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Hamptons Youth Camps Starts Blue Fund To Help Train Local Police Officers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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The Blue Fund sponsored by Hamptons Youth Camps.

The Blue Fund sponsored by Hamptons Youth Camps.

The Blue Fund sponsored by Hamptons Youth Camps.

The Blue Fund sponsored by Hamptons Youth Camps.

Greg Melita, left, with East Hampton Town Police Officer Dan Habe, who was the first to commit to the new program, and Luke McNamara.

Greg Melita, left, with East Hampton Town Police Officer Dan Habe, who was the first to commit to the new program, and Luke McNamara.

Drew Budd on Apr 18, 2023
Brazilian jiu jitsu has proven to be a nonlethal and acceptable form of martial arts for police officers to use in the line of duty, but many are not trained... more

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