Creating A Lasting Legacy

08/25/2025

Marine veteran Laking Harris launched Creating a Lasting Legacy in Texarkana, Texas, a youth self-defense program empowering kids with confidence and anti-bullying skills. With our Entrepreneurship Team's help, Laking refined his business plan, pricing, and marketing.

08/14/2025

TEXARKANA -- A Marine Corps veteran is on a new mission to help children learn how to protect themselves, learn emotional regulation and build confidence at the same time.

08/10/2025

Exciting news!
I’m honored to be featured by Communities Unlimited for my work with Creating a Lasting Legacy LLC, teaching self-defense and confidence-building to youth in Texarkana.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported this journey so far — we’re just getting started! 💪

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Marine veteran Laking Harris launched Creating a Lasting Legacy in Texarkana, Texas, a youth self-defense program empowering kids with confidence and anti-bullying skills. With our Entrepreneurship Team's help, Laking refined his business plan, pricing, and marketing.

11/03/2024

I had a highly enjoyable experience with several teenagers from The Sword and Shield Organization! I eagerly anticipate our next gathering. The Sword and Shield Organization

08/17/2024

08/17/2024

Last summer session of Self Defense with Laking Jeremiah Harris of Creating A Lasting Legacy. The members have enjoyed these classes so much. We can’t say Thank you enough!

07/17/2024

Thank you We Are Washington for having us come out and teach your little warriors. It is always a lot of fun and a pleasure. Can't wait till next time

07/05/2024

Thank you We Are Washington for having us and Laking Jeremiah Harris teach the class. It is always a pleasure working with the wonderful kids at the Washington Center. We enjoy comings out every week to teach.

07/05/2024

It is an amazing feeling to be at such an historic place like the The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Texarkana and be able to teach these young kids different self defense techniques. I fully enjoy the staff and kids and will continue to do classes with them. Again thank you for having us and see you next week.

02/29/2024

Whitni York Allen thank you for the opportunity for us to come out and teach All Abilities! We are looking forward to the next one.

TEXARKANA, Ark. – All Abilities, Fitness for All in Texarkana is a fitness program for people with various physical or mental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, multiple