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
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 2 activities
- Martial arts training for FDNY members and probationary firefightersProvides 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 trainingOffers 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.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership program with training access and benefitsOffers 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.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$25017%
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$638
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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
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Coaching Modelmethodology: experiential_coaching_modelBy 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 Servicemethodology: grappling-for_fellowshipBy 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 Developmentmethodology: member-centered_developmentBy aligning organizational activities with individual member objectives, the organization increases engagement and personal growth because it prioritizes autonomy and self-directed progress.