MATS Foundation

Testimonial from a parent in Florida; Hello, my name is Mike. My boys Camden (7) and Cayden (5) are scholarship program recipients. We are so grateful for your program because we were very close to having to remove our boys from Lion Up martial arts academy because of financial strain. We were devastated because our boys have benefited so much from the Lion Up family and their confidence and self-esteem have skyrocketed due to martial arts and the family they have gained. Without the Mats foundation, we would not be able to continue their martial arts journey and we are so grateful we received the phone call that allowed our boys to continue growing in their abilities.

Huge thank you to for providing these boys with the best training. It makes all the difference.

Very happy to announce another academy added to our expanding network. Vital Brothers BJJ in Idaho is now a MATS Foundation affiliate academy. Applicants can now apply to receive financial aid from this trusted academy. We currently have 6 applications pending funding and 7 children fully sponsored. The foundation is paying out over $1000 per month in tuitions/equipment costs. Please join us in making a difference. Like, share, follow, donate, together we can change lives!

A beautiful update from one of the families we sponsor. This is why we do what we do. This is all possible because of the support we receive from our community of followers. We’ve received 6 applications for financial aid in the last 72 hours. Every one of them a child that deserves to experience this empowering sport.