City Champs Foundation

City Champs Foundation offers free martial arts and boxing classes to underserved Milwaukee youth, building confidence and life skills through accessible training since 2017. Founded by local businessman Jared Bell and developed in partnership with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Joshua Janis, City Champs provides no-cost programs that transform young people through martial arts instruction. The organization's coaches are trained to listen with empathy and make learning fun, helping hundreds of Milwaukee area kids develop discipline, respect, and self-confidence while gaining practical self-defense skills and conflict resolution abilities. Beyond physical fitness, City Champs focuses on teaching soft skills like perseverance, leadership, and goal-setting that extend far beyond the gym. The foundation's graduates report life-changing impacts, from newfound confidence and academic aspirations to being the first in their families to pursue college. With a permanent home at Combat Corner since 2022, City Champs continues expanding its reach to ensure every child in the Milwaukee community has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of martial arts.