Gis for Growth Inc,
a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for everyone.
At Gis for Growth, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive — both on and off the mats. Our nonprofit is dedicated to sponsoring individuals, with a primary focus on youth, in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu whose families may be experiencing financial strain. Through this support, we help create equal opportunities for growth, confidence, and meaningful community connection.
Gis for Growth exists to enrich lives through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by empowering individuals to reach their full potential, on and off the mats.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a holistic approach to personal development, building physical fitness, mental resilience, discipline, confidence, and social connection. These skills extend far beyond training and positively impact everyday life.
Our primary focus is supporting youth athletes who would not otherwise have access to Jiu Jitsu due to financial barriers. Through needs-based scholarships, Gis for Growth helps provide training opportunities, uniforms (gi), and limited competition support so young athletes can grow in a structured, supportive environment.
As our mission continues to expand, Gis for Growth also offers a limited number of adult scholarships for individuals facing financial hardship who would benefit from the accountability, discipline, and community that Jiu Jitsu provides, while maintaining youth development as our highest priority.
All scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated need, commitment, and available funding, and are reviewed periodically to ensure the sustainability and integrity of the program.
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What we do
Gis for Growth provides needs-based support that helps remove financial barriers to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, with a primary focus on youth athletes.
For children, Jiu Jitsu serves as a powerful tool for growth: developing physical fitness, mental resilience, discipline, confidence, and social skills that extend well beyond the mats.
Through our scholarship program, Gis for Growth supports eligible youth with access to training, uniforms (gi), and limited competition assistance based on demonstrated need, commitment, and available funding.
As resources allow, we also offer a limited number of scholarships to adult athletes experiencing financial hardship who would benefit from the structure, accountability, and community that Jiu Jitsu provides, while maintaining youth development as our top priority.
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