About the School

Winners for Life Mooresville

A proud member of ATA International

We are Timothy and Julie Bowen and we are the owners of Winners for Life Mooresville. We want to show this wonderful community how our martial arts program can positively transform individuals and families.  Whether you are looking for bully prevention or self-defense, physical fitness, or to help your child learn more about discipline and confidence, we genuinely believe that you will find the results you are looking for at our school.  Our mission is to help create a community of disciplined, confident, and respectful leaders. Winners for Life Mooresville is committed to being the safest and most professional martial arts school in Mooresville. We maintain our fully certified status through regular background checks and continuous training. Winners for Life has been in the Mooresville area for over 10 years. Our unique approach of blending life skills into martial arts, plus our community involvement has us standing proud as the best martial arts studio in Mooresville.

Mr. Tim Bowen began martial arts at 5 years old! He is a Certified Instructor and 5th Degree Black Belt. He is a native to the area and has worked/trained at Winners for Life since 2004. He loves to compete, holding many State Titles, one District title, and has been a Top 10 competitor for many years. He also recently received the 2024 Region 111B Regional Appreciation Award.

Mrs. Julie Bowen (Yeasted) is a Certified Instructor and 4th Degree Black Belt. Originally from Maryland, she began her martial arts journey at Winners for Life Mooresville in 2013. She is an active competitor, holding multiple titles including 31 State Champs, 12 District Champs, and 2 World Champion titles. She was also named the 2022 Region 111B Black Belt of the Year and Region 111B Judge of the Year.

In addition to Program Director, student, and competitor, Mrs. Bowen volunteers in local elementary schools, with a focus on Lake Norman Elementary in the Physical Education class for kindergarten. She also runs an afterschool martial arts program at both Pine Lake Preparatory and Lake Norman Elementary.