Joining the AJTKD volunteer community has been an extraordinary experience. Working with people from all around the world has been such a great experience for me. The team creates a very supportive environment for personal and community growth, and knowing that I'm having a positive impact in the lives of children from Brazil makes it even better. It’s inspiring to be part of such a passionate group that makes a real difference both locally and globally.
Volunteering with AJTKD has been a life-changing experience for me. I had the opportunity to contribute to their educational curriculum, more specifically events that focused on sustainability. It's amazing to see how sports can be a tool for both personal growth and environmental awareness, and it's being done by a team that is so passionate and professional. I'm always happy to contribute with their cause!
Volunteering with AJTKD has been an incredible experience. I've had the chance to help with various tasks and see the kids grow more confident and environmentally aware brings an immense sense of fulfillment. I'm proud to be part of this amazing team.
A AJTKD tem sido maravilhosa para os meus filhos. Além de aprenderem o esporte, eles estão mais conscientes sobre o meio ambiente. O projeto ensina as crianças a cuidarem da natureza e isso é muito importante. Fico muito satisfeita e grata pelo impacto positivo na vida do meu filho e na nossa comunidade. Gratidão a todos os professor e voluntários!
Meu filho melhorou muito na escola depois de ter entrado pra aula de taekwondo e também em casa. Ele adora os treinos e os professores são muito atenciosos com as crianças. O projeto é uma benção pra nossa comunidade!
I'm Laura from Poland, and volunteering with AJTKD has been amazing! The energy and dedication of everyone involved are so inspiring. I loved seeing how sports can empower kids and bring positive change to the community. It's been a fun and inspiring journey. I'm so happy to have been a part of it!
Coming from Germany, I was impressed by their focus on social impact and community support through martial arts. The dedication of the staff and the positive changes in the participants' lives are truly remarkable. It's been a privilege to be part of such a meaningful initiative.
I learned about AJTKD in 2023 and have become a big supporter ever since. They do such great work empowering children and youth from the favelas in Rio. I'm proud to have supported them as a volunteer, and look forward to contributing more in the future. :)
A associação fez uma grande diferença na vida dos meus filhos. Sou grata pela atenção dos mestres e professores. Espero que continuem esse lindo trabalho.
My journey with AJTKD has been transformative. Starting as a student, I experienced firsthand the dedication and passion that they bring to taekwondo and personal development. Now, as a volunteer, instructor and Administrative Director, I am proud to contribute to an organization that not only fosters discipline and excellence in its students but also champions sustainability and social impact. AJTKD has been instrumental in shaping my values and career, and I am grateful to be part of such a dynamic and impactful community.
I have been volunteering with AJTKD for over two months, and it has been an incredible ride. I find their work for children and Rio De Janeiro's vulnerable populations very inspiring. I have not met the founder yet but, I can bet he is an empath at heart. Sadly, because I am an online volunteer, I don't get to directly interact with the students. However, listening to testimonials from students and former students about how AJTKD changed their lives gives me a sense of purpose. I feel like I am a part of a great humanitarian cause. Although I am an ocean away from Brazil, the staff makes working remotely almost not noticeable. I have e-met some members of the team with whom we've worked on a good number of projects together. Though I am only a volunteer, I feel my work is valued and highly appreciated.
AJTKD is a place to be! Be it volunteers, full-time staff or students this place inspires us all to be better people.
I worked as a volunteer with AJTKD since the last March. In those months, Danilo and Tianhui, my points of contact, followed me very carefully in carrying out the various activities.
I am very satisfied with my volunteering time with AJTKD, I love their projects and the resilience with which they carry them out.
I have been volunteering with AJTKD since February 2022, and the experience has been fabulous! It is my first time doing fundraising. My supervisor and colleagues have supported and helped me in various ways! My teammates have given me flexible training and detailed instructions on fundraising, strategic planning, budget planning, progress tracking and evaluation. In the meantime, I have learned to be a team coordinator to pass on the experiences and learning to new members. Before I joined the international fundraising team (online) I had never really got my hands on development programming on the ground. As a development researcher and now a coordinator at an NGO, I have gained fresh learning and reflections on development programming, from strategic design, planning, the last mile of implementation, mid-term and final evaluation as well as improvements to make post-project period. A big thank you to the AJTKD team for their warm welcome to every one of the team, passion to continue their endeavor, and open arms to international young talents! Hopefully, I can bring the passion and experiences I get from here to other corners of the world where they are needed!
Working with AJTKD has been an incredible experience. The work of this non profit association has changed so many lives of children and women living in deprived areas of Rio de Janeiro.
Working with this AMAZING team has changed my life too. The multicultural experience and the educational activities have had a big impact in my life and I am looking forward to keep collaborating with them :)
My name is Towela Mkanda I am a youth yoga instructor and volunteer with AJTKD. I connected with AJTKD in 2022 and will happily be volunteering with them for the rest of my life.
AJTKD provides the resources and opportunities I wish I had as a child and the fact that they are providing these resources to underserved communities who would most likely not have these opportunities due to a lack to disposable income is PHENOMENAL!!
They are truly doing all they can to prepare the children for the future while also educating children about the environment.
I truly believe the world would be a much better place if more of us aspired to help the global youth in a similar manner.
My experience with AJTKD is quite a healthy one. I was intrigued by the organization's work culture and the support received from the members. I would always look forward to work with AJTKD in the future.
I supported AJTKD as a volunteer and had an awesome experience being able to learn about association's main objectivies and helping achieving its goals with fundraising proposals.
The Jadir Taekwondo Association changes lives of brazilians and help the development of youth in state of Rio de Janeiro.
This is an committed organization to make their best effort in order to improve their community's surrounding and to improve people in marginalized areas. The passion and dedication they put is remarkable. They have created a very well prepared team that works consistently to improve children, women, and their community.
It's really inspiring to see the passion of the founder and staff members. They really love helping their community, taking the right action, and making people's lives better each and every day.
AJTKD is a great initiative that brings hope and strength to the most needed communities in Rio. They have a dedicated leaders and outstanding staff. As a Chinese volunteer based Rio, I am so happy to contribute to this great cause with the most inspiring and diverse team!
I only have good things to say about the Jadir Taekwondo Association. I am amazed by the work they do with the children in their community, as well as with their families. How much they help them in so many ways, promoting peace and safety, making their lives better and giving them hope in the future, providing them the knowledge and tools to thrive out of hard living conditions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Non profits like this deserve all the help we can offer, because everything will go towards the community and their charity work.
Tenho muito orgulho de fazer parte da AJTKD há quase 20 anos, eu comecei como aluno e hoje sou professor. Sinto-me muito feliz de poder replicar os ensinamentos da AJTKD a outras crianças e jovens que assim como eu, aspiram em ser faixa preta. Os ensinamentos vão além da sala de treino, são valores que todos os participantes levam para vida toda.
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I started at the project in 2003, after a lecture given at my school by Master Jadir. I graduated as a black belt and today I'm a teacher at the project, helping other young people have access to the sport. The experiences of the project became unforgettable. The development of abilities, the importance of having a good school performance associated with the principles and values of Taekwondo have brought a new direction in the lives of many young people.
A Associação Jadir de Taekwondo e os professores a cada dia inspira mais os participantes a buscar melhorias na sua vida, dentro e fora da sala de treino. Promovendo valores e ajudando a moldar os futuros cidadãos, transformando suas vidas. Muitas palmas para o mestre Jadir e toda a equipa da AJTKD. Todos vocês fazem um trabalho fantástico
Admiro muito todos da Ajtkd, Além do incentivar a prática do esporte e a saúde, promove a inclusão social dos menos favorecidos e faz diversas ações sociais, incentivando e mostrando diversos caminho para vida. Sou muito grato de ter participado dos projetos da Ajtkd.
Pessoas maravilhosas, que trabalham com tanto carinho para mudar o futuro de todas as crianças e jovens.
Conheci o projeto da Associação Jadir e fiquei muito empolgado com o impacto que esse projeto tem na vida de todas essas crianças que são atendidas. Acredito que o trabalho feito por todos da AJTKD esteja realmente mudando o mundo para melhor, pois ensina muito mais que o esporte.
Eu conheci a Associação Jadir de Taekwondo a uns dez anos e sempre vi o quanto toda a equipe é preocupada com os os participantes de suas atividades e seus familiares. Eles realmente estão preocupados em transformar a vida de crianças e jovens. Pessoas maravilhosas que prestam serviço maravilhoso em sua comunidade. Só tenho a agradecer e parabenizar a toda AJTKD por tudo.
A Associação Jadir é maravilhosa em tudo que faz, as pessoas são muito dedicadas e competentes, sempre dispostas a ajudar e sou muito fã do trabalho dela.
Comecei a frequentar as atividades do projeto quando era adolescente e hoje faço parte do grupo de voluntários com muito orgulho. A Ajtkd por 20 anos vem ajudando vem transformando a vida de crianças, jovens e suas famílias.
Ajudei em ações da AJTKD e posso dizer com toda certeza que os profissionais que atuam na entidade são os mais capacitados e 100% dedicados a atender aos participantes e suas famílias da melhor forma possível. Fico muito feliz em fazer parte desta entidade.
Minha família foi atendida pelos projetos da AJTKD e hoje posso dizer o quanto foi importante para todos o suporte que recebemos. A AJTKD vem durante anos conseguindo realizar um maravilhoso trabalho em prol de sua comunidade, impactando e engajando todos os participantes de seus projetos. Uma organização fenomenal.
Como não enaltecer ao máximo essa belíssima organização que fez e faz por tantas crianças e jovens da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, tenho um enorme respeito e gratidão a AJTKD por sempre dar o seu melhor em tudo que faz. Por isso é uma entidade de excelência.
We have worked with AJTKD for years and we keep following their work and we keep seeing the great impact they are having in people's lives. We love the people who are committed to the cause and will support them with much passion.
I think this project very important because it is a example of the prevention and dialogue with the community. The government should support it. So, I love so much the philosophy of the martial art that the Master Jadir teaches for us.
O projeto é maravilhoso. Quando eu o conheci, percebi a dedicação do mestre Jadir, junto dos professores Danilo e Flávio para com os alunos. As aulas são fundamentais para toda comunidade em que ele atua, na melhoria do condicionamento físico, a resistência corporal, a coordenação motora, além de melhorar a paciência, disciplina, educação, concentração e humor (saio sempre de lá bem feliz) de cada um. O AJTKD é fundamental e necessário. Falo isso pois sendo Psicopedagoga, sei o quanto atividades como lutas (no caso Taekwondo) são essenciais na formação das crianças. Não satisfeitos em fazem esse trabalho maravilhoso com crianças, eles também se disponibilizam em ajudar jovens e adultos carentes. Doar o seu tempo em algum tão bonito, é cada vez mais raro, e tudo que eles fazem no projeto deve ser MUITO valorizado.
“Conheci o projeto quando eu era adolescente. Comecei a treinar com o Mestre Jadir e a acompanhar todo o trabalho que ele desenvolvia. Na época eu estava no segundo grau. Entrei para a faculdade de Jornalismo e os projetos que ele desenvolvia continuavam crescendo. Novas oportunidades apareceram e, além da prática do Taekwondo, a AJTKD me proporcionou uma das experiências mais gratificantes da minha vida: apresentar um programa de televisão. Nosso programa era inovador, especializado em Taekwondo e no Terceiro Setor. Toda a equipe envolvida se desenvolveu profissionalmente e pudemos levar conhecimento para um número ainda maior de pessoas. Hoje o trabalho da AJTKD continua impactando positivamente muitas vidas e contribuindo para um mundo melhor. Bom demais fazer parte dessa história!”
A AJTKD oferece um serviço de extrema qualidade promovendo a inserção gratuita de crianças, jovens e adultos ao esporte com base na essência dos princípios filosóficos do TAEKWONDO, contribuindo assim para o desenvolvimento do indivíduo como ser humano e quem sabe até um futuro atleta.
Sou grato por fazer parte desse time.
O Projeto Taekwondo Comunitário faz parte da história da minha vida. A cobrança e o incentivo com relação aos estudos foi fundamental para meu crescimento profissional. Atualmente, sou Doutor em engenharia, professor universitário e ministro aulas no projeto, onde estou passando para os alunos tudo aquilo que o mestre Jadir sempre me ensinou: treinar e estudar para ser um campeão no esporte e na vida. É gratificante poder contribuir para que outros jovens encontrem, como eu, um caminho melhor na vida.
The Jadir Taekwondo association had a great positive impact on my life. I met Master Jadir when I was going through a very tough period in my young life. There I have discovered a close-knit group that served as the foundation to help me overcome my struggles. I learned the meaning of family away from home. I learned about self-confidence, respect and dedication. I am very grateful to Master Jadir and everyone who contributed in any way to the Association during the period I attended the Project. I live in a far city nowadays, but I still keep in contact with the folks there and instead of receiving aid I now provide help to the association and the ones that are served by them in any way I can.
Comment to the photo: I am the third guy from left to the right wearing a dark shirt and camo shorts. On that day I won the gold medal on a Taekwondo state championship in Rio de Janeiro.
I love sports. In special, taekwondo, for its philosophy and its teachings. Some or them I use in my day by day life.
The beautiful project "Taekwondo Comunitário" began in 2000 with the foundation of Jadir Taekwondo Association. I had the honor of helping Jadir Association in its Basic Basket Campaigns for poor families. Many talents were revealed by "Taekwondo Comunitario" project.
I am pianist and I see how important this Association is for youth, kids and their families who live in needy areas of Rio de Janeiro.
Comecei apenas como aluno, hoje sou entusiasta do projeto e testemunha do quanto ele tem sido importante para nossa comunidade e quantas vidas já foram e estão sendo transformadas pelo trabalho do mestre Jadir voltado para a formação em valores humanos, por meio do esporte.
I started practicing Taekwondo with Master Jadir in the Community Taekwondo Project. After graduating as a black belt, I started teaching children and youth. The project goes far beyond the practice of physical activities. Sport values and other cross-cutting themes are also addressed in the project. We aim to contribute to the integration, socialization and development of students' physical, motor and cognitive abilities.