Brayden's Jiu-Jitsu dream
Brayden, the ADHD Grappler, has been invited to compete in Japan in September, our mission is to make his dream come true!
Hawera, Taranaki
Brayden has been offered an amazing opportunity to attend the SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Nagoya, Japan in September 2024, we are now on a mission to make his dreams come true!
Brayden has ADHD and has found his regulation and sense of self in the amazing Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has coined himself the ADHD Grappler and has learned to embrace his gift. He has excelled over the past few years competing throughout New Zealand, winning the New Zealand grappler circuit in No-Gi in 2023, and finishing 3rd equal in Gi. He has won national titles for his age, belt and weight division in both 2022 and 2023, and is looking forward to the opportunity to put his skills on display on the international circuit.
Club - South Taranaki Martial Arts, Hāwera - STMA
Coach - Justin Shaw 🥋
▪️2022/23 Grappler Series grey belt No-Gi 🥇, Gi 🥉=
▪️2022 & 23 🇳🇿 No-Gi National Champion
Nicky Hughes' involvement (page creator)
I am Brayden's Mum and one of his biggest cheer leaders.
Use of funds
All funds raised will be used on travel, accommodation and incidental costs involved with Brayden's journey to compete in Japan in September 2024.
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Latest update
8 weeks to go! 29 July 2024
Brayden has been working hard with Jiu Jitsu training and crossfit to prepare for World's. He's now upping his training for the remaining 8 weeks concentrating on cardio fitness and honing in his technical skills.
From a fundraising perspective, he's been a busy little entrepreneur, running a market stall to raise additional funds which has also taught him some valuable life skills!
Thank you all for your ongoing support, helping Brayden achieve his dreams
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Thank you so much MJ! Getting excited now!
Thanks so much MJ! Appreciate you 💙
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