Portland - Saturday, September 22nd from 8am - 5 pm, Five Rings Jiu Jitsu will host a Grapple-a-Thon to raise funds for their program at Friends of the Children-Portland. Grapplers are raising funds through peer-to-peer fundraising and entry fees to bring the art and skill of Jiu Jitsu to youth ages 6-18 who are enrolled at Friends of the Children, a local mentoring program that selects children in kindergarten and pairs them with a full-time professional mentor who guides them through their entire childhood - 12 1/2 years, no matter what. The youth who have participated in the Jiu Jitsu program have developed greater self-esteem, conflict resolution skills and an increased respect for others. Five Rings Jiu Jitsu is located at 3105 SW 87th Avenue, Portland, OR 97225.
8:00-9:45 am -- Kids Activities for youth ages 3-12 years old
9:45-10:00 am --Adult Grappler Check In
10:00 am - 12:45 pm - All Age Grapple a Thon
12:45-1:15 -- Official Grapple a Thon Presentation
BBQ Lunch hosted in the parking lot.
1:15-5:00 - All-Age Grapple a Thon
The mission of Five Rings Jiu Jitsu is to inspire health, wellness and growth in its members and our community through grappling, fitness and service.
To sponsor a grappler, visit http://friendspdx.org/get-involved/grapple-a-thon.