Access to Training. Building Confidence for Life

Empowering Kids Through Jiu-Jitsu

• How to listen and follow instruction in a structured class setting

• How to stay calm under pressure and make good choices when challenged

• How to use control and technique instead of aggression or strength

• How to solve problems step-by-step through positions and movement

• How to train safely with others through teamwork, boundaries, and respect

• How to improve through consistency by practicing, learning, and trying again

Our Purpose

• Strengthen the Lowcountry community by investing in youth development and helping kids build confidence, discipline, and positive habits that carry into school, home, and life

• Create long-term impact by building partnerships and support systems that connect families, mentors, and local programs around a shared goal of raising strong, healthy, resilient kids

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, household size, and available funding. LYJJF uses income guidelines based on federal poverty thresholds, generally serving families up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Applications are reviewed confidentially and respectfully, and awards may be partial or full depending on need and program capacity.

Life Skills

Building confidence, respect, and resilience, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives children a structured environment to develop discipline, self-control, and perseverance while learning healthy physical habits. Through consistent coaching and positive mentorship, students learn how to handle challenges, manage emotions, work with others, and grow through effort over time, lessons that carry beyond the mat into school, home, and everyday life.