Second this - I only trained there for 3 weeks, but they had a very inclusive atmosphere and were super beginner friendly. Beginner/fundamentals classes were well organized - they rotate through a "curriculum" where they focus on a different position/skill each week and do lots of drills and positional sparring, which is probably a more efficient way to learn as a newbie than long sessions of free rolling/flailing around. Very safety oriented, no aggressive meatheads. Owners and coaches were all friendly and approachable too
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Reply to comment by PhillyGuitar_Dude in Anybody know a good judo/jujitsu gym in Philly that is queer friendly? by DecentDissent
Second this - I only trained there for 3 weeks, but they had a very inclusive atmosphere and were super beginner friendly. Beginner/fundamentals classes were well organized - they rotate through a "curriculum" where they focus on a different position/skill each week and do lots of drills and positional sparring, which is probably a more efficient way to learn as a newbie than long sessions of free rolling/flailing around. Very safety oriented, no aggressive meatheads. Owners and coaches were all friendly and approachable too