Planning 1 month at PGA in Jan/Feb. Is it still as good as people say

Hey guys! Planning a trip to Phuket in January/February to train at Phuket Grappling Academy for a month, then heading to Koh Tao for some diving.

I’ve only been doing BJJ for about 2 months (classes plus drills at home with my partner and a dummy), so I’m pretty new to this. Most of the Reddit threads I've found about PGA are a couple of years old, so I wanted to check if it's still top tier? Also, is it beginner-friendly enough or am I going to get completely crushed as a fresh white belt? lol

Since Jan/Feb is high season, I'm a bit torn on booking accommodation in Rawai. Should I lock down a monthly place online now, or just book a hotel for 3 days and hunt on FB Marketplace / walk around once I arrive?

Also, any recs for scooter rentals around Saiyuan/Rawai that take cash deposits instead of holding original passports?

Appreciate any advice! Oss 🤙

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC

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