Just over a year ago, my kids stepped onto the mats for their first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class.

Like so many families, we were introduced to an incredible community built on discipline, perseverance, humility, and respect. As we traveled to tournaments, I watched young athletes challenge themselves, overcome adversity, and celebrate hard-earned victories.

I also started asking a simple question:

What if a tournament could be more than just a tournament?

What if every event felt like part of a larger adventure?

What if athletes could build something over the course of a season instead of collecting another medal to hang on the wall?

That idea became Kingdom Quest.

Kingdom Quest is a new youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament series designed to create an unforgettable experience for athletes ages 4–16. Inspired by medieval adventure, athletes will earn collectible shield medals, unlock achievement pins, and participate in events that celebrate not only winning, but courage, perseverance, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

We're building Kingdom Quest from the ground up - developing custom awards, securing venues, purchasing equipment, and creating an experience we hope families will look forward to year after year.

Your support will help us bring that vision to life by funding:

🛡️ Custom medals and achievement pins

🏟️ Tournament equipment and venue setup

🥋 Athlete experience enhancements

📣 Community outreach and event production

Whether you choose to contribute, share our campaign, or simply follow along, you're helping build something we hope will become a lasting tradition for the youth grappling community.

This is more than a tournament.

It's a quest.

Welcome to the Kingdom.

🏰 Kingdom Quest Crowdfunding Rewards

👑 BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

👑 Founding Kingdom Sponsor — $10,000

Help build Kingdom Quest from the very beginning.

Businesses at this level become part of the Kingdom Quest story forever, helping create an unforgettable youth grappling experience for generations of young athletes.

Includes:

👑 Founding Kingdom Sponsor designation
👕 Logo on all official athlete event shirts for Years 1 & 2
🛍️ Complimentary vendor space at all Year 1 & Year 2 events (optional)
🌐 Featured on the Kingdom Quest website
📱 Featured sponsor spotlight on social media before each event
🎤 Recognition during opening ceremonies
🛡️ Custom Founding Kingdom Sponsor plaque

🏰 Castle Sponsor — $5,000

Help raise the walls of the Kingdom.

Includes:

👕 Logo on official athlete event shirts (Year 1)
🛍️ Complimentary vendor space at all Year 1 events (optional)
🌐 Featured on the Kingdom Quest website
📱 Sponsor spotlight on social media
🎤 Recognition during opening ceremonies
🛡️ Sponsor appreciation plaque

🛡️ Shield Sponsor — $2,500

Every great quest begins with a strong shield.

Includes:

👕 Logo on Year 1 event shirts
🛍️ Complimentary vendor space at one event (optional)
🌐 Website recognition
📱 Social media spotlight
🛡️ Sponsor appreciation plaque

⚔️ Knight Sponsor — $1,000

Stand beside the Kingdom.

Includes:

🌐 Website recognition
📱 Social media thank-you
🛡️ Sponsor appreciation plaque

🌿 Village Sponsor — $500

Every kingdom is built one family and one business at a time.

Includes:

🌐 Website recognition
📱 Social media thank-you
📜 Certificate of appreciation

🥋 ACADEMY PARTNERSHIPS

🏰 Founding Academy Partner — $5,000

Become a founding academy and help shape the future of Kingdom Quest.

Includes:

🥋 10 Athlete Registration Vouchers
⚡ Priority Registration for all Year 1 Kingdom Quest events (48-hour early access)
👕 Logo on official Year 1 athlete event shirts
🌐 Featured on the Kingdom Quest website
📱 Academy spotlight on social media
🎤 Recognition during opening ceremonies
🏅 Founding Academy plaque

🛡️ Shield Academy Partner — $2,500

Support the next generation of athletes while giving your academy added value throughout the season.

Includes:

🥋 5 Athlete Registration Vouchers
⚡ Priority Registration for all Year 1 events
👕 Logo on official Year 1 athlete event shirts
🌐 Website recognition
📱 Academy spotlight on social media
🏅 Academy appreciation plaque

⚔️ Knight Academy Partner — $1,000

Help build the Kingdom from the ground up.

Includes:

🥋 2 Athlete Registration Vouchers
⚡ Priority Registration for all Year 1 events
🌐 Website recognition
📱 Social media thank-you
🏅 Academy appreciation plaque

❤️ COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Whether you're a parent, athlete, coach, family member, or simply believe in what we're building, every contribution helps create unforgettable experiences for young athletes.

📜 Citizen of the Kingdom — $100

Help lay the foundation.

Includes:

📜 Digital Certificate of Appreciation
🌐 Optional recognition on the Kingdom Quest website

🤝 Friend of the Kingdom — $50

Every quest is built by a community.

Includes:

❤️ Personalized thank-you email

🪙 Kingdom Builder — $25

Help take the next step toward Castle Opener.

Includes:

❤️ Our heartfelt thanks

⚜️ Light the Torch — $10

Be among the very first to help bring Kingdom Quest to life.

Includes:

❤️ Our sincere gratitude

🏰 Why We're Crowdfunding

Kingdom Quest isn't backed by a large corporation or outside investors - it's being built by families, businesses, academies, and a community that believes youth sports can be more than just competition.

Every contribution helps us purchase mats, medals, custom awards, equipment, and everything needed to create an unforgettable experience for young athletes.

Whether you contribute $10 or become a Founding Kingdom Sponsor, you're helping build something we hope will inspire children and families for years to come.

More than a tournament. It's a quest.

All funds raised will be used exclusively to launch and grow Kingdom Quest Youth Grappling Series, including tournament equipment, custom awards, venue expenses, athlete experience enhancements, and operating costs.

The Quest to Build the Kingdom