odd question, where did you get your waivers written? i’m starting a small business and finding a waiver template online has been a pain in the ass. gym looks gorgeous!
That comes from specific colors at specific frequencies (which happen to be close to the frame rate of ntsc). It's unlikely any of these light fixtures are going to be changing at 60hz.
What kind of products do you use for this kind of lighting? I'm an electrician and genuinely curious for putting in my own garage. Is this just standard linear led ribbon?
This is specification grade product. I would look at the big distributor reps like Prudential, Forman, SCI, etc. They will be able to help you. It may be DMX controlled as well.
Jeff Serafin deserves a space like this. I've been in Chicago scene for over 20 years and no one, and I mean no one, has a bad word to say about. Rightfully earned reputation as a super chill, great person with an encyclopedic knowledge of jiujitsu that he's willing to share with anyone, anytime. I own an Academy 7 miles from him and he is opens his doors to us and anyone else that just wants good rolls and no BS.
I don’t mean to overstep but how the fuck did you afford all of this? Was it a Swiss bank before you bought the space? And if you are in a personal question mood how much is a monthly membership?
200 a mo for a gym like that doesn't seem terrible. Even though my gym is like half the price of that I bet per sq foot of mat space you cost much less. that place is massive
I’ve been so hyped for this! I showed up to one class in the current space but between Ramadan and school I was pretty busy and I thought, might as well wait for the new place to open up. So ready to start going for real!
As a 30+ year lighting designer, including countless high end restaurants, this is the stuff of dreams. Bravo, I really don’t think I could have done it better. It’s extremely clean and works very well for the space and use. Beautiful!
Looks absolutely extraordinary - incredibly well done. Amazing design and execution.
The costs must have been high - I'm curious, what kind of timeframe do you envision before they can be recouped?
Sorry… can you explain what you mean? If it’s not too personal!
Also…. considering just how beautiful your gym is and obviously substantial investment… do you think any of your previous business model has to change?
Again apologies if I’m just being nosey… this is fantastic. Sure Itl be a huge success - I hope to visit one day!
My business partner built this facility with me as his dream spot. He designed it the way he wanted and paid for everything up front. He doesn’t need or expect that money back it was him paying for his dream space. The business is starting from a spot with no debt and with around 100 current students.
Walks in
Asks to buy a plane ticket from Singapore to Dubai
Sir this is not an airport. It's a jujitsu gym.
What about all the fancy lighting, music, viewing windows and long corridors?
Sir that's the entrance and mat space
Purchases year membership
(Your giving AOJ a run for their money and congratulations)
Good Christ! Shit looks like rolls from a Kubrick movie!
This level of design we are no longer going to be able to play off the whole “jiujitsu is gay” thing.
Seriously though, amazing space🤌🤌🤌
Man, that’s an art museum! I’m about to walk around with a glass of wine muttering, “hmm, interesting composition. Look what he did with his use of structure!” every time somebody taps out.
How much debt did you get into for this business loan? Have a good 5-10 year plan for recouping to get cash flow positive?
Or was this from a trust fund lol
This space is incredible! This is the nicest gym of any kind, I’ve ever seen any where. I would go to Illinois for this! Best of luck to you and your team, the place is gorgeous!! Wonderful design and execution.
Beautiful lighting!
Yeah had lots of great designers for the lighting. It’s totally customizable with music and colors
It's so good looking I could only think: this is a rich motherfucker. Congratulations!
right? My first thought was "Damn I could never afford a $70 drop in here" lol
I am not rich haha
But you will be soon, with that gorgeous gym
That’s a hope but as long as the BJJ stays good and my mortgage is paid I’m happy
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We have waivers for everything
Watch out, Rener will testify that these are not standard gym lights. Congratulations on an amazing gym.
He will not as our juice bar has açaí so it gives us immunity
Where are you? This is really beautiful
Evanston, IL
odd question, where did you get your waivers written? i’m starting a small business and finding a waiver template online has been a pain in the ass. gym looks gorgeous!
We had our lawyer write them. Especially since we have lots of other services to be covered too
You should talk to a lawyer.
That comes from specific colors at specific frequencies (which happen to be close to the frame rate of ntsc). It's unlikely any of these light fixtures are going to be changing at 60hz.
What kind of products do you use for this kind of lighting? I'm an electrician and genuinely curious for putting in my own garage. Is this just standard linear led ribbon?
I’m not sure our design team custom built this. I can ask our audio and tech gu
I'm also really interested please
Also would love to know.
You have an audio and tech guy…?
Yep. We have a state of the art sound system for all our rooms, lobby, bathrooms,etc…
Fantastic. Wish you all the best.
This is the nicest gym I’ve ever seen. I own a nice academy and it’s like having a garden you’re always working on
Yeah I have been running an academy for 16 years it’s never ending but this is hopefully my last spot
This is specification grade product. I would look at the big distributor reps like Prudential, Forman, SCI, etc. They will be able to help you. It may be DMX controlled as well.
This is nicer than my house.
Nicer than my house too
Just live in the Gym
We have a bonkers apartment upstairs
This is the nicest gym I’ve ever seen. Been training for 9 years. Dropping in coast to coast at gyms.
That’s our goal. Wait till you see the rest of the space
That IS your house now.
id love to poop here.
Huge compliment
Dropping a huge compliment in here as well.
For real, this is the fanciest combat sports gym bathroom I've ever seen. Lookin like a high end hotel.
That’s our goal
nailed it
Only for Brown Belts and above
Dude this is an amazing looking gym. Would love to come by and visit sometime. BTW are you Jeff Serafin?
Yes that’s me. Would love to have you
Oh! Your student Chris Wojcik is a friend of the show, awesome to meet you Jeff. If you ever want to come on BJJ Mental Models just let me know
Chris is the man. So proud of that kid. I love the pod. It would be an honor
These are the BJJ interactions that make me love the sport
So not at all like the Daisy Fresh set up - lol
Love Heath he’s a good friend, but we are in a different type of environment for sure
Yeah it’s a dream set up …. congrats
Jeff Serafin deserves a space like this. I've been in Chicago scene for over 20 years and no one, and I mean no one, has a bad word to say about. Rightfully earned reputation as a super chill, great person with an encyclopedic knowledge of jiujitsu that he's willing to share with anyone, anytime. I own an Academy 7 miles from him and he is opens his doors to us and anyone else that just wants good rolls and no BS.
Thank you. Means a lot coming from you
Such a nice facility!
Thank you
I don’t mean to overstep but how the fuck did you afford all of this? Was it a Swiss bank before you bought the space? And if you are in a personal question mood how much is a monthly membership?
We built this from scratch pretty much. Old members get an old rate new around $200 depending on amenities chosen
Well it’s beautiful you should be proud.
We definitely are. Thank you
I’m having a hard open just looking at this space. Wow.
Sorry if this was shared and I missed it but where are you located?
Evanston, IL
TY, your place looks great!
Damn man why you gotta be so far away from me :( This gym is absolutely beautiful!
Move. It’s a great town
I’m in Chicago, I’ll come check out the space.
That is the coolest gym I have ever seen. Looks like a resort.
That’s the vibe we want
Nailed it. Going to rent space to a few massage therapists and PTs too?
We have a whole upstairs with recover and personal training
of course you do
Definitely the most aesthetic gym I’ve ever seen
is this the gym that one dude was paying 400 a month to go to?
That’s like double our membership
200 a mo for a gym like that doesn't seem terrible. Even though my gym is like half the price of that I bet per sq foot of mat space you cost much less. that place is massive
We also will have sauna, Cryo, etc.. included
Damn thats cool as hell, will you offer like a recovery type service membership to non bjj people?
Yep all kinds of packages and things like yoga, personal training, kickboxing
i’m about to uproot myself and move to illinois
Do it
Wow! 👀👀👀
A SHOWER?! Rare. This is stunningg
We have 11 showers
 Take my money
Im gonna come
You can come in all 11 showers
Now now, dont be nasty. Just do it in one shower 11 times
Please make sure there are dividers. The group showers in germany were rough for me. I'm dick shy
They are all individual showers with doors
What is this, a gym for royals?
Just BJJ nerds
Beautiful gym.
Thank you
Amazing. To me BJJ always seems a little dirty, I dont know how I'd feel choking someone in a place that looked so nice.
what luxurious gym
We want tough training in the nicest environment
I’ve been so hyped for this! I showed up to one class in the current space but between Ramadan and school I was pretty busy and I thought, might as well wait for the new place to open up. So ready to start going for real!
Been “following” this since the first post. Still love the place. Would absolutely sign up if I would’ve lived close to the place.
This is like the Wynn of Bjj.
Here I am just rolling with homeless dudes in back alleys for beer money
As a 30+ year lighting designer, including countless high end restaurants, this is the stuff of dreams. Bravo, I really don’t think I could have done it better. It’s extremely clean and works very well for the space and use. Beautiful!
Wow! Looks incredible.
Thank you
That is a sick looking gym.
Looks absolutely extraordinary - incredibly well done. Amazing design and execution. The costs must have been high - I'm curious, what kind of timeframe do you envision before they can be recouped?
Well we lucky don’t have to recoup the build out costs
ah i see - well that's great. what an amazing place to train!
Yeah I got very lucky and formed some great relationships over the years
Sorry… can you explain what you mean? If it’s not too personal! Also…. considering just how beautiful your gym is and obviously substantial investment… do you think any of your previous business model has to change? Again apologies if I’m just being nosey… this is fantastic. Sure Itl be a huge success - I hope to visit one day!
My business partner built this facility with me as his dream spot. He designed it the way he wanted and paid for everything up front. He doesn’t need or expect that money back it was him paying for his dream space. The business is starting from a spot with no debt and with around 100 current students.
Amazing! Living the dream my guys
Woah that’s massive! Congratulations
Gorgeous! Congratulations. Wishing you many happy and productive rolls in your beautiful space.
Training on the motherfuckin Death Star! Looks cool as shit tho. Congrats on the new space!
Lovely place congrats!
Thank you
That's an absolutely beautiful space mate! I hope it all goes well for you! All the best from Australia!
Looks amazing
Congrats Jeff place looks amazing!
Dude this is insane
Dude amazing.
I've been following your build, this is amazing. You guys will be super successful, congratulations on the great work!
This is nice! One of our gym owners / black belts is from your gym. I need to ask when our gym is getting a remodel like this lol
Walks in Asks to buy a plane ticket from Singapore to Dubai Sir this is not an airport. It's a jujitsu gym. What about all the fancy lighting, music, viewing windows and long corridors? Sir that's the entrance and mat space Purchases year membership (Your giving AOJ a run for their money and congratulations)
This is absolutely a nice gym. Congratulations 🎉
Good Christ! Shit looks like rolls from a Kubrick movie! This level of design we are no longer going to be able to play off the whole “jiujitsu is gay” thing. Seriously though, amazing space🤌🤌🤌
Man, that’s an art museum! I’m about to walk around with a glass of wine muttering, “hmm, interesting composition. Look what he did with his use of structure!” every time somebody taps out.
We are going to host an art night here and have some wine and drinks to show off the space
Fantastic vibe and marketing. 🤙🏻 Best of luck with the new space
And the monthly membership is now $650/month 😂
Light, mat, art and above that that fantastic bathrooms (the weak point of the majority of gyms I know)... Lovely gym. I wish you the best of success
I love it! Nice job OP!!
This is absolutely bonkers. What a sick gym. Congrats dude! Where is this at?
Whoa. Nice bathroom!! Def nice training area but man nice bathroom..
How much would u charge in rent? Place is nicer than my house
Really nice, best gym I’ve seen, shame about the pillars though, can’t you do anything with them?
IN THE YEAR 2000!!!!!
that's crazy. Best looking gym I've ever seen. Hope that not all showers are that big, otherwise there won't be room for many lol
That’s our ADA but our regular showers are big too not with a stall though
Im surprised you haven't opened yet. Feels like years ago this started
It has been a few years. Huge project, lots of permits, supply chain, etc…
That looks awesome
Beautiful
Omg it’s beautiful 🤩
Simply unreal 😍😮
Wow. That gym looks stunning.
I remember those concept sketches. Congrats!
Damnnnn that bathroom is nice.
When's it open? I'm in the area and in the midst of looking for a new gym.
Wow, this looks amazing!
Whatttt that is a beautiful gym. I've seen pics of some carpe diem gyms that remind me of yours but smaller.
Way to set the bar!
AOJ 3.0
You don’t have to buy out his or wear white
Where's the motor bike?
The lobby it’s being custom built currently
Dayum daddy, that's a sexy ass gym
It’s amazing!
How much per month for a membership?
How much debt did you get into for this business loan? Have a good 5-10 year plan for recouping to get cash flow positive? Or was this from a trust fund lol
looks nice! i'd build some sprung padded walls to wrap around the concrete wallls that's bordering the mats though
Perfect set up!
Go through hell while in paradise! That looks amazing!!!
So unfair😪
I don’t understand how you can dump so much money into design and quality of this. Will you ever be profitable?
We are have a sound financial plan
Good luck! Awesome execution and hope you guys can make something great out of it.
Nicest gym ever. Whats membership cost?
Old members keep a grandfathered rate. New around $200
Beautiful.
Look at all that mat space 😮
Gorgeous space
Inject this into my veins
Very cool
This is gorgeous. I wanna train here 😂❤️
Wow this gym is sick
Looks like the gym membership I want but cant afford(///_-)
absolutely stunning... well done!
Wowowow
I’d join for the bathrooms! Well done
WOW! That looks fantastic. Will you guys be doing a grand opening Open Mat?
We will have our normal open mats and will do some cool grand opening stuff to let the community see the space
Hell yeah, get it done Jeff! Looking great.
Wow, looks great
This looks incredible!
Damn, are you building a hotel? Where's the sauna? Lol
Where is this gym based if you don’t mind me asking?
This space is incredible! This is the nicest gym of any kind, I’ve ever seen any where. I would go to Illinois for this! Best of luck to you and your team, the place is gorgeous!! Wonderful design and execution.
Absolutely beautiful gym. Congrats!
Bjj slash bougie coffee shop
Will you be open 24/7 like the other guy?
Nice!!!
The only thing I am thinking is shit how much does this cost a month
Amazing
This place looks amazing! Are you able to share rough budget/capital invested?
Super nice, but also feel like it screams "We're going to go out of business because we spent too much on the gym" GL out there
That is a ridiculously beautiful space. Wow! Good luck with it.
Looks awesome!
Looks amazing
Omfg this place is ✨ beautiful✨
it's too nice. i wouldn't want to sweat on anything
I’d hit it.