I cannot praise Odins Halls BJJ enough, if you're looking for a short review here you go, this is the best Martial Arts gym I have been to and I’d also argue that this may very well be the best Martial Arts spot in Vegas.
I originally came to this gym around the 2019 time frame as a young middle schooler who had fallen out of love with the sport just a few years back, I already had some experience with Jiu Jitsu and Judo in my elementary years but did to complications and a faltering love for the sport and so had decided to leave the gym. Coming to Odins Halls BJJ was the best experience I've had as a young Martial artist, even in 2019, Coach Odin, or Coach Steve was always the man, an expert in his craft whilst also being very easy to understand and a great man to talk with in general. A big contrast to where I came from originally, is no disrespect towards them, but I enjoy the calmer attitude Coach brings. He finds a really good balance between this and his competitive teaching skills. It's no bullshit, especially when you're gearing up for competition. You’ll be worked, you’ll be forced to improve on the worst areas of your game, and you’ll have to show dedication to what you want to accomplish. The coach and his assistant coaches are always there for that process, they provide you with all the necessary knowledge you need to be great and will always be there for you in your corner when you are on that mat, guiding you. I don't think I could give enough praise to the coaches there, especially Coach Steve. They help promote one of the best cultures in any Martial arts gym, whether you are new and looking to exercise, learn self-difference, compete, and beyond, there's a crowd of people here for you. The friendliest people I've seen out of any gym I’ve been to, always willing to help you out when you ask, a certain kind of positivity within the gym that’ll rub off on you one way or another. People enjoy their time, and others take constant 3-5 minute rolls preparing for the next competition. As I said, this is a gym for ALL types of martial artists. You can't go wrong coming to Odins Halls. You see only glimpses of this gym's greatness on social media.
Around the 2019-2020 time frame, I left the gym due to a knee injury, after that came the pandemic, and suddenly I was out of the game for 4 years. During this time away I went to High School and was given glimpses of the “real world”. A lot of bads to go with the goods, and a lot more altercations than I had previously been used to. During this time and my first alteration, I knew I needed to go back to the gym. With a different mindset and a new end goal. I came back to Odins Halls and was introduced to their new Muay Thai and MMA programs, with new faces and coaches I had not been used to. But, as Odins Halls do, welcomed me back with friendly faces and open arms. Every class they offer is amazing, from Adults to kids, beginners to intermediates, and grappling to striking. Odins Halls has everything here for you and a dedicated team to help you grow as a Martial Artist. This is like another home to me, a family I can always come back to and a family worth fighting (or competing) for. This is a place for growth, I know I've grown so much just by committing my time to this gym. I returned at the ladder end of 16, and am now freshly 18 and have obtained my blue belt through dedication, blood, and sweat. I don't ever plan on stopping, I'm just getting started. Odins Halls BJJ instilled that confidence within me. That Dog mentality. I can only thank the gym and Coach Odin for that. I encourage anyone on the fence and unsure of martial arts to try it and try it here.
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Posted 1 year ago