The Fiber Podcast: Kevin & Lexi of Southern Soul Academy | Gis for Growth

About this episode

Hosts Garret O'Leary and Steve Smith discuss the Gis for Growth program with Kevin and Lexi from Southern Soul Academy, focusing on its impact on underprivileged youth through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In this episode of The Fiber, hosts Garret O'Leary and Steve Smith sit down with Kevin and Lexi from Southern Soul Academy to talk about their inspiring program, Gis for Growth. This initiative gives underprivileged kids the opportunity to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for free, helping them build confidence, discipline, and community through martial arts. Kevin and Lexi share how the program began, the impact it’s having on young lives, and their vision for expanding its reach. Tune in for a ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Garret O'Leary, Steve Smith

Guests: Kevin, Lexi

Topics covered

• youth programs
• martial arts
• community building
• confidence
• discipline

Keywords

• Gis for Growth
• Southern Soul Academy
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• youth empowerment
• martial arts training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Soul Academy, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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