Youth Jiu Jitsu Scholarships in Norwalk, CT

Scholarships

Building Confidence and Creating Opportunity

The Infinite Jiu Jitsu Scholarship & Mentorship Program gives Norwalk kids and teens access to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, mentorship, and academic support, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.

Our Mission

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, regardless of their family's financial circumstances.

The Infinite Jiu Jitsu Scholarship & Mentorship Program provides children and teens in Norwalk, Connecticut, with access to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, essential equipment, individualized instruction, mentorship, and academic support.

We believe martial arts can do more than teach self-defense. It can help young people develop confidence, discipline, resilience, accountability, and the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

Through the generosity of individuals and local businesses, we aim to remove financial barriers and give deserving students the opportunity to grow in a positive, supportive community. Our mission is simple: to help the next generation of Norwalk students build stronger futures, one class at a time.

What a Scholarship Includes

Scholarships give eligible students access to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training and mentorship at Infinite Jiu Jitsu. No prior martial arts experience is required. We welcome students who are willing to learn, work hard, and make the most of this opportunity.

Scholarships are limited and subject to available funding.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses have an opportunity to make a meaningful investment in Norwalk's youth while demonstrating their commitment to education, personal development, and community well-being. Corporate contributions directly support the scholarship program and help provide young people with access to training, equipment, private instruction, and mentorship.

Custom sponsorship packages are available for businesses interested in supporting additional students or establishing an ongoing partnership. Corporate sponsorships are funded independently and are not matched by Infinite Jiu Jitsu. Corporate membership discounts and benefits are confirmed directly with Infinite Jiu Jitsu.

Individual Sponsorships

Individuals can make a direct difference in a child's life by sponsoring training through our individual sponsorship program. For individual sponsorships only, Infinite Jiu Jitsu matches the sponsorship with additional training. Corporate sponsorships are not matched.

Sponsor Three Months, Give Six Months

When an individual sponsors three months of training, Infinite Jiu Jitsu matches that contribution with an additional three months, giving the student six months of training. The six-month scholarship includes:

• Six months of unlimited Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training
• Essential training equipment, including a gi
• Four private lessons
• Mentorship and academic support

As a thank-you, individual sponsors receive 10% off their own membership for one year when they sponsor a student for three months.

Individuals may also contribute toward a full-year scholarship or make a contribution of any amount to support training equipment, private lessons, or other scholarship program needs.

Sponsor Recognition

We believe the people and businesses that invest in our community deserve to be recognized for helping create meaningful opportunities for local students to learn, train, and grow.

Depending on the sponsorship level, corporate supporters receive website recognition, social media promotion, and placement on our Wall of Appreciation inside the academy.

Individual sponsors may choose to be recognized on our website or social media, or remain anonymous.

Protecting Student Privacy

We respect the privacy of our scholarship recipients. Student names, photographs, and personal stories will only be shared with appropriate parent or guardian consent.

Scholarship Eligibility

The Infinite Jiu Jitsu Scholarship & Mentorship Program is designed for children and teens who live in Norwalk, Connecticut, face financial barriers to participation, and show a willingness to train consistently. Applicants should demonstrate:

• Financial need: Membership costs would present a meaningful financial barrier for the student or family.
• Commitment: A willingness to attend classes regularly and participate in the program.
• Willingness to learn: An openness to coaching, feedback, and personal development.
• Respect and accountability: A commitment to treating instructors and teammates respectfully and contributing to a positive training environment.
• Family support: A parent or legal guardian who supports the student's participation and helps encourage consistent attendance.

Prior martial arts experience is not required. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, commitment, program fit, and available funding. We understand that families may face difficult circumstances, and every application is handled respectfully and confidentially.

How to Apply

Parents or legal guardians can complete our scholarship application to tell us about their child, their family's circumstances, the student's goals, and their commitment to training.

Applications are reviewed individually. Selected students and families will work with Infinite Jiu Jitsu to establish attendance expectations and personal development goals.

Scholarship continuation and renewal depend on available funding, participation, and individual circumstances. We recognize that illness, family emergencies, and other challenges may occasionally affect attendance.

Scholarships are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee an award.

How to Become a Sponsor

There are several ways to help a young person access training and mentorship. Sponsors can contribute online or reach out to learn more before committing.