Former Foster Youth Opens Jiu-Jitsu Club to Address Trauma and Behavioral Struggles

Lafayette, IN, October 9, 2026 — A community initiative in Wyandotte County, established six years ago, is utilizing jiu-jitsu as a tool to help individuals navigate challenges such as trauma, depression, ADHD, and behavioral difficulties. One Club Jiu Jitsu was founded by Ray Freeman, an individual who aged out of the foster care system.

Freeman’s club, located in Wyandotte County, offers jiu-jitsu training with a specific focus on its therapeutic benefits. The program aims to provide a structured and supportive environment for participants seeking to address a range of mental and emotional health concerns.

The establishment of One Club Jiu Jitsu by Freeman, who has personal experience with the foster care system, highlights a commitment to serving individuals facing adversity. The training provided is designed not only to teach martial arts techniques but also to foster resilience and coping mechanisms for common struggles like trauma, depression, and ADHD, as well as broader behavioral challenges.

Details regarding specific program enrollment, operational capacity, or the extent of its impact beyond the stated aims were not provided in the summary.

The organization has been in operation for six years, serving the Wyandotte County area.

Story summarized from the original created by Good Side on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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