https://www.backyardbullies-wc.com/

Backyard Bullies Wrestling Club is founded by Justin Boyden, a U.S. military veteran, two-time All-Army Wrestler, and national team coach focused on toughness, accountability, resilience, and leadership beyond the mat. We are partnering with JJ Howland to host a wrestling clinic where 100% of the proceeds are being donated to the athletes of Backyard Bullies Wrestling Club to help assist with their travel, registration, and gear expenses for the 2026-2027 wrestling season. Jacob 'JJ' Howland is a United States Marine Corps veteran, retired competitive wrestler, elite-level combat sports coach, and mental health and addiction recovery advocate known by millions worldwide. With a global social media following of over 1,400,000, JJ stands as a powerful force in the worlds of wrestling, MMA, jiu-jitsu, and veteran's mental health.

From surviving combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom to battling PTSD, addiction, and depression, JJ's life is defined by one word: resilience. And in 2024, he proved that once again by securing a 2nd-place finish at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, a remarkable feat accomplished just months after undergoing a two-level neck fusion surgery to repair blown discs and nerve damage between his C5-C7 vertebrae.