231: Helping Jiu-Jitsu Gym Transplants Feel at Home
With more Jiu-Jitsu gyms and schools popping up all over the place, it’s easier for people to switch gyms and find the one that is right for them and their goals.
How do you integrate new members into your Jiu-Jitsu gym and culture when they’ve been training for a while and are transferring from another gym?
Chapter Highlights:
(00:00) Why Experienced Grapplers Still Feel Awkward When Joining a New Gym
(03:30) The Coach’s Perspective: Questions Every Instructor Should Ask Transfers
(04:08) How to Use Social Media and Off-Mat Hangouts to Build Connection
(07:08) Supporting a Transplant’s Personal Goals (Competing, Teaching & More)
(09:54) Why Gym Fit and Culture Matter Most for Retention
(11:17) Upcoming Events: Costa Rica Camp, White Belt Camp, and Role Model Women’s Camp
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