To every veteran in Philadelphia: thank you. Come train with us. Any Philadelphia-area veteran can use code VETERAN for a free adult Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai trial class at The Garden MMA.
To every veteran in Philadelphia: thank you. Come train with us. Whatever branch you served in, whenever you served, and whether or not you've ever set foot in a gym like ours, you are welcome here. This Veterans Day, all of us at The Garden MMA in Germantown want to say it with more than words, so your first class is on us.
Your free trial class: code VETERAN
Any veteran in the Philadelphia area can use code VETERAN for a free adult trial class at The Garden. You don't need to be a member or know anyone here. Pick any adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi or No-Gi) or Muay Thai class on our schedule, enter code VETERAN when you book, and your spot is free. No payment step, nothing to pay at the door.
- How: book at thegardenmma.com/trial?code=VETERAN. The code fills in for you.
- When to book: use the code by Sunday, November 15.
- Experience needed: none. Come as you are. Our coaches will meet you where you are.
Why it matters to train when you're a hero
Service gives you a lot: a mission, a team, a rhythm to every day, and people who have your back. When that chapter ends, many of those things don't come with you. We can't replace them, but we can offer a place where some of them feel familiar again.
A team again. On the mats, nobody trains alone. You need partners to learn, and your partners need you. Every round is a small act of trust between two people, and that trust grows into real friendships. People who walk in as strangers end up looking out for each other.
Structure and routine. Classes run on a schedule, techniques build week by week, and progress is earned one stripe and one session at a time. If you miss having a plan for your day, a class on the calendar is a good place to start.
A physical outlet. Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai ask everything of your body: strength, conditioning, timing and breath. You'll leave tired in the best way, and you'll get stronger and more mobile without counting reps.
A place to let off pressure. For an hour, there's only the next grip, the next combination, the next breath. A lot of people find their head is clearer after training. It isn't therapy, and it doesn't replace care when you need it. It is a good hour.
The discipline you already have. You know how to show up when it's hard, take coaching, and keep going. Those habits carry straight onto the mats, and they will make you a great training partner from day one.
A way to keep serving. Martial arts are taught person to person. Before long, you're the one helping the new person through their first class, holding pads for a teammate, or staying after to drill with someone who's stuck. The mat is one more place to look out for others.
Heroes membership
If you'd like to keep training after your free class, our Heroes membership is for people who serve: military, law enforcement, first responders, teachers and healthcare workers. It's $81 bi-weekly with a 6-month commitment, 10% off our regular Unlimited membership.
Train with us in Germantown
The Garden MMA teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi) and Muay Thai for adults and kids at 4537 Wayne Ave in Germantown, Philadelphia. We're a short trip from Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Roxborough, Manayunk and the rest of Northwest Philly. Check the full class schedule, or watch the video above to see what a night on our mats looks like.
To every veteran in Philadelphia: thank you. We'd be honored to train with you.
Book your free class with code VETERAN →
The Garden MMA · 4537 Wayne Ave, Germantown, Philadelphia
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