Cobra Scholarship Program

Changing Lives Through Jiu-Jitsu

The Cobra Youth Scholarship Foundation is a program dedicated to supporting kids in our community. Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we give underserved youth the chance to grow stronger, more confident, and more disciplined, while gaining life skills and mentorship that last a lifetime.

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Young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students in training uniforms practicing techniques in formation on blue mats at Cobra BJJ academy in Plano, Texas

Proudly serving kids in Plano, TX and the North Dallas community

What We Do

We transform lives by opening doors that poverty often closes. Many of the students we serve cannot afford after school programs or sports, leaving them without safe and structured opportunities to grow. With your support, the Cobra Youth Scholarship Foundation removes financial barriers and gives them a path to confidence, discipline, and resilience through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

How your support makes this possible:

🥋 Jiu Jitsu Training

Confidence through discipline, practical self-defense, and life-long skills.

🌟 Mentorship

Positive role models who guide, encourage, and hold students accountable.

🧭 Life Skills

Leadership, teamwork, and responsibility that extend beyond the mats.

💚 Health & Wellness

Improved fitness, nutrition awareness, and healthier lifestyle choices.

🏆 Competition

Opportunities to test skills, build resilience, and grow through achievement.

🤝 Community

A safe, supportive team environment that feels like family.

Your generosity doesn't just fund classes — it creates role models, healthy lifestyles, and brighter futures.

Where We Serve

We serve students throughout the North Dallas area, with training taking place in Plano, TX in partnership with Cobra BJJ, a professional martial arts academy.

Cobra BJJ provides world-class instruction in a safe, supportive environment where students learn respect, discipline, and perseverance alongside technical martial arts skills.

Who Qualifies

Ages four through twenty six who live in Plano or the North Dallas area may apply. Priority goes to low income households, single parent families, youth facing challenging circumstances, and students who show commitment to growth in martial arts. There is no cost to families. Scholarships are fully donor funded.

How it works

Apply online through the Apply Now button. Applications are reviewed by a panel. Priority is based on order of application and need. If funds are limited, eligible applicants may join a waitlist.

Program expectations and renewal

Scholarships are renewed each year based on regular attendance, positive behavior, and steady effort in school so students stay on track on and off the mats. Parent involvement is welcome but not required.

Coverage

Scholarships cover training tuition at Cobra BJJ, uniforms and gear, mentorship, and tournament support when it is appropriate. When there is need, the program may also help with transportation or tutoring. Everything is free to families.

The Results

This is how our students' lives change after joining the program.

🎯 Discipline & Focus

Students develop consistency, better study habits, and stronger school performance.

💪 Confidence & Self-Esteem

Kids learn to believe in themselves, overcome fear, and replace doubt with courage.

🤝 Respect & Leadership

Builds character and accountability, creating better relationships at home, school, and in the community.

🔥 Resilience & Perseverance

Teaches students how to bounce back from setbacks, stay calm under pressure, and never give up.

🏃‍♂️ Physical Fitness

Improves health, energy, and body image through fun, challenging training.

🏆 Goal Achievement

Instills the discipline to set goals, track progress, and celebrate personal milestones.

Through our program, families report powerful changes: more confidence, focus, resilience, and healthier habits. Cobra BJJ has been helping kids for 16 years, and this program extends their mission to serve even more children who need these life-changing opportunities.

Voices from Our Community

"My son has completely transformed since starting Jiu Jitsu. His grades improved, he's more confident, and he's learned to handle conflicts peacefully. This program gave him a second family."
Maria Rodriguez
Parent of scholarship recipient
"The discipline I learned on the mats helped me focus in school. I went from struggling with my grades to making honor roll. Jiu Jitsu taught me that I can do hard things."
James Thompson
Age 16, scholarship recipient
"This program doesn't just teach martial arts—it builds character. I've watched these kids grow into confident, respectful young people who support each other like family."
Sebastian Black
Cobra BJJ Instructor