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The Guardian Project @guardiangym

501c3 Non-Profit Jiu Jitsu youth scholarships. We are focused on changing the lives of youth through Jiu Jitsu, education, and community. info@guardiangym.org

Joined June 2015
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Salvatore Sanguinetti, leader of Guardian Peru HQ, shares one of the most important lessons he teaches the kids. Jiu jitsu gives these kids the confidence to defend themselves, but also the discipline to walk away when trouble is not worth the cost.
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Guardian Ethiopia leader Leyk Birhanu shares how the program began, and the vision he had for what it could become.
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Want to help more youth around the world access jiu jitsu? Whether you want to support in a small but meaningful way, host a fundraiser, visit one of our academies, or help build the next Guardian school with us, there are many ways to get involved. Email info@guardiangym.org
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"Storms and sunshine all have an expiration date." 🗣️ Anthony Smith - Guardian Factory X
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Guardian founder Ben Kovacs on why it’s far more important to invest in kids early than to try to solve the problem after it’s too late.
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Guardian Oversized V2 is now available! guardiangym.org/merch/p/guar…
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Craig Jones visits Guardian Peru student Dayra at her home to share some words of encouragement. For these kids, knowing people believe in them can change everything. #jiujitsuforall
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Jonathan Tran is the leader of Guardian Ho Chi Minh City. Seeing firsthand how many young people in his community struggle with confidence, belonging, and at times much heavier realities they’re forced to face alone. Jonathan began a program to change that.
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Who is Carlos Raba? In 2020, Carlos Raba built the second ever Guardian location, @guardian_baltimore , completely from the ground up.
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Merry Christmas from @guardianethiopia 🎄🇪🇹 Today we gifted our 30 homeless youth new clothes, shoes, bags, and essentials. But beyond the gifts themselves, the real goal is helping these kids feel worthy, cared for, and understand what it means to belong. #jiujitsuforall
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Our merch line is getting a full revamp, which means many of our current designs are being retired permanently. Once this run is gone, these pieces won’t be produced again. Shop here: guardiangym.org/merch
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New designs available at guardiangym.org/merch
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Our Black Friday Drop is live. 100% of proceeds go directly to the kids. Limited designs for a limited time. Shop here: guardiangym.org/merch
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A powerful moment as Osmar, from Guardian Bicentenario in Sinaloa, Mexico, receives his first ever birthday cake. #jiujitsuforall
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For students like Dayra at our Guardian Peru social project , jiu jitsu is much more than training. It’s her support network, something to look forward to, and her safe place off the streets, most importantly, it’s home.
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Craig Jones teaches Guardian Peru student Irwin a lesson in second place. Interested in learning more about Guardian and helping sponsor a child’s training journey? Visit us at guardiangym.org
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Guardian Sinaloa
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Guardian founder Ben Kovacs tells how his father inspired the way he thinks about opportunity.
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Guardian Sinaloa leader Mauro Canale shared with us a message on WhatsApp, telling the story of what it’s like to guide kids through training in Culiacán, where jiu jitsu has become a tool to overcome hardship and find a new path forward. #missionsubmission #jiujitsuforall
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