Too many kids are left without support, hurt by the lasting effects of bullying or held back by financial hardship. Pathways Through Pressure is here to change that. Through scholarships and anti-bullying programs, we open the door to the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu, where kids discover confidence, resilience, and life principles they’ll carry forever.

We’ve secured our official EIN (39-3219127) and are in the process of filling for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. While our application is pending, donations are not yet tax-deductible. Once approved, the IRS will make our exemption retroactive, so your gift today may qualify.

Your support removes barriers and creates opportunities: scholarships for training, uniforms, and support; anti-bullying education; safer mats and new equipment; and school partnerships that bring resilience and character-building into classrooms.

On the mats, kids learn lessons that go far beyond sport: staying calm under pressure, turning obstacles into opportunities, and believing in themselves. We see it every day, shy kids standing taller, kids who doubted themselves finding their voice, and kids carrying these lessons into school, friendships, and life.

Every dollar makes a difference:

• $100 provides a uniform

• $140 supports a month of training

• $840 sponsors a child for 6 months

• $1,680 sponsors a child for a full year

Your gift isn’t just teaching Jiu Jitsu, it’s giving kids a foundation for life. Thank you for believing in them and proving that pressure doesn’t break us, it builds us.