Sorn Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Okay, I recognize this is kind of a weird one. But my wife and I plan on moving lakeside in a year and some change. I started taking Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes stateside about a year ago and have really enjoyed them. They're great for staying in shape, keeping the mind sharp, and remaining humble. I'm wondering whether there are similar classes available down there. I'm not beholden to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Any type of practical grappling would be cool: jiu-jitsu (Japanese or Brazilian), judo, sambo, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and I'm sure there are others. The google-machine shows a couple places in Guadalajara but that's a bit of a drive. Thanks in advance for any responsive information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandol Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 There is a ju-jitsu etc. place in Chapala on Gonzalez Gallo opposite the Cristiania Park tennis courts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorn Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Great! Thanks for the information. I'll check it out during our next scouting trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Want to grapple? Go here with a MAGA cap and order a beer at the bar. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Haha, are you well acquainted with this fine looking establishment Angus? Do you and Pedro grapple there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Carrier Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Can anyone confirm the Jiu Jitsu school is still there? I would love more information on the school, maybe a website or the name? We may be moving next year and this will help me decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapalence Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Joe Carrier said: Can anyone confirm the Jiu Jitsu school is still there? I would love more information on the school, maybe a website or the name? We may be moving next year and this will help me decide As of the last time I drove down Gonzalez Gallo, the school was still there, but hat is true today may change tomorrow. Next year? LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 There is also lots grappling and verbal Jiu Jitsu on this forum Are you ready to rrummble ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorn Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Hey there! I was the original poster for this thread oh-so-long-ago and am living down here now. The jiu jitsu situation is, uh, complicated. To answer your question: yes, the place in Chapala seems to be there. However, it appears to be gi-only, and, more problematically, oriented towards children. That's cool but wrecking kids isn't exactly what I'm looking to do, nor consistent with the reputation I wish to develop. Last week, though, I met a guy in a San Antonio bar who said he trained for about 10 years before quitting a year ago. He tried to explain how to contact his former school, which is also in/near San Antonio. But, get this, he said I couldn't really call or go there directly because they're almost never open. Instead, I need to find a bread store because the guy who works there also teaches classes at the school. He'd know when the classes were and could help me out. The problem is that, while the bread store was allegedly just down the street, there's no sign. It's basically just some woman's kitchen. I can't seem to find the bread store, nor have I ran into the guy again. The guy from the bar also said there's another place which, while it does not teach jiu jitsu, specifically, does teach other martial arts. He was complimentary of it as a rival school. I think it is Do No Kai Martial Arts Temple Academy, which is a bit north of Chapala. Another guy, who works out but doesn't train anything, recommended asking at the gym above El Torito in Ajijic. Hope that helps. Wish I could provide more concrete info. I'm working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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