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The Indomitable Spirit
We are an 501c3 non-profit organization with a goal of building a world where quality martial arts education is available to anyone who wants it!
Scholarships For Your Martial Arts Journey
Martial arts should be accessible to anyone who wants it. We have provided over $20,000 in scholarships over the last year to students in New York and New Jersey. Check out our Scholarship page and our social media for updates on how to get involved!
Workshops, Seminars and Fundraising Competitions
We hold several workshops, seminars and fundraising competitions throughout the year -- for complete beginners or experienced grapplers!
Our Mission
Community Events and Initiatives
We're all about supporting the community! We regularly hold volunteering opportunities and events to support the greater Metro-New York area!
My name is Ryan Haack and I am the Founder of The Indomitable Spirit. I started my martial arts journey in 2022 at TRA Jiu Jitsu in Jersey City, NJ under Professor Thiago Rela. When I was first introduced to jiu jitsu, I became fascinated with grappling, submissions and ground fighting. But on a deeper level, I found my pursuit of martial arts was unlocking a new sense of purpose in my life. After about a year of practicing BJJ, I felt a strong obligation to prove that martial arts can help someone build confidence and self-efficacy. Since early 2024, I've been developing the Indomitable Spirit to be an organization that supports martial arts practitioners with scholarships, donation drives and programming. Our main goal is to allow everyone to have access to martial arts training if they want it. An indomitable spirit is a courageous spirit that cannot be subdued or overcome. In our studies in martial arts and in life, we aim to have this kind of spirit while facing every challenge. I encourage you to follow me on this journey and support us if you can!
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