Guardian Peru

Guardian Peru has two academies located in Mancora and Lobitos, two small coastal cities 50 mins apart in Northwestern Peru.

30% of Mancora’s 15,000 residents are under 15 years old. of now have the opportunity to train Jiu-Jitsu at Guardian Peru for free. Peru’s coastal regions have suffered tremendously in the past few years due to the pandemic & other economic factors, and the opportunity to train Jiu-Jitsu can be life-changing for local kids. In a town that struggles from poverty and a lack of youth programs, Guardian Peru is making a profoundly positive impact.

Guardian Peru was founded in May 2022 by Salvatore Sanguinetti, 2nd-degree black belt. Currently, the program has 81 scholarships at both academies combined for youth to train Jiu-Jitsu at zero cost to their families. With your time & your generous support, we can continue grow and be there for these deserving kids.

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