"I started taking BJJ for fitness and self-defense. One call with Coach Rocky confirmed this is not the smashing, aggressive, win-focused environment I wanted to avoid. He listened and understood my needs, then encouraged me to attend a free class, which I loved! The coaches are knowledgeable, and effective teachers. The environment is respectful, safe and comfortable. Students and staff are committed and focused, on our own personal development and helping others with theirs, while keeping 'fun' on the mat. This past weekend I struggled through a basic move to the encouragement and support of three others who'd stopped to watch and help. All were worlds beyond my current abilities, who could have understandably ignored my struggle for minor accomplishment, and all were genuinely happy for me as I followed their direction to complete the move and achieve it. As a medium-sized, nearly middle aged lady, there's no where else on this earth I believe I could feel comfortable flat on my back with the full weight of a man I barely know on top of me. Which, actually, summarizes the reason I train at FX. I'm developing the ability to 'be comfortable in uncomfortable situations', so that I can be confident and stay safe the next time I find myself in one."