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Welcome to Armed Forces Championships.
At Armed Forces Championships, we are dedicated to enhancing the lifelong well-being, healing, and community of Veterans, Reservists, and Active Duty service members.
Our mission is to empower these brave men and women through high-level athletic programs, fostering personal growth and camaraderie. Our inaugural event took place at the prestigious UFC APEX, featuring an exciting Quintet-style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force competed head-to-head in a display of skill, resilience, and teamwork.
Join us as we continue to strengthen the health and well-being of our service members through engaging competitions and community involvement. Together, we celebrate the spirit of unity and excellence!
Impact
Competitors from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force
300
Sold Out
30+
Athletes
200+
Service Members
75k+
Social Engagements
Video Testimonial
Marine veteran who competed in our first event at the UFC APEX
Partners
Global Sponsors
Why Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Veterans?
Veterans are committing suicide everyday (44 per day according to new studies conducted by the VA), and over 60% (1,218,857) of all separated OEF/OIF/OND Veterans have used the VA health care system since 2001. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has been growing sustainably over the last decade because of the significant impact it has on a persons lifestyle.
We have seen BJJ help save the lives of Veterans and drastically turn their life around from being overly dependent on the VA prescribing endless amounts of drugs, to renewing their sense of purpose in life. We need your help to provide these men and women of the Armed Forces platforms that give them the opportunity to be the champions of their life they’re destined to be!
Check out these articles from world class medical and sports professionals showing study after study around BJJ improving the well-being of Armed Service members having PTSD.
