Supporting Our
Community Together

The Hendo Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and at risk Boys and Girls in the Temecula Valley

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Our Core Initiatives

Building discipline, confidence, and character—one kid at a time.

The Kids Wrestling & MMA Program is a core pillar of THE HENDO FOUNDATION. Funding from the foundation helps:

Sponsor youth memberships so no child is turned away for financial reasons.

Provide equipment and training gear for kids who can’t afford it.

Support competition fees and travel costs for tournaments.

Create safe, structured training environments with qualified coaches.

Promote discipline, respect, confidence, physical fitness, and goal-setting through combat sports.

Community
Outreach

The Hendo Foundation is dedicated to identifying under-privileged and at-risk youth in our community; giving them a safe, structured environment to grow. Through mentorship, martial arts training, and positive guidance, we create a space where young people can build confidence, develop discipline, and discover their true potential.

Supporting Other Charity Organizations

The Hendo Foundation proudly supports other charitable organizations through our annual events, including Hendo’s Charity Golf Tournament. These efforts help uplift incredible groups like America’s Mighty Warriors, who provide vital support to our veterans after deployment, and War Party Ranch, which protects and empowers Native American women who have survived sexual and physical violence. Through these partnerships, we extend our mission beyond our walls and stand with those fighting for healing, safety, and hope. proceeds donated through this website shall go directly to supporting the Hendo Youth Program. Any money supporting other charitable organizations is raised through a separate platform.

Health &
Wellness

Training and discipline give our youth the structure, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive. By learning to set goals, work hard, and push through challenges, they build lifelong habits that support their physical health, emotional well-being, and overall character. The Hendo Foundation is committed to providing these tools so every young person has the chance to grow stronger—inside and out.

Leadership

We create mentorship and leadership opportunities that give young athletes guidance both inside and outside the gym. By connecting them with experienced coaches and positive role models, we help them build confidence, discipline, and life skills that carry far beyond training. Our goal is to give every kid the support system they need to grow stronger—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

developing friendship
and character

Building a better future through youth development

Dan Henderson is one of the most respected figures in mixed martial arts — a two-time Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling, Pride champion, and UFC icon whose career was built on discipline, perseverance, and character. Through the Hendo Foundation, he brings that same standard to the next generation. The program uses Dan’s lifetime of experience at the highest level of combat sports to teach kids confidence, respect, work ethic, and personal responsibility, both on and off the mats.

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