AUSTIN,
Texas and CEDAR PARK,
Texas, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Independence Fund welcomes world-renowned no-gi competitor
Giancarlo Bodoni to lead the next Heroes Jiu Jitsu class on
July 12.
Heroes Jiu Jitsu is a unique program co-founded by The
Independence Fund, The Verardo Group and former MMA fighter
and Green Beret Tim Kennedy's Sheepdog Response training
facility. The program offers free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes every Friday to Veterans,
First Responders and teachers at more than 80 training gyms across
the country.
"Our team at The Independence Fund is proud to be able to
support the Heroes Jiu Jitsu Program," said Nick Armendariz, Programs Manager at The
Independence Fund. "As a Veteran myself, I know how important it is
to be active for my health and Jiu Jitsu is a great sport for both
your mind and body. Being able to welcome great fighters like
Giancarlo Bodoni to teach a class takes this program to the next
level for our Veterans."
Bodoni, a Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu black belt and accomplished competitor, boasts an
impressive record. A multiple-time medalist at
World, Pan, and European championships, Bodoni is
the reigning 2021 Pan No-Gi heavyweight champion and the 2022 ADCC
Submission Fighting World Champion in the 88 kg division.
Bodoni will lead the one-hour class at noon at Gracie Humaita
located at 1754 Bagdad Road in Cedar
Park, Texas. After class, Veteran resources will be
available to the attendees after the class as part of the monthly
First Friday event.
ABOUT HEROES JIU JITSU:
Established in our flagship gym of Gracie Humaita Cedar Park, TX, under Professor Tim Kennedy, Heroes Jiu Jitsu was born out of
the desire to provide a space for our protectors, our Veterans, and
our emergency services that give so much of themselves to a life of
dedicated to service.
At Heroes Jiu Jitsu, we are dedicated to supporting and
empowering our military personnel, veterans, first responders,
teachers, EMS, and law enforcement heroes. We believe in providing
a space where our nation's warriors can come together, both on and
off the mats, to foster a strong and supportive community. Founded
by Tim Kennedy in partnership with
Sheepdog Response and The Independence Fund, Heroes Jiu Jitsu
exists to honor the warrior ethos and uphold the standard.
Media Contact:
TIF Communications
tifcommunications@independencefund.org
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