Rules for main forums
- Be nice
- No advertisement
- No events
- No fundraisers
- No topics asking for votes
- Only posts related to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
COVID-19 Gym Closure - How to lessen the financial impact
6 year(s) ago • 526 views • 4 replies
BBBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
It appears that inevitably, all or most gyms will close for a period of time due to the social responsibility of "flattening the curve" and aiding in the fight against spreading COVID-19. I am not a gym owner, I teach and train at a small club. My question is what can be done to lessen the financial burden on the dojo to ensure there is one to come back to when this pandemic ends? I've seen posts on social media suggesting people to not request freezes on their membership fees but in this economy I don't know how many students can afford to do that if the gym closure is a prolonged one. I have already offered to teach for free once the gym re-opens. Any other ideas? What are some of the plans that gym owners have if they don't mind sharing.
MHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I saw atos closed and a few other large gyms. The swfl community bjj leaders are keeping an eye on it. Couple good articles about closing the doors and asking students to help out and still pay dues.
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
While I highly sympathize, BJJ gym owners are not the only self employed / small business owners who will suffer from this, so I think it’s very wrong to ask people to keep paying for something they can’t get (unless they want to, of course). Coffee shops, restaurants, electricians etc can’t expect their customers to keep paying either.
SBBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
While I highly sympathize, BJJ gym owners are not the only self employed / small business owners who will suffer from this, so I think it’s very wrong to ask people to keep paying for something they can’t get (unless they want to, of course). Coffee shops, restaurants, electricians etc can’t expect their customers to keep paying either.
Totally agreed with this. Bjj gym owners are not the only one that affected by this CONVID-19. Few gyms are offering online teaching / seminar. Not sure how thats gonna be done effectively but its a great effort anyway.
JGBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Totally agreed with this. Bjj gym owners are not the only one that affected by this CONVID-19. Few gyms are offering online teaching / seminar. Not sure how thats gonna be done effectively but its a great effort anyway.
Agreed. While definitely a challenging time, I would have to side with gyms looking to at least provide their students some type of service or reciprocity for their students. I've heard schools doing a variety of alternative options for their members:
1. Online classes
2. Free private/s
3. Additional gear
4. Extended membership
5. Reduced monthly rate for a period of time
Just to name a few.
Similar to restaurants who have to close going to really pushing online orders and gift cards, I'm all for business owners trying to make things work during these trying times. And, I don't believe jiu-jitsu gyms should be any different. With that said, as long as the students feel comfortable with paying even if they aren't getting a service then, who am I to judge.
1. Online classes
2. Free private/s
3. Additional gear
4. Extended membership
5. Reduced monthly rate for a period of time
Just to name a few.
Similar to restaurants who have to close going to really pushing online orders and gift cards, I'm all for business owners trying to make things work during these trying times. And, I don't believe jiu-jitsu gyms should be any different. With that said, as long as the students feel comfortable with paying even if they aren't getting a service then, who am I to judge.
