Instructors & Volunteers
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer With Us
The Mighty Hands Foundation depends on dedicated volunteers who believe in empowering
individuals and communities through confidence, personal safety, and service.
The Mighty Hands Foundation depends on dedicated volunteers who believe in empowering individuals and communities through confidence, personal safety, and service.
Our volunteers help expand access to self-defense education, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training scholarships, and community outreach programs that serve vulnerable individuals locally and internationally.
Our volunteers help expand access to self-defense education, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training scholarships, and community outreach programs that serve vulnerable individuals locally and internationally.
Whether you are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, community leader, mentor, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved.
Whether you are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, community leader, mentor, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers may serve the Mighty Hands Foundation in several meaningful roles.
Volunteers may serve the Mighty Hands Foundation in several meaningful roles.
Teaching and assistant instruction
Support certified instructors during self-defense classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu outreach programs, youth initiatives, and community safety seminars.
International mission trips
Participate in outreach trips where we partner with local academies and organizations to provide training seminars, build relationships, and serve communities in need.
Community outreach events
Help organize and support self-defense workshops, public safety seminars, and community programs that empower individuals with practical personal safety skills.
Program and event support
Assist with logistics, event coordination, administrative support, fundraising efforts, and community engagement initiatives.
Teaching and assistant instruction
Support certified instructors during self-defense classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu outreach programs, youth initiatives, and community safety seminars.
Community outreach events
Help organize and support self-defense workshops, public safety seminars, and community programs that empower individuals with practical personal safety skills.
International mission trips
Participate in outreach trips where we partner with local academies and organizations to provide training seminars, build relationships, and serve communities in need.
Program and event support
Assist with logistics, event coordination, administrative support, fundraising efforts, and community engagement initiatives.
Teaching and assistant instruction
Support certified instructors during self-defense classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu outreach programs, youth initiatives, and community safety seminars.
Community outreach events
Help organize and support self-defense workshops, public safety seminars, and community programs that empower individuals with practical personal safety skills.
International mission trips
Participate in outreach trips where we partner with local academies and organizations to provide training seminars, build relationships, and serve communities in need.
Program and event support
Assist with logistics, event coordination, administrative support, fundraising efforts, and community engagement initiatives.
All instructors and volunteers are trained to work with trauma-affected populations with professionalism, care, and respect.
All instructors and volunteers are trained to work with trauma-affected populations with professionalism, care, and respect.
Ambassador Volunteers
Ambassador Volunteers
The Mighty Hands Foundation Ambassador Program enables volunteers to represent and advance our mission in their communities.
Ambassadors serve in outreach-focused roles and help expand the impact of our programs by building relationships, organizing training opportunities, and connecting individuals with resources that build confidence and enhance personal safety. Our ambassadors come from many different backgrounds.
Some are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners or instructors, while others are community leaders, professionals, or volunteers passionate about serving others.
The Mighty Hands Foundation Ambassador Program enables volunteers to represent and advance our mission in their communities.
Ambassadors serve in outreach-focused roles and help expand the impact of our programs by building relationships, organizing training opportunities, and connecting individuals with resources that build confidence and enhance personal safety. Our ambassadors come from many different backgrounds.
Some are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners or instructors, while others are community leaders, professionals, or volunteers passionate about serving others.
Ambassadors may help by:
Organizing or assisting with self-defense seminars and workshops
Connecting individuals who may benefit from training scholarships
Supporting fundraising and awareness initiatives
Developing partnerships with local academies, schools, churches, and community organizations
Mentoring participants and helping them stay connected to supportive training environments
If you are interested in helping expand these programs in your community, we encourage you to reach out and learn more about becoming a Mighty Hands Foundation Ambassador.
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification
The Mighty Hands Foundation provides certification for instructors who want to lead self-defense seminars, workshops, and community outreach programs using our curriculum.
Certified instructors receive guidance and curriculum resources that help them organize programs in their communities while maintaining the standards and mission of the Mighty Hands Foundation.
The Mighty Hands Foundation provides certification for instructors who want to lead self-defense seminars, workshops, and community outreach programs using our curriculum.
Certified instructors receive guidance and curriculum resources that help them organize programs in their communities while maintaining the standards and mission of the Mighty Hands Foundation.
The Mighty Hands Foundation works closely with the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, and practitioners who hold the rank of brown belt or higher within the Pedro Sauer Association are automatically eligible for instructor certification.
We also recognize instructors from many other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, and practitioners who hold the rank of brown belt or higher within recognized associations may also qualify for automatic certification. Assistant instructors may also be certified to support community programs and outreach initiatives.
The Mighty Hands Foundation works closely with the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, and practitioners who hold the rank of brown belt or higher within the Pedro Sauer Association are automatically eligible for instructor certification.
We also recognize instructors from many other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, and practitioners who hold the rank of brown belt or higher within recognized associations may also qualify for automatic certification. Assistant instructors may also be certified to support community programs and outreach initiatives.
If you are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner interested in helping bring Mighty Hands programs to your community, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about becoming a certified instructor.
Training Facility Partnerships
Training Facility Partnerships
Many Mighty Hands programs are delivered through partnerships with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies that host classes, workshops, and scholarship participants.
These academies serve as Training Facilities, helping provide safe and welcoming environments where individuals can train, grow in confidence, and develop practical self-defense skills.
Many Mighty Hands programs are delivered through partnerships with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies that host classes, workshops, and scholarship participants.
These academies serve as Training Facilities, helping provide safe and welcoming environments where individuals can train, grow in confidence, and develop practical self-defense skills.
Potential partner academies are typically:
Established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies
Operating for at least one year
Led by qualified instructors with strong leadership and safety standards
Committed to supporting community outreach programs
If your academy is interested in becoming a Mighty Hands Foundation Training Facility, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the evaluation process.
Ready to Get Involved?
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you're seeking training support or want to help our mission, we'd love to connect with you.
Whether you're seeking training support or want to help our mission, we'd love to connect with you.
For Helpers
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team of dedicated volunteers helping to bring healing and protection to vulnerable communities through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
For Training Seekers
Apply for a Scholarship
Apply for a Scholarship
Financial hardship should never be a barrier to healing or protection. Our scholarship program provides training support for those in need.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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Empowering vulnerable individuals and communities through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based therapeutic training, trauma-informed self-defense education, and global outreach.
Live Stronger
© 2026 Mighty Hands Foundation. All rights reserved.
Empowering vulnerable individuals and communities through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based therapeutic training, trauma-informed self-defense education, and global outreach.
Live Stronger
© 2026 Mighty Hands Foundation. All rights reserved.
Empowering vulnerable individuals and communities through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based therapeutic training, trauma-informed self-defense education, and global outreach.
Live Stronger
© 2026 Mighty Hands Foundation. All rights reserved.