RESILIENCE & WELLNESS PROGRAM
Our mission is to bolster the connection between the public and Veterans through the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Resilience and Wellness Program. Our vision is to create an environment fostering a strong sense of camaraderie, belonging, and purpose bringing together our communities and those who served. Through the generosity of sponsoring organizations this holistic program positively impacts lives by allowing Veterans and their civilian counterparts to connect through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, Fitness Events, and additional activities endorsed and hosted by the NVMM.
UPCOMING CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS:
Programming
All classes are free, but registration is required. We believe in having a welcoming and safe learning environment for all levels of experience; beginners to advanced individuals are welcome.
M/W/F at 0630. Sa/Sun at 0900
NVMM Jiu Jitsu
Hands-on classes bring world-class instructors and experienced and proven leaders who teach the gentle art of jiu jitsu. The art of Jiu Jitsu helps build confidence, and provides real-world tools to conquer the challenges participants face each day.
Th at 1800, Sun at 0900
NVMM Yoga
Relieve stress, build resilience and maintain optimal fitness with our free NVMM Yoga program. Each Thursday and Sunday, one of our certified instructors will lead a class through basic poses to advanced movements to help you find your inner peace of body and mind.
MEMORIAL DAY 2023
Run, Walk, Ruck and Roll
Join supporters across the nation for the 4th annual National Veterans Memorial and Museum Run, Walk, Ruck and Roll to honor and remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
PAST SPECIAL EVENTS
November 12, 2022
As a part of our Veterans Day celebrations, we offered a free Jiu Jitsu Seminar at the Museum to honor the service of those in our armed forces with guest instructor Vitor Oliveira from the Ronin Training Center.
November 5, 2022
Leading up to our Veterans Day celebrations, PSKC CrossFit joined us for CrossFit Hero Workout, “CHAD,” which honors Navy SEAL Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson, who who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. Through a vigorous workout, we honor Chad’s life and legacy and raise awareness for suicide prevention.
May 2022
Honor Them Together. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s third annual Virtual 1 Mile, 5K and 10K Run, Walk, Ruck and Roll is a family event to honor America’s lost heroes, all service men, and service women, who died defending our country’s safety and freedom. The event featured options to run, walk, ruck, or roll 1 mile or 5k in honor of a lost loved one in your own life or 10K (6.2 miles) to honor those lost from all 6 branches of service, from Friday, May 13th, 2022 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, 2022.
May 28, 2022
Over Memorial Day weekend in 2022, Clintonville CrossFit joined us for CrossFit Hero Workout, “Loredo,” which honors Staff Sergeant Edwardo Loredo, U.S. Army, who was Killed in action while fighting in Afghanistan on June 24, 2010. Through two separate heats, we honor our nation’s fallen heroes.
January 2022
The Museum was honored to host the GallantFew Patriot Challenge National Kickoff at the Museum.
RESILIENCE & WELLNESS PROGRAMMING IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF:
