Marvis Cofield, the founder and CEO of Alkebu-lan Village ALKEBU-LAN VILLAGE HISTORY Founded as the Alkebu-lan Martial Arts Federation in 1978, the original purpose of the organization was to provide affordable martial arts training in the Afrikan American youth.  The organization has trained over 250,000 individuals in the martial arts since its inception. Marvis Cofield, the founder and CEO of Alkebu-lan Village has been a martial artist for over 35 years and is a 7th degree Black Belt.  As an instructor, he has introduced thousands of students to the martial arts and has trained and promoted over 60 students to the rank of Black Belt.  As an educator and the CEO of Alkebu-lan Village, Mr. Cofield has recognized and skillfully used the martial arts as a tool for youth development. Over the years the organization has expanded to include youth and adult sports and fitness, leadership training, visual and performing arts, homework assistance and tutoring, youth entrepreneurship training and community service. In November 2000 the organization launched its new identity as Alkebu-lan Village to reflect this growth and program expansion.  Alkebu-lan Village currently provides educational, cultural and recreational programs to over 1,000 Detroit youth and their families each year through on-site and outreach programs.   “Afrikan-centered education is the thread that ties all people together” Building healthy minds, bodies and communities... One brick, one building, one block at a time FUNDERS Academy For The Arts (City of Detroit) Detroit Health and Wellness / Prevention Detroit Public Schools D.P.S. Strengthening Families N.O.F. (City of Detroit) S.E.S. (No Child Left Behind) Skillman Foundation United Way Wayne County P.A.S. Wayne County (Ujamaa) Wayne County Y.A.P. / (1/10th MIL) FOR INFORMATION CALL (313) 921-1616 Your Donations are welcome