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I have been training martial arts for almost 20 years, and teaching for almost 10.
I have competed professionally and trained at many gyms across Australia.
This is just my opinion, and although I would not enjoy being part of the gym and want nothing to do with them, I'd still probably somewhat enjoy the training. But, this was my experience, and yours might differ.
I've known the people who run this gym for quite some time now, but have never been to try this place out.
They were always a bit culty and inflexible but this was a whole new level.
Trial classes and casual visits are a staple and industry standard. This gym is memberships only. They offer 0 flexibility.
So, just to check it out I sat around for a while to watch the classes. The classes weren't particularly energetic or engaging, but it's easier to seem that way from the side-lines. However, not energetic pretty much sums this place up.
The facility:
The gym has a corporate aesthetic and you can really feel it with all the branding, huge posters, and the 4 screens on the wall cycling through the gym brand and brand sponsors. And, in case that wasn't enough to help you realise where you were, everybody there has to where Camden Valley Wrestling branded training gear.
But, the mats do look great, clean, and very spacious.
Basically, this is the most corporate and soulless looking gym I have ever seen and I would rather train anywhere else. This is not a martial arts gym.
Now, if you don't care for a martial arts experience, like what corporatism is doing to Australia, just want some decent Brazilian Ju-jitsu and wrestling training, and don't mind having to buy their training gear just to train there, then this is probably a decent place to look into.
Be warned, Slight Cult Vibes.
Further elaboration on a disappointing experience:
Martial Arts is so much more than what this gym does.
Martial Arts is a commitment to learning, development, and growth. Not just in physical skills and attributes, but morally and in character. This gym lacks any connection to that.
If you want to be involved in martial arts and part of a wholesome community, this ain't it.
Disappointing to see, do better Smeaton Grange.