Expanding Horizons Through Movement and Mindfulness
We unite communities worldwide through martial arts, dance, and wellness—creating pathways for young people to discover their strength and shape their future.
Every movement tells a story. In dojos, yoga shalas, and studios worldwide, we’re helping youth write theirs through the timeless practices of martial arts, yoga, dance, and wellness. These aren’t just physical disciplines—they’re gateways to self-discovery, confidence, and limitless potential.
Our work creates ripples that extend far beyond the practice space. As young people discover their strength on the mat and in movement, they transform their communities. As they build confidence through practice, they reshape their futures. This is the power of mindful movement—not just to change bodies, but to change lives. Through dedicated mentorship, cultural exchange, and unwavering support, we’re building a global community where every young person has the space to rise.
Our Team
Francisco Morales Bermúdez
Co-director
Dante Settle
Co-Director
Ahmed Abdulrahman
Webmaster
Fernando Sanchez
Design & Marketing
OUR PROJECTS
SAYARISUN
Synergy Rising is embarking on an extraordinary journey to create a sanctuary of strength, discipline, and self-expression for children in Peru. On newly acquired land nestled in the heart of the Peruvian landscape, we are building a martial arts school—a space where movement meets meaning, and young minds and bodies are empowered to rise.
SAZONES
A program of Synergy Rising, Sazones. The program gets in name from a Peruvian term of seasoning or adding flavor. It’s also a play on words on sessions. Sazones are wellness & arts events organized throughout Peru to bring awareness and financial support to youth empowerment programs that the Synergy Rising Ngo leads in Peru and Kenya. To date we have led three events in the slums of Peru and hosted Victor Onyango, Director of Inuka, who traveled from Kenya to Peru last year for the inauguration. At the moment we are fundraising to bring 5 youth and esteemed dance instructor and community organizer Jordy Chafloque CEO of Ventanilla es Todo to NYC for a cultural exchange through dance in collaboration with Violeta Galagarza of Keep Rising to the Top, Inc.