The most beautiful places you've trained BJJ
Posted Feb 11, 2019, 6:21 PM UTC
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Carpe Diem in Aoyama was amazing.
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That's my go to for when I ever visit Japan
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Am visiting Japan next month, care to share what was so cool about it? I'm curious to visit.
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First of all people speak English. It’s super welcoming, super clean, and the atmosphere in general is just very positive. Definitely give it a go!
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Sounds cool! Will definitely pack my gi and pay a visit. Do you remember what their drop in fee is?
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Don’t remember, I’m sorry. It wasn’t ridiculous if I remember correctly.
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Two years ago I was in Denmark training BJJ. It was my first time looking for a BJJ gym outside the U.S.... so much fun!
Just recently I've discovered there's a group called "BJJ globe trotters" and they travel the world and bring mats with them to train in random places. So where are the coolest places you've trained BJJ?
What I find interesting when traveling is how the culture impacts the BJJ experience a little. (Photo is from Roots athletics in Philadelphia)
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Woah, that place looks like a Lamborghini garage except it's for martial arts.
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I've walked by there. Always thought about dropping in and I wasn't even training at the time.
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Isn’t Gunnar Nelsons gym insane?
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Studio 540 for sure.
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Same. Their locker room is nicer than some high-end gyms and spas
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I trained in a lens flare once, too
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prettiest facility I trained at was probably Legacy BJJ in Glendale CA
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When traveling how do you guys handle clothes/gi after training?
Also, is it acceptable for a newer white belt to visit other gyms or should that be a little later on to appreciate the differences that I might not realize at this early stage?
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Within a month of training I went overseas and dropped Into another gym, ended up rolling with a black belt for the first time that trip. Just goto the beginners classes, also contact them before hand to say your a fresh whitebelt, make sure they allow drop ins, and check there gi policy(I generally always travel with a white gi only)
Also I’ve done two things while traveling, book a hotel near a laundromat, or book a hotel room with a bathtub, and hand wash my gi in a bathtub and hang dry outside.
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Thanks for the info!
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I bring a laundry bag for dirty clothes and I'll find a laundry mat and wash it when ever I can, preferably asap.
I always go on the website/check yelp and yeah calling a day before works. Sometimes gyms will let you in for free if you're traveling but be prepared to pay up $10-$25 for a drop in.
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Thanks for the info!
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A certain gym in Hawaii charged me $50 for a drop in, I’m there expecting a big turn out, it was me and one other guy. But at least I got to have a photo with the professor.
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Haven't been to Hawaii yet, I just imagine green lush landscape and beaches. Is everything near tropical waters?
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Daisy Fresh Jiu Jitsu is the undisputed nicest place to train. Hands down.
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I feel like a BJJ sommelier with this kinda post sips acai in a glass
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If the gym doesn’t stink a little then it’s suspect
It can stink and still... be beautiful!