WE DEFY FOUNDATION

We Defy Foundation (WDF) is a volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities with a long-term means to overcoming their challenges through Jiu-Jitsu and fitness training.

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WDF has over 600 veterans currently enrolled and over 1,400 athlete scholarships granted in over 900 affiliate gyms across all 50 states, 2 U.S. territories, and Japan.

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All veterans who apply for a scholarship must meet the requirements below:

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• 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 WDF 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).

• Must be new to Jiu-Jitsu, i.e. less than one year of training.

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Are you qualified or know someone that might qualify that is interested?