Our Impact

Our nonprofit organization has profoundly impacted at-risk youth by leveraging martial arts in our purpose-built gym. We instill discipline, resilience, and self-confidence through carefully designed programs, teaching essential self-defense skills and emphasizing values like respect and teamwork. This has empowered over 250 students, with 780 classes conducted, providing a total of 46,800 training hours. Our commitment to empowering at-risk youth through martial arts continues to make a lasting impact, breaking cycles of adversity and fostering responsible, confident community members.

Testimonials 

Wyyat “18 

The Fighting Chance classes have impacted me a lot in only good ways. These classes have changed my life and given me a place to go away from all the bad in the streets. These classes have changed my life's path and made it better. Fighting Chance has given me a way to do something I love, something that holds me accountable, and something that I wanna do and I want to be there for where I didn’t have something like that before I started going there. The classes have also helped a lot because it’s a bunch of people trying to change their life for the better just like me. From Fighting Chance I have found new good influences that I’m glad I found when I did. The Fighting Chance Foundation has really changed my life in so many ways and given me a opportunity with MMA I never thought I’d get.

Chase Gibson 

My twin brother, Jake, introduced me to MMA during a dark time marked by addiction and despair. Joining him in training became a lifeline that pulled me from the brink. MMA not only transformed me physically but also saved me from addiction and the path towards potential death. The discipline, camaraderie, and mental resilience fostered in the sport became the key elements in my journey to recovery and a second chance at life.

Josh F 27

I started going to Fighting Chance about 2 years ago. Before that, I never had any boxing or mma training. Chase and his coaches were extremely knowledgeable and patient with us as they taught us the fundamentals of fighting. What I most enjoyed about going was feeling confident in protecting myself and practicing a sport I love to watch on TV. In addition to the skills and incredible exercise you get from the classes, I met many cool people in the community and became friends with some of them. The community is lucky to have a gym like Fighting Chance. 

Chyanne 26 

Joining this gym has been like gaining a new family, and it's saved me in more ways than I can express. This year has thrown numerous challenges my way, but being able to train with all of you every week has been a game-changer for me. The personal and collective growth I've witnessed in our journey together has truly transformed me. Witnessing all of you navigate life's challenges and still grow has been a gift, and I'm incredibly proud of each one of you. I love you all for life, and my life is undeniably better with everyone in it.