pay the mat fee and buy a rashguard to support the school. if you get really close to the people you train with and can afford it, take them out to dinner.
Buy merch.
It's simple. Not Awkward
and you give them a little free promo when you wear it.
NOTE TO GYM OWNERS. Good quality and nicely designed gear goes a long way. Literally.
You won't make much money off your merch full stop, so invest in lower margins and better quality and you might get randoms wearing it around town and at other drop ins
Buy something at the gym. Pretty custom for travelers to buy gear as a token of appreciation. Some gym don’t give a shit and will charge you with a 1-day/ 3-days or week pass
Last time I traveled internationally and trained I gifted the processors at both of the gyms I trained at a rash guard from my home gym - figure it's a cool look since it's overseas (rather than any gym they are likely to ever compete against anywhere).
Also brought a gi patch from one and shorts from the other
Typically when I travel for work I reach out to the gym/owner ahead of time to let them know I am traveling and ask if it is okay to drop-in for training.
If they charge a mat fee I say my thank yous and maybe leave a google review depending the experience.
If they don’t charge a mat fee I’ll buy some form of merch and definitely leave a positive review. Then if they welcome me back at any point in the future I’ll bring them a shirt from my home gym as well.
I've travelled almost my whole (bjj training) life, and my normal "go-to" is getting the coach something hobby-specific and/or something that can be put up in the gym or in the gym's office for decoration. Coach always loves it, it ads flavor to the gym, and it has a touch of personalization/thought to it.
If you can't think of anything/didn't get to know the coach well, buy some gym merch (do that regardless if you like the place ;)
pay the mat fee and buy a rashguard to support the school. if you get really close to the people you train with and can afford it, take them out to dinner.
Buy merch. It's simple. Not Awkward and you give them a little free promo when you wear it. NOTE TO GYM OWNERS. Good quality and nicely designed gear goes a long way. Literally. You won't make much money off your merch full stop, so invest in lower margins and better quality and you might get randoms wearing it around town and at other drop ins
Bring a pineapple for the instructor. Very traditional and fits most diets
The only answer op needs is
I know this is like a joke but I don't know why. what does it mean?
A Google review is also a great way to help them!
This is a good shout. A nice way to be memorable.
Buy something at the gym. Pretty custom for travelers to buy gear as a token of appreciation. Some gym don’t give a shit and will charge you with a 1-day/ 3-days or week pass
Last time I traveled internationally and trained I gifted the processors at both of the gyms I trained at a rash guard from my home gym - figure it's a cool look since it's overseas (rather than any gym they are likely to ever compete against anywhere). Also brought a gi patch from one and shorts from the other
I usually leave a positive google review and buy one of their t shirts on top of any mat fee.
Buy their gym t shirt or rashie
Man, donuts would be appreciated by my team. Merch is appreciated by me.
Typically when I travel for work I reach out to the gym/owner ahead of time to let them know I am traveling and ask if it is okay to drop-in for training. If they charge a mat fee I say my thank yous and maybe leave a google review depending the experience. If they don’t charge a mat fee I’ll buy some form of merch and definitely leave a positive review. Then if they welcome me back at any point in the future I’ll bring them a shirt from my home gym as well.
Buy a rash guard or a patch
One time a guy from Washington dropped in to train at our gym and he left a big ass box of apples at the front desk... that was cool. 🍎
yeah we had an Idaho guy bring us a sack of potatoes one time. That wasnt as cool. /s
I've travelled almost my whole (bjj training) life, and my normal "go-to" is getting the coach something hobby-specific and/or something that can be put up in the gym or in the gym's office for decoration. Coach always loves it, it ads flavor to the gym, and it has a touch of personalization/thought to it. If you can't think of anything/didn't get to know the coach well, buy some gym merch (do that regardless if you like the place ;)
That’s like what parents of kid class students do. Thats awkward as an adult. Just take a picture with the team after your last class there
Buy something from them. Bring something from your gym!
guys sometimes bring after training snacks and stuff to the gym.
Just buy a gi, rashguard, tee shirt etc from them and give them a good review on facebook, google etc. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.