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You identify the kid
A coach, school counselor, or parent flags a young athlete in San Diego County who wants to train but cannot afford tuition.
San Diego County · 501(c)(3) · EIN 39-2107815
Every kid deserves a spot on the mat
Roll Model Project secures jiu-jitsu training for underserved youth across San Diego. We partner directly with local gyms to remove the financial barrier to training. That support can mean full tuition, partial tuition, or a gym offering reduced or no-cost training for a sponsored student — we work with each partner to find what's possible.
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Kids sponsored on the mat
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Partner gyms across San Diego County
100%
Of funds go directly to the gym
How it works
Three steps between a kid and their first class
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Roll Model Project covers tuition
We pay the partner gym directly, at their standard rate — full or partial, depending on available funding. No discount codes, no awkward conversations for the family.
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Your gym supports the mission
You're paid directly for the tuition we cover — full or partial, depending on the sponsorship. The spot fills your kids program and anchors your academy in the neighborhood.
Fund a kid's tuition
$180 puts one San Diego kid on the mat for a month. $2,160 keeps them training for a year, gear and tournament fees included. Every dollar goes to a partner gym invoice.
See donation tiers and giveOpen sponsored spots at your gym
This is not a discount request. We pay you directly for the tuition portion we cover — full or partial — and your academy becomes the reason a kid stays out of trouble.
Review the gym partnership termsSponsored athletes
Meet some of the kids we sponsor
- Kai
- Lincoln
- Leilani
Full stories coming soon.
Partner academies across San Diego County
Bjorn Martial Arts
Downtown Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Adayama Jiu Jitsu
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