Save Our Gyms

As we all know the effects of COVID-19 have had a tremendous impact on us all. Many of us sadly know of someone or have ourselves suffered a personal loss and for that, our most sincerest thoughts are with you all. We know it’s difficult times for everyone but if we can all come together as a community and share this post with family and friends, we can save our martial art gyms.

 

Fundraiser Objectives Step 1. We are raising funds for Legal Protection for all Martial Arts gyms. 


 Objective : To re-negotiate with property landlord owners so that Jiu Jitsu schools can keep their academies open. 


Also, to have legal protection for all gyms who decide to open and are given citations and fees. 


Martial Arts schools Eviction prevention and/or renegotiate process 

Without a lawyer.

1-Make sure you have a lease 

2-write a letter to your landlord if you are sure you have a lease 

3-compare your property’s rent to the asking prices and actual rents of comparable units in your area. 

4-cite macroeconomics statistics to make your case 

5-offer to sign a new lease. This may lower rent.

6-work off some of your rent through negotiation.


Martial Arts schools Eviction prevention and/or renegotiate process 

With a lawyer. 

1-evaluate your business needs

2-always involve a lawyer 

3-understand your costs 

4-understand your lease options 

5-check market rents 

6-research the property 

7-seek tenant inducements 

8-review termination conditions

9-negotiate leasehold improvements 

10-check for a competitor clause 

11-look at renewal conditions 

12-don’t be quick to sign a new lease 


Our purpose is to provide every gym that is closed due to COVID-19 the financial backing for legal protection as a whole community in order to maintain and reopen our facilities legally. 


Step 2 Acquire and provide the per county guidelines plus recommended state and federal procedures for informative reopening assistance to all martial arts schools. 


Process 

Research each county's guideline for business reopening. 
Present and provide a lawful reopening and COVID-19 prevention plan to each county health department.
Protect martial arts legally with a proper infrastructure that protects from pandemics or scenarios that are related. 
After approval from the county's health department  we recommend all gyms to also follow federal guidelines. 

Step 3 Return to the Mat 


Pre-opening phase 14 days before reopening.


Step 1 Gather and fundraise for each gym the proper prevention supplies. 

     Examples: thermometers, disinfectant solutions, sanitation supplies, face masks, mat solution, ozone machine, etc 


Step 2 Gather and fundraise for each martial arts gym necessary equipment (training dummies or other essentials) for physical distance solo drills.


Step 3 Distribution of all tools and equipment for reopening. 


Step 4 Create an emergency fund for Jiu jitsu schools in case of another shutdown 



Phase 1 Solo Drills 

Phase 2 Limited Contact 

Phase 3 Full Contact with grappling buddy 

Phase 4 Full Contact training for everyone 
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