Come join us this Memorial Day for our Ruck & Roll event in support of the mission of the We Defy Foundation™! We Defy provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Academy Address and Event Schedule:

432 W Main St
Elma, WA, 98541

Friday the 29th - Open Mat for Youth and Adults

• 5:00-5:30pm 
  • Youth Rolls
• 5:30-7:30pm 
  • Adult Rolls (Youth 16+ w/ Parent or Guardian Present) 

Saturday the 30th - Family and Youth Friendly Ruck

• 11:00am
  • Everyone leaves from the academy together
• 11:30am
  • Stop & Play at 10th Street Park for the littles/families (supervised)
• 11:30am to 1:00pm
  • Remainder of participants continue ruck up Strawberry Hill, returning w/ littles rejoining on return to academy
    • park stop for littles is weather permitting, with a supervised stay and play on the mat at the academy in the event of adverse weather 

What Your Donation Supports

It costs $2500 on average to fund a single veteran scholarship. This includes gym fees as well as uniform costs. Jiu Jitsu has been shown to be an effective altrenative therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. Through the process of training Jiu Jitsu, veterans have a mechanism to reconnect to society, join a welcoming and familiar community, and ultimately better cope with their military-connected disabilities. 

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. Every dollar counts!
• Spread the Word: Share our fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you so much for supporting this event and helping move the mission forward!!