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Legion Partners With We Defy Foundation

Legion is proud to announce a partnership with the amazing folks at WeDefy foundation. We hope to help connect veterans with disabilities to the power of jiu jitsu.

Legion American Jiu-Jitsu is a proud partner of the We Defy Foundation.

The We Defy Foundation is an organization dedicated to helping combat veterans cope with military connected disabilities through jiu-jitsu and physical fitness.

For more information on how to get involved with We Defy Foundation, please visit their website here: www.wedefyfoundation.org

If you are a service member, veteran (or a SM’s friend/family) with an immediate crisis, call the Veteran Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, text 838255 for help (24/7 responses) or visit www.veterancrisisline.net

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