The Born Strong Foundation was launched to build stronger leaders and communities through martial arts and practical self-defense, fostering violence prevention, anti-bullying, and character development in our structured programs.

Born Strong Martial Arts is dedicated to an underserved community we deeply care about. Executive Director and Co-Founder Glitter Rose has a background in Sales, Events, and Business Management. She is a martial artist and certified Krav Maga instructor. She assisted in opening two martial arts schools in East Dallas, served as Program Director for several years, and was later promoted to General Manager of three locations. Through this experience, she realized that the families who would benefit the most from martial arts training often cannot afford the costs. Like many sports, martial arts require ongoing expenses to progress, and she felt compelled to find a way to make this life skill essential training accessible to low-income and underserved youth.

Her husband and Co-Founder, Mikey Jaramillo, is a Special Education professional at Uplift Education’s Atlas High School and a martial artist. His commitment to community service has been a longstanding passion, and together, they founded Born Strong with his drive to serve and uplift others.

Dear friend and 1st Degree Black Belt, Neb Ermias, joined the mission and brings a wealth of experience and dedication, having worked alongside Mrs. Rose for three years in the same dojo. His loyalty to his students and teammates is commendable, and his knowledge and skill shine in his classes. His support in our mission has been invaluable.

With forces combined, the team at Born Strong is committed to providing quality and essential self defense and martial arts training to a community that can benefit from the mental and physical wellness it provides. Building character through our class discussions and offering programs like our Youth Leadership Volunteer program, our students will grow into leadership positions and advocate for stronger, safe communities. Our students will learn the life skills needed to protect themselves and deescalate dangerous scenarios in crime heavy communities, ultimately resulting in less violence and building stronger unity. 

Our Mission Statement

Born Strong Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the community by offering accessible martial arts educational framework to underprivileged and low-income families. Our mission is to instill discipline, moral fortitude, and strong character in individuals by teaching the core values of respect, perseverance, and responsibility. Through our structured programs, we empower participants by enhancing their leadership skills, confidence, providing essential self-defense skills including but not limited to violence prevention, fostering anti-bullying, and a supportive environment for physical, mental, and emotional growth. By removing barriers to access, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young people and the broader community.