So you’ve decided to pull the trigger and try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), are you looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym near me and not sure what to look for?
Excellent! Now lets talk about what BJJ gyms typically offer and how to avoid the wrong gym.
Studies show typically the first Jiu Jitsu gym you visit will most likely be the one you join.
Rarely does a person who is trialling a class visit another gym after their first trial class.
What does that mean? We’ll lets unpack that for a second.
The first BJJ gym usually offers BJJ and the humbling experience a beginner will experience can be experienced at any gym.
But that is the hook.
Often it’s important to be aware that yes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is hard everywhere as a beginner. But BJJ gym themselves are very different.
When searching for BJJ or Jiu Jitsu gyms near me and finding one that suits your current availability is not doing your pursuit of good training justice.
While being able to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be done at almost any BJJ gym in Sydney, the goal is to find the right gym for you.
So question number one should be why are you searching for a BJJ gym near me?
Do you want to get good enough to compete?
Is this a pursuit of a new hobby?
Or do you just want to get fit and have fun?
These are really important questions to consider. The answer will often be dictate your first step.
Competition Gyms
Competition focused gyms are intense, they demand a level of commitment and rarely give a lot of attention to beginners who are just starting. For a hobbyist this is a horrible decision for a new gym. Your lack of intensity and the pace that these gyms train will surely put you off training BJJ in general. It’s a sink or swim mentality one in which many beginners find themselves drowning
Family Friendly Gyms
Family orientated BJJ gyms are not intense and don’t place a large emphasis on competing but more on community, engagement and a social scene. These gyms are not a great choice for anyone looking to be on the competition scene at a later stage. Your competitiveness and intensity may not be appreciated and sometimes even frowned upon. People will often use words like “going to hard”, “too intense” or even “spazzy” (the spazzy tag may actually be true though). While the program may be great the teaching method is completely different.
Hybrid BJJ Gyms
This brings us to the best choice for beginners which is a hybrid gym. One which fosters competition but also understands casual hobbyists and enthusiasts who just want to have fun and enjoy their training.
Those 3 categories can provide a valuable insight in the first step of what one should look out for when joining a new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym in Sydney or anywhere else for that matter.
Secondly read some of their Google reviews
Google keeps gyms accountable for good and bad behaviour. A great gym culture will have detailed feedback, maybe even some picture and testimonials from current and past members. It will tell you about the coaching/teaching and what the gym is good and bad at
Photos and videos will also be a great way to see the gym and maybe even read or see the coaches stories and results. Social media is an amazing tool that tells you the gyms history and backstory. When is was established what its done for members and how the gym looks
Facilities
One of the most overlooked aspects of finding a new gym is what it has to offer!
Yes all gyms will teach Jiu Jitsu but what else does the gym have?
Weights gym? Lockers? Clean Showers? Training rooms? Open kitchen? Large mat space? Clean mats? Is the gym new or really really old?
Don’t forget you will be spending years and years at this place. At the very least spend it at a gym that offers the best of everything.
Location
While most start with this as the first priority it should be the least on your priority list. Why?
For the right gym and the right coach you will travel and go out of your way. It happens all the time. And that is because progress is worth sacrifice. Results are priceless. And being happy is invaluable.
The right Jiu Jitsu gym will change your life and that is not an over exaggeration believe me
Apex BJJ – Jiu Jitsu Gym Near Me
Now lets talk about Apex BJJ
Where does Apex BJJ fit into all of this?
Apex BJJ is definitely in the hybrid category, serious enough for seasoned competitors but also super beginner friendly. With a culture that is fun, inviting and friendly.
What you get with an Apex BJJ membership?
- A Brand new gym! Not an old property that was refurbished and falling apart
- A host of amazing coaches (over 7 and counting)
- So many classes to choose from
- Judo and Wrestling included
- Free Pilates for members
- World class training and focus
- Your very own locker with gifts
- A huge men’s and women’s change room
- Private brand new showers
- Full access to a complete weights gym
- Over 220 square meters of mat space
- Full Kitchen with some free drinks snacks for members
- Free onsite parking no time limits no fines
- Members seating area, viewing areas. Parents can also work and watch their kids with facilities for laptops and devices
- The list goes on…
The training and coaching at Apex is second to none.
Learn fundamental Jiu Jitsu while also learning a complete and comprehensive ground game. We do not shy away from techniques usually reserved for “higher belts”. At Apex you can expect to learn, advanced and intermediate techniques and concepts. These include advanced guard retention and passing, leg locks and entries. Takedowns which include Wrestling and Judo classes.
“A complete grappler must be proficient in all areas“
It is a staple of our gym that we want to build a complete grappler. One that is strong in every aspect of the game.
Come find out what most of Western Sydney is talking about
Still Searching For A Jiu Jitsu Gym Near Me?
For the short time we have been open our coaching and technical proficiency has blown people away. Find out what our members already know. And that is that development and growth are synonymous with Apex
