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FDNY GRAPPLING

Brewster, NY · EIN 873726604 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · fdnygrappling.bigcartel.com
revenue
$1K
expenses
$1K
net assets
$638
employees
mission · from form 990

MARTIAL ARTS TO FELLOW COWORKERS

profile · synthesized from sources

FDNY Grappling is a martial arts team formed in 2019 by New York City firefighters to promote grappling disciplines among FDNY members. The organization supports physical fitness, fellowship, and competition for over 100 participants, primarily through judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. It offers training sessions, seminars, and competition support, with ties to the FDNY Fitness Unit and local martial arts programs.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

FDNY Grappling Team
Weekly training sessions in grappling martial arts for FDNY members, including judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, held at The Rock facility
Membership Program
Provides members with unlimited training, free seminar access, competition fee coverage, and scholarships to external fitness and BJJ programs
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Martial Arts Instruction and Training 2 activities
    • Martial arts training for FDNY members and probationary firefighters
      Provides ongoing martial arts training and fellowship to over 100 members of the FDNY Grappling team through weekly sessions at The Rock, and trains probationary firefighters to meet physical standards required for graduation from the New York City Fire Department.
    • Scholarship program for martial arts training
      Offers one-time 90-day scholarships to a BJJ academy or a personal fitness program through Mata Fuego Training as part of its member support initiatives.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership program with training access and benefits
      Offers a membership that includes a one-time $100 initiation fee, $80 biannual dues, and provides unlimited training sessions, free access to seminars, apparel discounts, and coverage of competition fees.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$25017%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$638
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$638
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +20.8%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Essentials Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Partner — Current training location for Jiu Jitsu practice and development.
  • Mata Fuego Training Partner — Provides a 90-day scholarship to a personal fitness program for members.
  • New York City Fire Academy Government — Assigned to the Health & Fitness Unit, mentoring and coaching probationary firefighters.
  • The Rock Partner — Hosts weekly training sessions for FDNY Grappling.
  • Total Form Fitness Judo Club Partner — David serves as a sensi at Total Form Fitness Judo Club alongside Leonardo Lopes.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Experiential Coaching Model
    methodology: experiential_coaching_model
    By using self-experimentation and personal development in fitness to inform coaching, the organization improves beginner outcomes because instructors model growth and adapt techniques based on lived experience.
  • Grappling for Fellowship and Service
    methodology: grappling-for_fellowship
    By combining martial arts training with team fellowship, the organization strengthens camaraderie and supports FDNY members' well-being, because shared physical challenge and mutual support foster resilience and belonging.
  • Member-Centered Development
    methodology: member-centered_development
    By aligning organizational activities with individual member objectives, the organization increases engagement and personal growth because it prioritizes autonomy and self-directed progress.