Program Focus
- Trauma-informed training design across youth and adult programs
- Adaptive veteran programming for reintegration and wellness
- Structured leadership pathways for youth development
- Regional events and community-based outreach delivery
Our Mission
Strengthening individuals and communities through accessible American Jiu-Jitsu training, self-defense education, mentorship, and wellness outreach.
Mission Statement
Ramona American Jiu-Jitsu is a federally and state tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities through accessible American Jiu-Jitsu training, self-defense education, violence-prevention programming, mentorship, and wellness-based outreach.
We serve youth, women, veterans, first responders, law enforcement personnel, families, and underserved populations across San Diego County by providing affordable, trauma-informed training programs that build confidence, discipline, resilience, personal safety, and long-term community connection.
Our work is focused on removing financial and access barriers while delivering practical, real-world skills that improve safety, physical health, mental wellness, and overall quality of life.
Our current model includes high-frequency youth classes, adaptive veteran reintegration programming, and a mobile outreach strategy designed to reach underserved and rural communities.
Tax note: Membership fees are program service fees and are not tax-deductible. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What We Do
- Youth development programs focused on discipline, confidence, anti-bullying, and mentorship
- Women's self-defense programs focused on safety, awareness, empowerment, and confidence
- Veteran wellness programs focused on physical activity, community connection, and reintegration
- First responder wellness programs supporting resilience, stress reduction, and readiness
- Law enforcement training support focused on control, confidence, and situational awareness
- Violence-prevention and situational awareness education for real-world safety
- Scholarship-supported participation for individuals and families with financial barriers
- School partnerships delivering programming, mentorship, and safety education
- Community outreach events and workshops focused on safety, wellness, and personal development
- Structured training environments that reinforce accountability, respect, and personal growth
Partnership Direction
- Current support and collaboration examples include SDSO, RUSD, and WeDefy
- Collaboration with schools and education partners
- Support alignment with public safety organizations
- Coordination with veteran-focused community partners
- Expansion planning across San Diego County access points
Making an Impact Across San Diego County
- One hundred fifty to two hundred active participants
- Serving youth, women, veterans, first responders, law enforcement personnel, and families
- Three consecutive years of public grant support
- Active federal grant pipeline and expansion efforts
- Growing partnerships with educational institutions, public safety organizations, and nonprofit partners
- Expansion into mobile outreach programming across San Diego County
Sponsor a Membership. Change a Life.
Your sponsorship provides direct access to training, mentorship, and community support for individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate.
Your support helps provide access for:
- Under-resourced youth
- Women seeking self-defense training
- Veterans
- First responders
- Law enforcement personnel
- Families facing financial hardship
Help Expand Access Across Our Community
Your donation allows us to:
- Provide scholarships to youth and families
- Expand women's self-defense programs
- Support veteran and first responder wellness programs
- Increase outreach and community education events
- Strengthen school and education partnerships
- Invest in equipment and safe training environments
- Develop and expand a mobile outreach program across San Diego County