Tell us who's training and a coach will text you, usually the same day, to set up your first class.
Seven days of every class: jiu-jitsu, kids, kickboxing and Muay Thai
Loaner gis, so there's nothing to buy first
No experience or fitness level needed
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Free Jiu-Jitsu for Veterans & First Responders
Thursday's 6:30 PM no-gi class is free for veterans, active military and first responders through the Legion Project. Combat veterans can also train a full year through a We Defy Foundation scholarship.
The Legion Project is a group of veterans that uses Brazilian jiu-jitsu to help people who've served deal with the weight that service can leave behind, including PTSD, depression and anxiety. It partners with gyms across central Ohio, and Delta is one of them.
Delta dedicates its Thursday 6:30 PM no-gi class to the Legion Project. It's free for veterans, fire, police, EMS and other first responders, regardless of membership. The aim is simple: a place to build camaraderie, set goals and get the physical and mental benefits of training alongside people who understand the job.
What to bring on Thursday
A rash guard or fitted athletic shirt
Shorts without pockets or zippers
A water bottle, and a mouthguard if you have one
Proof of service, like a military, veteran, VA or department ID
Arrive ten minutes early to fill out a waiver
We Defy Foundation scholarships
The We Defy Foundation gives combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long-term way to work through them with Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Accepted veterans get a sponsored year of training at an approved facility, and Delta is one of those facilities.
Applications open in short windows and often fill within hours. The next window opens December 6, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern.
Veterans (active, National Guard, Reserve, retired or former), police, firefighters, EMS and other first responders. Delta also welcomes park rangers, school resource officers and similar public-safety roles.
Do I have to be a Delta member?
No. The Thursday 6:30 PM no-gi class is free whether or not you have a membership.
Do I need to bring proof of service?
Yes. Bring something that shows your service, such as a military or veteran ID, a VA card, a DD-214, or your department or agency ID. Show it to the coach at check-in.
Can I take other classes too?
Yes. Everyone gets a free first week of every class, and Legion Project members can join the academy for full access.
How do I apply for a We Defy scholarship?
Apply through the We Defy Foundation. Its application windows are short and fill fast; the next one opens December 6, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern. When you're accepted, you can choose Delta as your training facility.
Thursday, 6:30 PM
Come train with people who get it. It's free for you, member or not.
