The "Maganda /ma.ɡanˈda/ Project" began in 2010. The vision of the organization is to provide free self - defense course which is rooted in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We believe that every person can awaken their inner strength through spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional healing. The project was started to empower young girls and women to take ownership of their innate strength in any environment they find themselves in, which can include professional settings, schools, churches, and public places. Our goal is for every person to receive some form of healing and recognition of inner strength by participating in the self-defense courses.

One of the first facilities we taught our courses was for a rehabilitation facility in Orange County, California. It was a facility for young women who are recovering from substance dependency. The young women's mannerisms changed after their first class. They were laughing and smiling after each class in which they learned self-defense techniques that are easy to remember. We were astonished at the changes in their self-confidence when they learned more about accessing their inner strength. It was a moment that awakened our hearts to love and serve others using our passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.