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Veterans Breakthrough

@veterans_breakthrough

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Empowering veterans through the psychology of transition. Let's redefine your story together!

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Hope to see you soon💪 Additional info below:

Participants benefit from:

Scholarship Opportunities: We offer scholarships for veterans to participate in our program, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to accessing the benefits of Jiu Jitsu training.

Jiu Jitsu Training, Seminars and Retreats: Participants learn the art of Jiu Jitsu, gaining valuable self-defense skills while enhancing physical fitness and mental well-being.

Resilience-building: Veterans cultivate resilience, discipline, and a sense of purpose beyond their military service empowering veterans to overcome challenges both on and off the mat.

Camaraderie: A supportive community environment where veterans can connect with peers who understand their experiences and challenges.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Veteran status with honorable discharge from military service (DD214 required)

Separated/retired from active duty status

A desire to excel and to live a life with purpose.

Must live and train in Arizona

Special Consideration:
Veterans that served in a combat zone and/or have a disability rating (mental or physical) will be given priority consideration.

Program Details
Basic Commitment

Criteria:
Train a minimum of two times per week at a Veterans Breakthrough Approved Training Academy

Work with a Veteran Mentor to set and work towards personal goals (Physical, mental or other areas of improvement identified at the start of the scholarship.)

Attend Monthly Goal Setting session virtual or in person.

#fyp #combatsports #bjj #mma #jiujitsulifestyles by @veterans_breakthrough

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16 days ago

Purpose doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it looks like stepping onto the mats.
Sometimes it looks like showing up for someone who needs you.
And sometimes it looks like 41 people spending their Saturday in hairnets, packing meals together.

This weekend, 41 Veterans Breakthrough volunteers joined Feed My Starving Children and other volunteers from our community for a packing session built around something simple: showing up and serving together.

By the end of the session, 135 boxes and 29,160 meals had been packed—enough to provide 80 children with a daily meal for an entire year.

Those numbers are incredible.
But so is what it took to get there.

People showing up. Working side by side. Laughing. Connecting. Giving their time to something bigger than themselves.

Jiu jitsu is an important part of Veterans Breakthrough, but the mission has never stopped at the edge of the mats. We’re building connection, camaraderie, and a community that gives people somewhere to belong and something meaningful to be part of.

On Saturday, that community showed up for someone else.

41 volunteers. 29,160 meals. 80 children fed for a year.

That’s a Saturday well spent. 💚

Now the question is: where should we show up next?

We’re always looking for new ways to serve alongside our community. If you know an organization, cause, or volunteer opportunity that Veterans Breakthrough should get involved with, drop it in the comments or send us a message.

Let’s see what we can do together.

Live With Purpose. On Purpose. 🇺🇸

#VeteransBreakthrough #FeedMyStarvingChildren #VeteransSupportingVeterans #CommunityService #LiveWithPurpose by @veterans_breakthrough

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2 months ago

We are 3 months out: This is going to be our biggest and most ambitious event yet - we can’t wait to share it with you all! Thanks to everyone who signed up early!!

Please share and spread the word. We want to get the brackets all filled prior to the event. Tell 5 friends, who tell 5 friends!

Discounts for all Veterans and Female competitors. Free registration with $100 raised. Free registration with vendor sponsors.

Every dollar (100%) goes to supporting veterans in Arizona! Your registration, attendance, and awareness all play a part in directly supporting AZ Vets!

If you haven’t already, head over to https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/31920 by @veterans_breakthrough

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2 months ago

I started my weight loss journey at 375lbs in February 2025, I hit a milestone this week of being solidly under the 250lb mark. That’s 125lbs lost or a 1/3rd of my total starting body weight in 20 months. People always try to give you motivation about the work you are putting in the effort you are putting in and it’s hard to listen to that sometimes because I see this as debt, years of my kids and wife’s life where dad couldn’t do this or that. The motivation that makes the impact is the love and support of friends and family willing to get in the trenches and struggle with you, so since you don’t get the credit let me thank you now. @spacebunsbjj @the_real_deal_85 @ragnardamighty @brushnovice @veterans_breakthrough @12stjiujitsu @josemunoz88 by @veterans_breakthrough

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a day ago

The medals are officially here. 👀🥇🥈🥉

Which means November 7 is getting very real. Like 3 weeks away real. 🤯

We’re less than a month out from the Veterans Breakthrough No-Gi Tournament, brackets are continuing to build, and these are waiting for someone to earn them.

And while you’ll have to fight for the hardware…
you’ll also be able to pick up Veterans Breakthrough gis, rashguards, and other gear at the tournament.

Come compete.
Come support the mission.
Come grab some gear.

But first, you gotta get your name in the bracket.

November 7. Register now.

#VeteransBreakthrough #BJJTournament #NoGiBJJ #ArizonaBJJ #CompeteForACause by @veterans_breakthrough

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a day ago

Veterans Breakthrough Nov 7! Come compete💪

#fyp #combatsports #bjj #mma #jiujitsulifestyles by @veterans_breakthrough

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2 days ago

🇺🇸 SERVICE DOESN’T END WHEN THE UNIFORM COMES OFF!

@veterans_breakthrough is proud to announce @steerbridge_strategies as an official Co-Sponsor of our upcoming No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament! 🥋

Founded by a Marine Corps Veteran, SteerBridge is a mission-focused technology company built on the principles of service, leadership, and accountability. Beyond delivering innovative solutions supporting our nation’s defense and Veterans, SteerBridge is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for those who have served.

Their belief that Veterans deserve continued purpose, opportunity, and a sense of belonging aligns directly with the mission of Veterans Breakthrough.

This partnership is about more than sponsoring a tournament. It’s about investing in Veterans and helping them thrive beyond their military service.

Please join us in thanking SteerBridge for their generosity, commitment, and continued support of our Veteran community!

🇺🇸 Live with Purpose. On Purpose.

#VeteransBreakthrough #SteerBridge by @veterans_breakthrough

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3 days ago

Every tournament starts the same way: somebody signs up.

Before the brackets.
Before the matches.
Before the medals.
Before the crowd.

Someone decides, “I’m in.”

We’re already up to 167 athletes registered for November 7 — but there are still brackets that need competitors.

If you’ve been checking the list, waiting to see who else signs up first, remember:

Your registration might be the one that creates the match.

Don’t wait for the bracket to fill itself.

🥋 Register.
👥 Bring a teammate.
📲 Send this to someone who keeps saying they’re “thinking about it.”

167 athletes are already in.

Now we’re looking for the people who will help fill the rest.

November 7. Register now.

#VeteransBreakthrough #BJJTournament #NoGiBJJ #ArizonaBJJ #CompeteForACause by @veterans_breakthrough

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3 days ago

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy. ⚓️🇺🇸

Since October 13, 1775, generations of Sailors have answered the call to serve—at sea, ashore, and around the world.

Today, we recognize the men and women of the U.S. Navy, past and present, for their service, sacrifice, and commitment.

To every Sailor and Navy veteran in our community:

Happy 251st Birthday.

As we get closer to November 7, we’re proud to bring the BJJ community together in support of veterans from every branch of service.

Compete for a cause. Support the mission.

#USNavy #NavyBirthday #VeteransBreakthrough #BJJTournament #CompeteForACause by @veterans_breakthrough

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5 days ago

First tournament in the books. Really went after emulating my mentor @the_real_deal_85, 3rd in a 3 man bracket lol. Not the desired outcome but learned some new things and got to compete with my kids which is something I never expected. Big shout out to @veterans_breakthrough this is just a warm up for that stacked bracket Nov 7 Veterans Breakthrough No Gi tournament. Go Sign Up! by @veterans_breakthrough

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6 days ago

We’re up to 9 women registered for November 7 — and that number is growing. 👏🥋

But right now, none of those women have a match.

That’s exactly why waiting to see who else signs up doesn’t work.

Someone has to go first.
Someone has to make the bracket possible.
And once one person registers, it gives the next competitor a reason to jump in too.

This isn’t only a women’s division issue, either. We still have brackets across the tournament that need competitors.

If you’ve been checking registration and waiting for your division to fill before committing, this is your sign:

Register first. Help build the bracket.

🥋 Adult women receive 30% off registration
👥 Bring a teammate
📲 Send this to someone who keeps saying they’re going to compete

November 7 is getting closer. Don’t wait for someone else to make your match happen.

Register now.

#VeteransBreakthrough #BJJTournament #WomenBJJ #ArizonaBJJ #NoGiBJJ by @veterans_breakthrough

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6 days ago

@checkmat_phoenix

Welcome to Checkmat Phoenix by Mayko & Karen, an authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in North Phoenix, AZ! We are a family environment that is accepting of everyone. If you are looking for BJJ classes for children, women, or adults, we have it here! Our lessons learned straight from Brazil allow us to help students achieve strength, confidence, and self-esteem. Students can train for any reason and receive a tough, productive workout that improves their health and could even result in weight loss. As well as the physical side, students can boost their mental strength while learning self-defense techniques. Check us out and see why we are the go-to place in Phoenix for BJJ training!

#veterans #dd214 #bjj #jiujitsu #fyp by @veterans_breakthrough

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