Covid-19 Update

As I’m sure you are all aware, Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all non essential or life supporting business to close indefinitely. Aside from this government mandate we know and believe it is very important to have this period of social distancing, nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our students and greater community. 

As of April 1 we will be suspending all membership billing. Though we will continue to provide content and communication using every tool available to us (IG, YouTube, Mailing List) to keep you involved and learning we also understand this is a time of economic uncertainty for everyone. 

What does this mean for us?

2019 was rough for us. We lost our initial space due to a developer buying the building we previously occupied, the landlord gave us only 6 months notice to secure a new facility. We were able to get together with Cellis Fitness Center, pay for our portion of the buildout, get new mats and sub flooring and provide the beautiful training facility we use now. Sadly, this tragic pandemic and subsequent closures could not come at a worse time for us, financially. 

We made it through that and we will make it through this, but once again we need your support. 

How you can help:

  1. Keep your auto payments going

    A number of you have reached out already and would like to continue to pay your monthly gym dues. THANK YOU.  I hope you look at it as an investment into the future of your growth, sport and gym.  Those of you who have done this I will be working to provide extra value to you not only in our time off but as soon as we reopen as well. Extra class times, free seminars, and discounted or free small group privates for those who kept their membership. If this is something you are able to do or wish to do please contact us. It is greatly appreciated. 

  2. Visit our webstore

    We have put a number of options available on our webstore including pre orders for new merch, pre orders for classic re prints and more. If you can’t keep your membership or you want to support extra get yourself some True Believer gear ready to rock. 

    All preorders will end April 30th and will begin shipping by May 15. Keep checking back as we will be adding new designs and merch the entire break. 

    We also have private lesson packages, seminar pre pay tickets, a yearly unlimited seminar pass and more. Please check the webstore and reach out with any questions. 

  3. Make a donation

    Can’t afford to keep your membership going right now and need to take advantage of the freeze, we totally understand and that’s why we are taking this step. Wanna help out some how anyways? Leave us a donation or a “tip” for good vibes. 

PayPal Jake@truebelieverjiujitsu.com

Venmo @TrueBelieverGFT

That being said we are looking into all government assistance options being presented and when this is over True Believer will be here, I promise. 

As always we appreciate the support of our students and True Believer Tribe. This period of isolation and time away from the gym has shown all of us what a wonderful community and team we have built. These are trying and difficult times but together we will persevere. Please remember we are here for you. Reach out. Email, DM, FaceTime. We miss all you guys and want to know how you’re doing. 

Stay home. Stay safe. This too shall pass. 

Jake and Marie Miclot

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