We Defy
Foundation
We Defy Foundation provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through jiu jitsu and fitness training.
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American Jiu-Jitsu Academy is proud to be an approved training facility with the We Defy Foundation. When we opened our academy, it was entirely our vision to create a community for anyone and everyone to gather, train hard, and overcome obstacles on and off the mats. Regardless of the type of person, where they come from, or where they are in life, they can find a 'home' and a mission with us. We Defy Foundation encompasses everything we hope to be, so when the opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer. We wanted to be a part of this movement right away!
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The We Defy Foundation helps disabled combat veterans begin a journey within the Jiu-Jitsu community upon life after the service. They provide one year of paid jiu-jitsu training and two training GIs to get you started! If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing this opportunity, please reach out to us!
Empowering veterans
Through
JIU JITSU
RUCK & ROLL 2025
For the 2025 We Defy Foundation Veteran's Day fundraising marathon, we hosted a successful Ruck & Roll fundraiser, raising over $2,000 for the We Defy Foundation. These funds would provide wounded combat veterans with the opportunity to train Jiu-Jitsu at no cost to them! At our academy, we believe in the transformative power of martial arts in building community, strength, and resilience and couldn't be more honored to give in such an impactful way.
