The Keep It In The Ring Foundation was created by American Fighter President Jeff Adler and Rich Franklin to advocate non-violence and build character in youth. This is done through after school sports, martial arts, and life skills programs.  We help young people learn about life so they can respect it. 

The fighting in MMA is real contact, but it is a controlled sport, with rules, referees, and medical doctors.  It is up to us to differentiate the art form of mixed martial arts from dangerous street violence.