A Fighting Chance
At A Fighting Chance, our mission is to empower foster and at-risk youth in Los Angeles County through transformative MMA training. We provide middle school, high school, and young adult participants with a comprehensive program that fosters both physical and mental development, promoting resilience, confidence, and holistic growth.
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LEARN ·2025 Grants ChallengeA Fighting Chance Wellness Apprenticeship Pilot
A Fighting Chance will launch a one-year apprenticeship pilot that prepares opportunity youth in Los Angeles for careers in either fitness and/or behavioral health. Participants will receive trauma-informed training in movement-based wellness, peer counseling, and emotional regulation, followed by paid work experience in recovery and support settings. The program creates a pathway from lived experience to employment as fitness coaches, wellness assistants, and peer support workers.