We Defy Scholarship in Middletown, OH

We Defy Foundation Scholarship

We are proud to partner with the We Defy Foundation to offer a twelve-month Jiu Jitsu training scholarship to eligible combat veterans. Sign up through the We Defy Foundation directly using the application link below.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships are intended for those new to Jiu Jitsu. This is defined as having not trained in Jiu Jitsu, or being a white belt in Jiu Jitsu with less than one year of formal Jiu Jitsu or mixed martial arts training. Pre-service wrestling and military combatives training do not affect eligibility. We Defy reserves the right to determine experience level on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be a veteran who served in an area of combat operations.
• Must be separated/retired from active duty status. Current and former members of the National Guard or Reserves may also apply if they meet all other listed criteria.
• Must be a disabled combat veteran (mental or physical) with an 80% or higher disability rating.
• Must provide proof of honorable discharge from military service (DD214).
• Must provide VA entitlement/rating letter.
• Must be willing to commit to training at least a minimum of two times per week at a We Defy Foundation Approved Training Facility for the duration of one year.

A Special Criteria Waiver exists on a case-by-case basis for unique circumstances (e.g. training accident, sexual assault, other circumstances related to military service).

Program Details

If approved, We Defy Foundation will provide the following:

• A twelve (12) month scholarship to train Jiu Jitsu at an Approved Training Facility.
• Two (2) GIs including We Defy Patches.
• Private coaching (must be board approved on a case-by-case basis).
• Special training equipment (must be board approved on a case-by-case basis).