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Resilience isn't taught in a textbook. Sometimes it's learned on a mat, in ... Resilience isn't taught in a textbook. Sometimes it's learned on a mat, in a gym, in a community that refuses to give up on its young people. Read More

  Resilience isn’t taught in a textbook. Sometimes it’s learned on a…   Resilience isn’t taught in a textbook. Sometimes it’s learned on a mat, in a gym, in a community that refuses to give up on its young people. That’s the world Level Ground has built in Dorchester, and TwinFocus is proud and excited to support them as part of our 20th anniversary campaign, “20 Years of Trust, Impact, and Gratitude.” Level Ground is far more than a martial arts gym. Yes, they offer professional instruction in MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai, free for children and teenagers, and affordable for adults. But what happens at 1490 Dorchester Ave goes well beyond the mat. Through their Student Trainer Program, young people receive academic tutoring, college application support, workforce development training, nutrition education, and 1:1 mentorship. They don’t just learn how to fight, they learn how to build a future. The results speak for themselves.... Read More