Master Jody Harlow

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CEO Chief Instructor KICKCO Martial Arts

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Join date: Jul 22, 2025

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Master Jody Harlow is the CEO and Chief Instructor of KICKCO Martial Arts, bringing more than 40 years of martial arts training, leadership, and service into every aspect of his work. As a Martial Arts Master, he is committed to developing athletes not only in technical skill, but also in confidence, discipline, character, and leadership.

A retired U.S. Army Chaplain and Major, Master Jody served for 20 years in the military, including nine deployments. His military career included service as a Paratrooper and Air Assault-qualified Soldier, and his decorations include two Bronze Star Medals, three Meritorious Service Medals, and the Combat Action Badge.

Beyond the military and martial arts, Master Jody has also served as a pastor, bringing a strong foundation of service, compassion, mentorship, and community leadership to his work with families and students. He is also a father and entrepreneur who understands the importance of perseverance, responsibility, and building a meaningful legacy.

Through KICKCO Martial Arts, Master Jody combines decades of experience in martial arts, military leadership, ministry, parenting, and business to help students and families grow stronger on and off the mat. His mission is simple: develop capable martial artists, strong leaders, resilient families, and people of character who make a positive impact in their communities.

Posts (8)

Sep 21, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Respect Starts with a Bow: A Korean Tradition That Builds Character for Life

How KICKCO Martial Arts carries on the traditions of TaeKwonDo while developing respectful, confident, and responsible athletes. At KICK Colorado Martial Arts, one of the first things you'll notice when entering our DoJang is something simple but meaningful: our athletes bow. They bow when entering the training floor. They bow to the flags, their coaches, and one another. For new families, it might seem like a small formality. But behind that simple gesture lies a rich cultural tradition and...

Sep 21, 2026 ∙ 1 min

What if this could be your BEST School Year Ever?

Not because every test will be easy, every assignment will be fun, or every morning will start without someone looking for a missing shoe. A great school year is built on the habits students develop when things are not easy. At KICK Colorado Martial Arts, we help athletes build confidence to raise their hand, focus when distractions are everywhere, maintain a positive attitude when things don’t go their way, and stay accountable to the goals they set. We also want our athletes to develop...

Sep 21, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Grit vs. Quit: Building Perseverance in Life

At KICK Colorado Martial Arts, we’re building more than strong martial artists—we’re building strong, resilient people. Our athletes learn how to set meaningful goals, stay accountable to the work, push through setbacks, and keep moving forward when life gets difficult. Just as important, they train alongside coaches and mentors who genuinely care about their growth, character, confidence, and success. Martial arts gives athletes a place to practice perseverance in real time—to struggle,...