Ronin Foundation

Ronin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is helping active duty military members combat suicide, depression, alcoholism, PTSD and other mental health concerns, by sponsoring their training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A direct translation of the Japanese word ronin means “wave person.” In other words, a ronin is someone who is socially adrift. The word was originally used to describe a Japanese serf who had fled his master’s land; however, it eventually came to be used to describe a samurai who had lost a master. Too many of our active duty military are suffering silently and taking their own lives. The mission of Ronin Foundation is to provide active duty military who may be struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and PTSD an outlet with Jiu Jitsu training.