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I absolutely love the BJJ classes here. The instruction is excellent, the staff is friendly, helpful and well organized and the facilities are great. All this comes together to create an environment where the students help each other learn and improve. It is this that really does it for me. PAMA is not just a place to train, it is a community of friends. BJJ is hard. It can be demoralizing. Having helpful, encouraging friends to train with is what keeps me coming back. It is this that will push me to finally get that black belt some day.

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I love coming here. I have improved my Muay Thai technique. A lot of experienced students in the class make sparring fun. Beyond all of this PAMA is a community.

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Great place to train and has the largest media presence I've ever experienced in any of the BJJ gyms I've trained at. That is a good thing because it lets you know what you are signing up for and makes the gym culture available to see online. And it is a great culture which is very friendly and welcoming of new students and has a desire to see people continuously improve whether it is BJJ or Muay Thai.

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Excellent Women’s Self Defense class! Walked away with several very good techniques.

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I recently moved to the area and dropped by to check out the bjj classes. I've been training bjj for the better part of a decade and can say without a doubt that this has been one of the most welcoming gyms I've ever experienced. Great instruction with a good mix of belt levels that gives everyone an opportunity to learn.

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I like to get to know a school for a while before giving a review. That said, I've been training in PAMA's BJJ program for about a year now. I came to this school as a 2 stripe blue belt and have had training from several different places over the years. I can say honestly that the Pendergrass brothers have succeeded at creating and continuously cultivating an amazing environment for learning. You feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. And regardless of whether you've never trained before or have been training for decades, there is something here to learn and grow in for everyone. The instructors are patient, love what they do and can break down concepts in ways anyone can understand. The culture here at PAMA is consistently positive and inclusive. Classes are organized well and more experienced students (upper belts) are always willing to help those looking for guidance. If you're looking for a place to train, just stop by PAMA and see for yourself.

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The professionalism of the staff is unmatched. All of the instructors are great with kids. Both of my kids love being here.

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This is a great to train both mind and body in the art of BJJ. The main instructors, Guy and Rob, are knowledge and care about their students. I was particularly impressed that they (and other instructors) already knew my name despite not having formally introduced myself to them. That’s a little thing, but it meant they want to know who is coming to their facility. As well, the other students, particularly the upper belts, are great training partners. In my experience, they know when to go hard and also when to help a beginner out. PAMA is an excellent place to train and to be a part of a community looking to improve themselves on and off the mats.

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What Can Being Part of the Martial Arts Community Do for You?

February 10, 2023

When you sign up for a martial arts class, you’re doing more than working out or improving your physical and mental health. You’re becoming part of the martial arts family, a community of people who are brought together by a shared interest.

Your martial arts journey isn’t only about your personal quest to become physically fit or learn how to defend yourself. It’s your opportunity to become part of the martial arts community and find friends and colleagues who share your interests and will support you as you learn and grow.

What is the Martial Arts Community?

While some communities form because of geography and nothing more, the martial arts community is unique in that it brings together people of different ages, education levels, and fitness levels to share a common experience in the martial arts.

The martial arts community isn’t a monolith. By that, we mean that it encompasses large and small groups of people who practice martial arts in its many forms. The global community consists of thousands of smaller communities within martial arts schools, towns, cities, and regions.

If you practice martial arts, you’re part of the martial arts community. You share a passion with everyone else in the community and whichever martial art you practice, you are a valued member.

What Are the Benefits of the Martial Arts Community?

Now, let’s review some of the most important benefits of being part of the martial arts community.

  1. Social support. When you are part of the martial arts community, you have a built-in network of social support as you take classes and master the martial art of your choice. Whether you’re studying Mixed Martial Arts or Muay Thai, you’ll be surrounded by peers who support your choice and will provide encouragement every step of the way.
  2. Accountability. Undertaking any new endeavor is challenging and having one or more accountability partners can help you stick to your plan and reach your goals. In the martial arts community, you have access to a whole group of people who will be there to keep you accountable (and who will ask you to keep them accountable in return.)
  3. Sense of belonging. One of the hallmarks of any community is a sense of belonging. All members of a community should feel that they belong and are a valued member of the community. In the martial arts community, you’ll be embraced and welcomed.
  4. Fun. There are a lot of benefits to learning karate and other martial arts, but perhaps the best is that it’s fun! When you join the martial arts community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy yourself as you get your body and mind in shape.

Whether you’re learning a martial art for self-defense or simply for fun, you can take advantage of being part of a tight-knit community of like-minded people.

How Does the Martial Arts Community Give Back?

One of the best things about the martial arts community is its desire to give back. Here are some ways that volunteerism shines among martial artists.

  • Food drives. Local communities often have families who lack the money to buy nutritious food. Martial arts schools and individuals often volunteer to collect food to donate.
  • Fundraising for underprivileged students. Not every family can afford to send their child to martial arts classes, but volunteers can solicit donations for scholarships.
  • Providing free self-defense training. Domestic violence is a widespread problem, and many martial arts schools provide free self-defense classes to women in shelters, so they can defend themselves if the need arises.

You can see that the martial arts community consists of vibrant, caring people who are eager to support one another and do what they can to improve life for people in the community at large.

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts proudly serves the Wake Forest, Wakefield, and Raleigh NC areas. For more information about us check out: www.bjjnc.com.

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