program ($2,500 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 2 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($100 value) + 2 Branded 22 Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($35 value). </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">$15,000 Raised (Stretch Goal): All above + 1 Teacher Training Program ($2,500 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 3 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($150 value) + 3 Branded Eco-Friendly Water Bottle ($30 value) </li></ul>Why Support Us? Your generosity will launch Origin Institute as a beacon of Qìgōng (氣功) and martial arts, funding free courses, teacher training, and our vision for a global training center inspired by Shaolin and Zen traditions. Every dollar helps us empower communities with practices that have transformed lives for over 1,500 years. Join us to make a lasting impact and enter our raffle for a chance to win wellness and martial arts treasures! How to Participate<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Donate $10 or more to receive 1 raffle ticket per $10.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Track our progress on Zeffy to see which prize tiers we unlock.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">If we hit $15,000, we’ll raffle all prizes, giving you multiple chances to win!</li></ul>Thank you for joining Master Roberto, David, and the Kung Fu Connection team to cultivate harmony worldwide. Let’s preserve this legacy together!

At Origin Institute, we’re on a mission to preserve and share the timeless wisdom of Qìgōng (氣功) and True Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, fostering health, vitality, and spiritual growth for all. Led by Master Roberto Baptista, a 37-year disciple of the Northern Shaolin lineage and year 2000 inductee into the USA Wushu Kung Fu Federation’s International Hall of Fame, our non-profit Private Ministerial Association is building a global “digital monastery.” David Drimmel, our Founding Director, brings eight years of study under Master Roberto and a passion for holistic health to lead operations, digitalizing our teachings for worldwide access. Based at Kung Fu Connection in Coral Springs, Florida, our non-profit is on a mission with a cause that spans the world. Qith free courses and transformative practices, we can make a big impact!  We’re launching a fundraising campaign to raise $15,000 to establish Origin Institute as a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit and expand our reach.  Your donations will cover:<ul><li>$5,000: Legal fees to secure our non-profit status, ensuring compliance and donor benefits.</li><li>$7,000: David’s relocation and living expenses to focus on launching our digital platform, including course development and backend systems.</li><li>$2,000: Software, web development, and graphics for our website and app launch.</li><li>$1,000: A professional video shoot to create high-quality course content.</li></ul>To thank you, we’re hosting an exciting raffle with wellness and martial arts prizes—but we’ll only draw winners if we meet the funding goals below. If a goal isn’t reached, your donations will still fuel our mission, though no raffle will occur for that tier. Every $10 donation equals one raffle ticket—the more you give, the more chances to win! Raffle Prize Tiers (Items Raffled Individually) <ul><li>$500 Raised: 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 1 1-on-1 Remote or In Person Private Qigong Lesson ($80 value). </li><li>$1,500 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-live/" target="_blank">UMH Live Portable Structured Water Device</a> w/ travel kit ($1,088 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value, includes Live Q&amp;A and feedback forum). </li><li>$2,500 Raised: All above + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($75 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value)  </li><li>$5,000 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-alpha/" target="_blank">UMH Alpha Structured Water Device</a> ($1,299 value) + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) </li><li>$7,500 Raised: All above + 1 <a href="https://belifewater.com/product/umh-live/" target="_blank">UMH Live Portable Structured Water Device</a> w/ travel kit ($1,088 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 1 Tàijí (太極) Fan ($25 value) + 2 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($100 value) + 2 Branded 22 Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($35 value). </li><li>$10,000 Raised: All above + 1 Teacher Training Program ($2,500 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 2 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($100 value) + 2 Branded 22 Oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($35 value). </li><li>$15,000 Raised (Stretch Goal): All above + 1 Teacher Training Program ($2,500 value) + 1 1-Year Founding Membership ($499 value) + 3 Organic Cotton Origin Institute V-Neck T-Shirts ($150 value) + 3 Branded Eco-Friendly Water Bottle ($30 value) </li></ul>Why Support Us? Your generosity will launch Origin Institute as a beacon of Qìgōng (氣功) and martial arts, funding free courses, teacher training, and our vision for a global training center inspired by Shaolin and Zen traditions. Every dollar helps us empower communities with practices that have transformed lives for over 1,500 years. Join us to make a lasting impact and enter our raffle for a chance to win wellness and martial arts treasures! How to Participate<ul><li>Donate $10 or more to receive 1 raffle ticket per $10.</li><li>Track our progress on Zeffy to see which prize tiers we unlock.</li><li>If we hit $15,000, we’ll raffle all prizes, giving you multiple chances to win!</li></ul>Thank you for joining Master Roberto, David, and the Kung Fu Connection team to cultivate harmony worldwide. Let’s preserve this legacy together!

The Origin Institute

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