DISCIPLINE. PURPOSE. LEGACY.

Mentorship, financial education, and accountability for young men (17+) in Los Angeles who are ready to execute a real plan.

700+ credit scores improved · 25+ first‑time homebuyers · 20+ years in financial services

We work with young men, parents, and community partners who are serious about long‑term change.

What Does "Militant" Really Mean?

When we say "militant," we mean disciplined, focused, and committed — not violent or reckless. The Militant Legacy Project trains young men to fight for their future with structure, accountability, and real‑world skills.

Who We Serve

We focus on young men (17+) in Los Angeles County who are ready to be coached — plus the parents and community leaders who want structured support for them.

Young Men

Young men who are ready for a concrete plan — not a lecture. You'll get coaching, assignments, and someone holding you accountable to the goals you set.

Parents

Parents who want a structured male presence and clear expectations for their sons. We partner with you so the work continues at home.

Community Leaders

Community leaders and organizations who need a trusted referral program for mentorship and financial education. We accept referrals and report on progress.

Sherman Perryman, Founder of the Militant Legacy Project

Sherman Perryman

Founder & Managing Director

Morehouse College. PMP certified. MBA Jewell College. 20+ years of career experience across Fortune 500 companies including Southern California Edison, Tesla Energy, and Wells Fargo — managing projects up to $15 million.

Author of Dead Men Can't Repent and From Grit to Greatness. Sherman didn't build the Militant Legacy Project from theory. He built it from lived discipline, professional execution, and a belief that mentorship should be earned through results — not degrees alone.

Growing up, Sherman didn't have a playbook. What he had was an obsession with discipline and a refusal to accept that his circumstances defined his ceiling. That mindset carried him from Morehouse College to a 20-year career leading high-stakes projects at some of the largest companies in America.


At Southern California Edison, he managed a $15 million grid modernization initiative. At Tesla Energy, he drove execution on utility-scale programs. At Wells Fargo, he built systems that moved money and managed risk across enterprise operations.


But the work that mattered most was always the work he did off the clock — coaching young men on credit, career planning, and the daily habits that separate intentions from outcomes. In 2025, he formalized that mission as the Militant Legacy Project: a nonprofit built on the principle that young men don't need more inspiration. They need structure, accountability, and someone who's done it.

Morehouse College
PMP Certified,
Managed Projects at SCE
Published Dead Men Can't Repent
Founded the Militant Legacy Project (501(c)(3))

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Sherman was instrumental in helping me start my tax business. He gave me the ins and outs of the industry—real knowledge and experience that set me up for success.

P.M.
Tax Firm Owner
Business Launched

I asked Sherman to mentor my little brother who needed guidance and a man to look up to. Today, my brother owns a trucking company in Atlanta and just bought his first home.

R.S.
Los Angeles
Home Purchased • Business Owner

My son wasn't going to graduate high school. Sherman took him in, pushed him—early morning workouts and all. He graduated. Now he's thriving in the United States Navy.

L.P.
Los Angeles
HS Graduate • Navy Enlisted

Our Core Programs

Every program combines discipline, coaching, and real‑world assignments. No theory without action.

Track What You'll Work On Format
Personal Development Goals for work or school, daily habits, mindset shifts, and accountability systems that stick. Weekly or bi‑weekly 1:1 sessions + monthly cohort check‑ins
Financial Literacy Credit building, budgeting fundamentals, homeownership readiness, and step‑by‑step assignments. Weekly or bi‑weekly 1:1 sessions + structured homework
Full Militant Legacy Combined coaching on discipline, finances, and long‑term life planning. The complete track. Weekly sessions covering both tracks + monthly reviews
You'll leave with clear goals, a written game plan, and someone checking that you actually follow through.

Start Before You Apply

Get Your 90‑Day Legacy Plan (Free)

In one focused session, we help you define one major 90‑day target and a simple weekly review so you stop restarting and actually finish something.

  • Clarify one concrete 90‑day target
  • Break it into weekly non‑negotiables
  • Leave with a one‑page written plan

Join the 7‑Day Discipline Sprint

Seven days of simple, daily challenges to rebuild your word to yourself. Designed for busy young men who keep stopping and starting.

  • Daily text/email prompt with one assignment
  • Focus on time management, habits, and promises kept
  • Day 8: invitation to continue with full coaching

Subscribe to The Perryman Doctrine

Weekly insight on discipline, purpose, and legacy — from the founder's desk. No spam, no fluff.

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Apply for Mentorship

If you're serious about change — for yourself or for a young man you care about — start here. Answer a few questions so we can see if the Militant Legacy Project is the right fit.

Optional — for scheduling and text updates

We review every application. You'll hear from us within 2 business days with next steps.

Contact & Partnerships

Email: militantgrind444@gmail.com

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

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Partnership Inquiries

We work with schools, community organizations, faith institutions, and corporate partners who want to invest in mentorship and financial education for young men in LA County. If you have a referral, want to sponsor a cohort, or explore a partnership, reach out directly.

Discuss a Partnership