Warriors in the Garden

Paige Ivette × Rana Willink
August 2–3, 2025 • The Garden MMA • Philadelphia

A Summer Gathering for Women Who Train

This event didn’t start with a plan. It started with a phone call and a laugh. I told Paige I needed to come train with her and Rana again. Her response? “Then we’ll come to you.”

So we did what women who train do best — we made it happen fast.

I met Paige three years ago at the East Coast Women’s No Gi Camp. We clicked immediately: two Leos hyping each other up between rounds. I helped with her first women’s camp, handling travel and capturing photos. Her energy has always been contagious — like sunshine that can leglock you.

Rana and I met at Legion, where we had the kind of wild blue belt scrambles that make your soul leave your body. I got submitted four or five times in one roll, and we just laughed through all of it. What stuck with me was her work ethic. She was still a blue belt at her level — no shortcuts, no fast promotions, just showing up and doing the work.

We wanted to bring that same energy to Philly. Not a staged event. Not a photo op. Just a weekend for women who train — who want solid rounds, clean technique, and space to grow without pressure.

We’re calling it Warriors in the Garden, and it’s built for the ones who roll hard, help each other up, and bring it every time. We’re seizing the summer by a buggy choke and a smile.

What You Get

  • 🥋 Two full days of Gi & No-Gi training with Paige & Rana
  • 📚 Live technique sessions + Q&A
  • 👕 Free limited-edition rash guard (register by July 15)
  • 🚺 Women-only training space with dedicated mats
  • 🔥 Access to on-site sauna all weekend
  • 🅿️ Free private parking
  • 🌍 Need hotel or travel help? Reach out to Keren

Event Details

🔥 Co‑Ed Seminar – Sunday, August 3 @ 2 PM

Location: The Garden MMA – 4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia

Cap off the Warriors in the Garden weekend with what’s shaping up to be the premier Jiu‑Jitsu event on the East Coast.

Join powerhouse athletes Paige Ivette & Rana Willink for a dynamic co‑ed seminar designed to elevate your game. Whether you're rolling all weekend or just jumping in, this session delivers unmatched energy, elite technique, and real warrior spirit.

This event is open to all levels, all genders, all affiliations. Come ready. Come sharp.

🔥 Register Now — $75 Co‑Ed Spot

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📍 Location: The Garden MMA, 4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia
📅 Dates: August 2 and 3, 2025
💵 Cost: $150 for the full weekend
🎁 Bonus: Free rash guard if registered by July 15
📬 Contact: keren@thegardenmma.com
215-753-5557

Nearby Hotels (Under $300/night, Parking or Train Access)

Travelling from out of town? Share a room! These hotels offer either free parking or easy SEPTA train access to Wayne Junction — all under $300 per night.

  • Motel 6 King of Prussia — ~$84/night, free parking, ~8 mi/15 min drive
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge — ~$168/night, free parking, ~6 mi/10 min drive
  • Courtyard by Marriott Devon/Villanova — ~$179/night, free parking, ~2 mi/5 min drive
  • Club Quarters Rittenhouse Square — ~$113/night, valet parking, Septa Reading Line to Wayne Junction (~30 min) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Motel/Holiday Inn Express King of Prussia — ~$95/night, free parking, ~8 mi/15 min drive
  • Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia City Avenue — ~$126/night, valet parking, walk-and-train to Wayne Junction (~1 mi + train) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia — ~$149/night, free parking, ~3.5 mi/7 min drive :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Notes: Hilton Garden Inn is steps from City Ave, with on-site valet and a short train ride on SEPTA’s Main Line to Wayne Junction. Holiday Inn Express offers a budget-friendly option with free parking just off the Paoli/Thorndale corridor.

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Randy’s Gi Workshop Weekend

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Randy’s Gi Workshop Weekend

Level up your Jiu-Jitsu game with Black Belt Randy at The Garden MMA!

Join us on Saturday, 8/31, and Sunday, 9/1, for two days of Gi-focused training suitable for all levels. 

Only $30 per session or free for the Garden MMA members. 

Get ready to roll at 10 AM both days! 🥋 Followed by an open mat at noon 🪴

Saturday 8/31 and Sunday 9/1 

Saturday will be mainly focusing on side control escapes that utilize hip escapes and turning in. 

We will be going over the finer details and strategies to get out of side control for good, along with retention concepts, so you never even end up there! 

Sunday will be the basics of outside chain passing. Along with layering your passes for maximum efficiency.

This is for all levels! Anyone can get something out of this!


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Saturday, August 31, 2024
Start - 10:00 AM (America/New_York)
Sunday, September 1, 2024
End - 12:00 PM (America/New_York)
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Location: 4537 Wayne Ave Philadelphi, PA 19144

The Garden MMA

4537 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia PA 19144
United States
2157535557
Keren@thegardenmma.com

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