In the Media
Fox45 Feature
Fighting Violence with Martial Arts
November 26, 2022 by Hannah Boettcher and Drew Fox
It's a martial arts group looking to help Baltimore kids fight violence, by teaching fighting techniques.
The Agoge Project isn't just teaching boxing and Jujitsu, it's teaching respect and discipline, to try to change the culture of violence in Baltimore.
WMAR Feature
Jiu-jitsu Program Helps Students with Life Skills and Academics in Baltimore
March 30, 2023 by Brittany Verner
The Agoge Project is a nonprofit that has a free after school program that’s helping kids with life skills and academics, organizers say the program is ultimately aimed to help shape kids into the best version of themselves.
"So in our mission statement, we say that we use boxing and jiu-jitsu and martial arts is the vehicle to cultivate the child," Michael John said, President of the Agoge Project.
BCF Story
Throwback Saturdays Interview
Listen to an interview with a group of our kids on Throwback Saturdays with Larry Lancaster and Mike Nyce on 88.9fm WEAA The Voice of the Community.
This opportunity was made possible by them participating in a field trip with Financial Field Trips. Click the link below to listen.
