#160 What Makes A Great BJJ Business Pt.2: Culture, Camaraderie, Social Events & Good Vibes.
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Does your gym do social events? Do you have a BJJ best mate at your academy?
Most Jiu-jitsu academies call themselves teams. But when you go to training are you looking forward to seeing your friends or dreading the impending doom of getting squashed by strangers? JT & Joey outline what Gyms can do to make complete Strangers the best of friends:
- Post Training Chats- It's not about the Money- Create Real Social Events- What makes Culture?- How to build trust between Strangers The social aspect is a huge part of what makes BJJ great. Understanding your training partners as a person can make a difference on the mat. Great gyms create space and time for their members to socialise.
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