4 Signs IT IS TIME To Find A New Gym

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

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[@stans9293]

One question you need to ask yourself is "Are you doing all the basics that you have been reminded to do over and over". If not, you will be bringing your lack of attention to detail with you to a new gym and you will have the same result

[@h4z]

I straight up jumped from boxing to kickboxing because of similar reasons. Competed and trained boxing for a number of years but I needed a new change of scenary. So far it's been a great learning experience!

[@shootits48]

It's hard to change schools especially if you consider location.

[@JShear3050]

I quit my gym 3 months ago because I was experiencing everything in this video. Now I'm receiving training where I'm learning exponentially more then before.

[@ReverentGhost]

I had been training at my Gym since 2011/2012 but been training overall since childhood. I trained there for a couple of years before communicating to my coach I wanted to fight in MMA/Kickboxing. I think I was 20 or 21, no job, driving 1 hour to my gym to train 5x a week, 3-4hours per session. My coach never supported or endorsed me fighting other than competing in bjj tournaments and 2 amateur boxing fights. In my time there I saw newer and less experienced people than I be given more attention and opportunity than me to achieve the same goals I was working towards. I did seminars, took private lessons with him, etc. I’m not sure what more my coach wanted from me, or what I was missing that he didn’t see in me. I left the gym in 2024, and it sucked because I loved the environment and the friends I made and trained with all those years. I’m still bitter about it all to be honest.

[@carloiscool11]

have you asked him this ?

[@ReverentGhost]

@@carloiscool11 no unfortunately. Wish I had tried harder to have a 1 to 1 with him about this

[@Niborino9409]

My situation is more that there are no other kickboxing clubs nearby. But we are in the start only so it will get much better. Hard to know what we need to learn and when etc

[@juelz713]

Great video, sometimes I leave a gym, because I don't fit in

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

That's a valid reason as well. You want to feel you're at the right place with the right people.

[@LTtvCombatSports]

I did the same thing two years ago so I feel what you’re saying

[@Gogoplata56]

I train bjj.. I've Ben with this gym/school 2 years. I pay $100 dollars 💵 a month, train with the same dudes. (Not bad dudes) But I've learned they're game.. and vise versa. New people never really stay. And when I try to talk to the head instructor.. he always seems to not have much to say. What should I do?

[@poodleman3356]

I feel like gyms have a honeymoon phase where everything is great in the start and then 6 months later you start to feel like the coaches aren't as interested in you, or you realize the negatives

[@bluwater1422]

​@@poodleman3356sadly true

[@Dmvgold1995]

I’m a lefty and I knew it was time to go when I asked the instructor to demonstrate the drill for someone that is southpaw (or is a right hander facing a left hander) and he just said “we’re not doing anything southpaw right now” like wtf dude lmao that’s my normal stance and the one I’m most comfortable in and probably would be in majority of a fight. I get not wanting to detract from the majority of class but imo as an instructor you need to be able to adjust a meet the needs of specific students at times too.

[@babatundeswana9361]

I have experienced at my current thai boxing gym. The head instructors disappears alot. But they got two good instructors

[@ElDrHouse2010]

instructors have to be as passionate about fighting as you are. There is no best style or rigid training routine, the best style is the style that adapts to new trends & keeps learning.

[@Giorgi_Shalamberidze]

This guy is amazing, you can find any kind of information fighter needs on this channel

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chan_serv]

Hey Gabe, thanks so much for posting this video, especially regarding the point on injuries. I’m in my early 30s now but many of the coaches/trainers at my gym seem to train everyone as if they’re in their prime 20s physically. I had been frustrated lately, having gotten several injuries over the last few years on my hands/wrists that had put me out for months at a time, and just recently getting an ankle injury that’s put me out right before a competition in May that we were training for. Although I’ve been with this gym for nearly a decade at this point, this video definitely has me thinking today if I should start considering another gym that maybe knows better how to work with fighters that are a bit older and maybe transitioning out of the competing stage. Thanks again!

[@berosar]

Can't you just skip a class? Are the lessons themselves too intense for you?

[@Tonjevic]

It might also help to add in extra strength, conditioning, stretching, and flexibility work at this stage. And rehab exercises such as remedial band work on trouble spots and twinges, before they worsen. I’m also in my early thirties and have noticed the much slower recovery rate relative to my younger gymmates, but these things have helped me keep up or outpace them. Another thing I have found useful has been running. Along with the bloodflow and recovery benefits of the run itself, I think good cardio is really helpful generally. I stay much more controlled and responsive in sparring when I’m not gassed and sloppy. All this having been said, maybe you also need to spar lighter? I think with the right approach there’s no reason you can’t stay injury free deep into your thirties and beyond.

[@kriotobomi3765]

You are still young

[@jasperamerican6642]

you have a weak mindset

[@chan_serv]

@@jasperamerican6642 I have nothing to prove and know I’m strong, but we all go through hills and valleys which is why I’m sharing some of my thoughts with the channel. Despite the traditional martial arts “strong mindset” of push harder and never back up, sometimes a different approach is needed, which is why this video exists, no?

[@rodrigoeduardosotodragicev1332]

one on the bests youtube channels in the moment. brilliant poins view and analisis. good advices very very useful

[@alexchen6634]

Really needed this video 🙏🏻

[@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL]

*Intresting points made. It can be hard to leave a gym if your friends with people there & live near by as it’s more then just a gym to train at it can allso be a social circle & extended family* *It’s not allways the gym’s fault if your not progressing. Are you stretching in your spare time ? lifting weights ? Running/Cardio. or are you turning up 3 times a week & eating doughnuts & watching tv in your spare time ?* *It’s a very diffrent thing to leave a gym due to not progressing v a lack of accountability.*

[@bidibum]

Given that we’re actually practicing consistently, respecting our limits but giving it all, being humble and respectful toward our training partners and yeah, basically that we’re not the actual problem

[@ayske1]

#4 is amazing but I wonder if many coaches do that!!

[@SH1V13]

What a crazy coincidence! I'm in the thumbnail photo in the featured boxing gym 🤣 Funny, it's like the video is talking to me

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

This was such an amazing episode Gabriel I have all of these points in these videos checked off from my gym, the 4th tip is the most important tip, because not everyone has the same style and you have to teach different styles to different people, something might work for some people and for other people it will not work, overall such an amazing video Gabriel, keep up the great content as always! 🎉

[@jamielondon6436]

This is also good advice for instructors on what not to do or what do look out for to improve yourself. :-)

[@mondaymorning1]

Gabriel, would you be fine to show us the small tricks for southpaw stance? In my gym, there is just another guy in the round of nearly 30 people who is a lefty, too. So this would really help! Thanks for all the great content, looking forward to more of your intelligent videos. Cheers :)

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Ah yes. The southpaw can be tricky (if they know how to use it). I'll try to get a video made.

[@mondaymorning1]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial That would be fantastic, thank you! Looking forward to seeing your tipps and tricks :)

[@Q-Mac_]

I can't wait for this video.@@GabrielVargaOfficial

[@joshuageorge7246]

The final drop for me was when my gym was doing all vs all "fun" sparring as warm-up. I thought it was ridiculous tbh because I'm aiming for K1 fights.

[@VinOptimaxxx]

Is that so bad? It is only a warm up, and it's more beneficial to your technique than burpees

[@chescaandthebullymaguire5420]

Can you make a video that hot to condition your shoulder when it got hit

[@mikem9980]

#4 is a good point and I've seen a lot of gyms big and small end up making this mistake.

[@nednoah1]

Defense is the most important.. That's why there's such a thing as martial arts in the first place... "self defense"

[@BachelorOfMartialArts]

I wish I’d seen this video a few weeks ago :P I was constantly getting hurt at my gym and every time I went to 1 class I would end up having to take a week off to heal It sucked to realize the gym wasn’t what I’d hoped it was, but accepting that made leaving a lot less painful (no pun intended :P)

[@mega1283]

Yeah, I am taking a break from the gym I trained at, and honestly, I am thinking of making it prement. The classes were basically becoming fitness classes rather than martial arts training. All because the owner need to work out make up for their bad eating habits ( his own words, we have to do all these because i over ate on the weekend). Not mention all the no contacts injuries people were getting from this since they were doing them all with bad form. As someone who works in the field of biomecanics and wants to be able to move/train to later age, I no longer want to be part of that.

[@derekbk9093]

This unfortunately happens at many times of gyms. Boxing, bjj, Muay Thai. Lessons taught by students while the owner/head instructor does less and less. Most of the classes end up being useless for the advanced. Moving gyms isn’t necessarily the best option especially if choices are limited. Find training partners you can train with on the side or do privates with the right type of people.

[@AK41]

This was such a great video topic I really enjoyed. Lots of good insight on this as I am also sorta in this situation. At my gym, the main instructor there who always teaches classes is great, also known him for many years. He is a very accomplished retired fighter and has lots of experience. However, I am not feeling that his teaching is a good fit for me when learning BJJ. His entire game is good, but i am struggling to improve by BJJ skills whenever he teaches, as the moves are complicated and I find his instruction not very clear. Maybe his methods are not good for me? Or is it me? Since I can only go twice a week to train, but I been contemplating leaving this gym to go elsewhere to find ways to improve my skills despite me knowing the coach and having several friends here that I’ve known for many years

[@yizzymx]

Is it normal in jiu jitsu gyms to treat newcomers as experimented athletes? I went to my first lesson last monday and the coach and the other guys just treated me as if I was already supposed to know everything about bjj. I found it quite strange that everyone had to do the same thing in class and everyone expected me to keep up with their pace, strength, ability and experience. Honestly felt kinda bad plus I hurt my neck due to rolling with the other guys. Any advice?

[@eriscyborgd]

Go to another gym

[@jonpicojones4032]

Not good ones, I’ve been to BJJ gyms where they treat newbies, like newbies. I’ve also been to some where they expect you to know what to do, and drill random things. Not a good experience, find somewhere that won’t end up with you regretting your training when you wake up almost every time.

[@twistedcoffee1187]

Hi Gabriel sensei, did you just watch RISE ELDORADO on 3/17 ? You should review Miguel Trindade of the fight night as he was formidably strong and he's your weight class!

[@Steve-iq2ux]

Pure gold

[@devriestown]

Yeah, definitely, the trainers/ coaches make or brake a gym👍 I've trained in some run-down gyms with amazing trainers. It was the best tough training and people who made me become better. I've trained and some big name gyms that were a joke. Trainer's just living of the name of the gym and not interested.

[@poatan_55]

Can you please make a video about the technique of Donovan Wisse!!!

[@ThmTheT]

Looking forward to the course, but i have a question. I enrolled for the course but live in Europe. So the streams are around 3am which is not doable for me, will they be recorded?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yes. Live videos can be viewed after. I believe it will be in your inbox the following day.

[@ThmTheT]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Great, thanks for the reply 🙏🏻

[@DropDee44]

Is the price for the strike ready course now 99$, or 149$? The website says 99, but when I want to sign up it charges 149$.

[@Chess123-ll6tx]

Hey i was looking at ur website where u book online zoom classes and it says its fully booked until 2026 atleast, stoped scrolling after that. is it issues with the website or are u fully booked??

[@benhallo1553]

Please time stamp the videos

[@LeftEyeofRa]

Stop having a short attention span and watch it.

[@ronmka8931]

@@LeftEyeofRalmao the first 2 mins of his videos are fluff

[@samholden1339]

@@ronmka8931Then fuckin double tap and skip it?? 🤦‍♂️My god people are lazy as shit nowadays… even on the internet 😂

[@LTtvCombatSports]

@@LeftEyeofRathat’s the problem with people in today’s society short attention spans is pretty especially for grown ass people

[@babatundeswana9361]

Why don't you start your own gym

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I don't want to teach full time while being a pro fighter. That advice was given to me years ago. Choose one or the other.

[@babatundeswana9361]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial so maybe when you retire open a gym?

[@devriestown]

Yes i understand. Im 35 now . I'm not going to become a champion. My goals are different. No more weight classes to worry about. But still training like an animal for self-defense . And so people don't mess with me on the construction site.

[@Black.mountain._]

This guy….😂