Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts

About Level Ground Mixed Martial ArtsThe mission of Level Ground is to empower urban youth through transformative athletic, academic, and employment opportunities so that they may overcome the challenges of their environment and accomplish their goals for the future. We are the first and only nonprofit organization in the United States that leverages the popular sport of Mixed Martial Arts as a vehicle for positive youth development and community transformation.About our ProgramsAthletics Program: Making Health & Wellness Accessible through Martial ArtsLG leverages training in Martial Arts to create a positive relationship with youth in an engaging and fun fashion. Our professional instructors use the sport to espouse the following values: Discipline, Respect, Humility, Tenacity and Self-Control. Classes include instruction in Mixed Martial Arts, Children’s Martial Arts for ages 5-12, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We also have 3 classes/week for Girls and Women only.The Student Trainer Program: Building the Next Generation of LeadersLevel Ground’s Student Trainer Program is a two-year, paid opportunity for vulnerable youth (14-18) to gain career skills, academic support, and personal growth. Participants earn a Personal Training Certification, are trained to become martial arts instructors, gain hands-on business and trades experience, receive mentorship, and engage in academic enrichment. The program also fosters healthy living, leadership, and life skills through martial arts training and social-emotional learning. Graduates transition into college, internships, or meaningful employment.