OUR MISSION

 

The mission behind SISU Dark Horse is to eliminate barriers and provide equal opportunity to training and competitive opportunities in Combat Sports. SISU is a Finnish proverb that stands for relentless determination in the face of extreme adversity. We believe that by training and competing in combat sports, young athletes can develop SISU, which will allow them to overcome any obstacle or adversity they may face both in sports as well as any area of life.
SISU is a Finnish expression which can be defined as “Stoic determination in the face of extreme adversity”.This type of courage is expressed when an individual takes action to overcome the odds against them. The mission behind SISU Dark Horse is to help young individuals overcome barriers and obtain equal access to high level training and competitive opportunities. SISU Dark Horse provides mentorship, educational resources, and financial support to help youth overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Team Dark Horse overcomes Team Buddha in a highly contested dual 41-31

Benefits of Participating in Combat Sports

MILITARY preparation

“When preparing for the military, some sports and activities lay a solid foundation of fitness and mental toughness for the candidate or recruit. One of the best is wrestling.”- MILITARY.COM

Who is most likely to be a first-generation college student?

Division II student-athletes (20%) are more likely to be first-generation students than either Division I (14%) or Division III (15%) student-athletes. Football (25%) and wrestling (23%) have the highest percentages of such students in the NCAA.

 “Wrestling is dangerous”

Statistics show that wrestling is one of the safest sports for young athletes. There is one official in charge of two kids and their safety. Not many other sports have that kind of coverage.”

20 Myths About Wrestling  

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