Foundations has been an phenomenal place for a complete beginner with 0 martial arts experience like myself try something new. The Friday and Sunday fundamentals classes offer a really fun and welcoming learning environment with great instructors. The Foundations team have consistently gone above and beyond to remove barriers of entry, including providing helpful beginner safety tips, loaner gis for those without, and a free trial period for new members.
May 2024
Can't recommend doing BJJ here enough. I train both No-gi & Yes- Gi here and the instructors are all great. I also attend the Open Mat training. Which is wonderfully supportive for any technique I am working out with a wide range of people from around the city who come here.It's wonderful atmosphere, I have seen new people, visiting practitioners, and people return to training walk in and all be welcomed. Doing jiu jitsu in Madison means doing it at Foundations.
May 2024
Having trained in many gyms, I can say that the environment and culture of Foundations is top-notch. You couldn't ask for a more welcoming, open gym to train BJJ at. All of the instructors have thoughtful instruction and the curriculum is logical and well-taught. The gym is continuously growing with an exciting trajectory (more classes, guests, camps, etc. being offered). Arun is very communicative with all email/logistical info, and an all-around rad person, blackbelt, and leader. So grateful to have found an awesome place to train at!
Foundations has been an phenomenal place for a complete beginner with 0 martial arts experience like myself try something new. The Friday and Sunday fundamentals classes offer a really fun and welcoming learning environment with great instructors. The Foundations team have consistently gone above and beyond to remove barriers of entry, including providing helpful beginner safety tips, loaner gis for those without, and a free trial period for new members.
Can't recommend doing BJJ here enough. I train both No-gi & Yes- Gi here and the instructors are all great. I also attend the Open Mat training. Which is wonderfully supportive for any technique I am working out with a wide range of people from around the city who come here.It's wonderful atmosphere, I have seen new people, visiting practitioners, and people return to training walk in and all be welcomed. Doing jiu jitsu in Madison means doing it at Foundations.
Having trained in many gyms, I can say that the environment and culture of Foundations is top-notch. You couldn't ask for a more welcoming, open gym to train BJJ at. All of the instructors have thoughtful instruction and the curriculum is logical and well-taught. The gym is continuously growing with an exciting trajectory (more classes, guests, camps, etc. being offered). Arun is very communicative with all email/logistical info, and an all-around rad person, blackbelt, and leader. So grateful to have found an awesome place to train at!