Brayden

Brayden Ruff is a world champion in Jiujitsu out of Brooksville Florida, He trains several times a week with great grades in school.

Placed 39th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Brayden in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Brayden is leading the martial art in jiujitsu, he is learning discipline on and off the mats. Brayden has ADHD and this sport has changed his life in so many ways. Brayden now helps with the little kids classes with his professor. All at the same time keeping his school grades up and helping around the house.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Brayden’s professor has talks one on one with him making sure he is doing the right things off the mats keeping respect were ever he goes.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

When Brayden won a tournament and his opponent was crying , Brayden slowed the situation down and made sure he was good, hugging him and a sign of respect.

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