Family

One of the things I look for in Jiu Jitsu gyms I train at, and look to cultivate at Chuva is a family environment. People should feel respected, valued, and comfortable in our place. Sometimes there’s sacrifices that are made for the betterment of your training partners. I personally had to stop rolling hard with one of my favorite training partners, because our communal injury rate was escalating. Treat the gym like your family, make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone, and be the same person on the mat that you are off.