We Defy Foundation
Jiu-Jitsu scholarships for combat veterans
Who it serves: Combat veterans with military-connected disabilities
We Defy Foundation is a nonprofit that provides combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long-term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their scholarship program covers training at an approved academy, so an accepted veteran can train without paying tuition out of pocket.
What they do
- Athlete scholarships that fund Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for approved combat veterans.
- A nationwide network of approved training facilities, searchable on their site, so scholarship recipients can find a gym near them.
- Community, mentorship, and events built around veterans training together on the mats.
- Fundraising and ambassador programs for people who want to support the mission rather than receive a scholarship.
How a veteran gets started
- 1. Read the eligibility requirementsTheir site explains who qualifies as a combat veteran with a military-connected disability and what documentation the application asks for.
- 2. Apply during an open windowApplications open on a published schedule and can fill within hours because funding is limited. Check their site for the next opening date and apply as close to that time as possible.
- 3. Find an approved training facilityUse their approved-facility map to locate a participating academy near you, including gyms across Texas.
Scholarship windows, eligibility rules, and facility lists are theirs to set and change. We do not process, influence, or track applications, and we cannot answer questions about your application status.
