Guardian Peru HQ
Mancora, Peru
Together, with Fair Fight Foundation, we have just completed construction on a world-class jiu jitsu academy in Máncora, Peru . This space will provide the infrastructure to help transform the lives of over 300 underserved kids, while creating a one-of-a-kind travel destination for the global BJJ community to train, surf, and give back.
A generous $300,000 donation from the Fair Fight Foundation, has allowed not only Guardian Peru to thrive, but create a blueprint to replicate academies like this around the world.
A place to call home.
Guardian X Fair Fight Foundation
Experience Craig Jones and Seth Belisle’s powerful visit to Guardian Peru in Máncora, where jiu jitsu is more than a sport, it’s a lifeline. See how it’s helping kids rise above poverty, find purpose, and build a family that fights for their future.
Join the movement
Your support, whether through a donation or a visit to Guardian Peru, shows what is possible when the jiu jitsu community comes together to change lives. This is our first collaborative build, and with your support, it will be the first of many.
Donate, visit, change lives.
In the heart of Máncora, a small coastal town in northern Peru, Guardian Peru was born out of a simple but powerful belief, that every child deserves a fighting chance. Founded in 2021 by black belt Salvatore Sanguinetti, Guardian brings free Brazilian jiu jitsu training to youth facing extreme poverty, crime, and limited opportunity.
What started with a handful of students has grown into a thriving community where discipline, mentorship, and belonging take root on the mats. With support from global partners and donors, Guardian Peru has expanded to four academies along the coast providing kids free access.
We invite you to be part of it.
Guardian Peru, Mancora
Interested in visiting?
Máncora is one of the most beautiful beach towns in the world, laid-back, safe, sunny year-round, with warm surf and an amazing local culture. But what makes it truly special is the community and impact we're building here through jiu jitsu.
Whether you're a traveler, athlete, or just someone who wants to connect and give back, a visit to Guardian Peru is something you'll never forget. Reach out if you're interested in coming, we’d love for you to be part of it.
