[Tay’sTravels&Trains(9)]Ten Ren Guigo Jiujiusu

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🕰️ [Past Story]

On my journey from Canada to Brazil with BJJ, I trained in Lima.

Thanks to Claudia, I ended up finding what I believe is the best gym in the city.

 

🥋 [Gym Info]

   •   Date: April 2025

   •   Name: Ten Ren Guigo Jiu-Jitsu

   •   Location: Jorge Chávez 300, Miraflores 15074, Peru

   •   BJJ Globetrotters Affiliation: Not officially affiliated — but they have Claudia, and that’s what matters!

Facilities:

   •   Located in a well-developed area in southern Lima

   •   Open, bright gym with large windows and lots of natural sunlight

   •   Includes a stylish café and a solid workout area

   •   Clean, high-quality shower facilities

   •   Spacious mat area and an ice bath for athletes

How to get there:

1. I took a 2-hour bus from northern Lima, followed by a 30-minute walk

2. Or just a 20-minute walk from Claudia’s place

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🧾 [About]

Special thanks to Claudia — thanks to her, I was able to reach Ten Ren Guigo Jiu-Jitsu.

I met so many great people here, especially Coach Bryan.

Coach Bryan isn’t just technically skilled with smooth, powerful movement. He also knows how to run a great class and make everyone feel welcome.

I was enjoying it so much, I spontaneously decided to stay a few extra days.

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🤯 [Impressions]

The location reminded me of Lab 266 — modern, a bit fancy (which usually isn’t my style), but with a fantastic atmosphere.

The vibe of the gym and the warmth of the coaches made me feel completely at home.

Coach Bryan is without a doubt a world-class athlete, and the environment here is truly something special.

I highly recommend this gym to any BJJ traveler coming to Lima.

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💡 [What I Learned]

   •   With better neck control, I can stop my opponent’s guillotine just by adjusting my head position.

   •   Triangle from mount: first control the head from low mount, open the elbow with your knee, and with enough practice, you can hit the triangle lightning fast.

   •   Every time I moved, it felt like Coach Bryan had already planned for it — he was always a step ahead.

   •   From bottom half guard, he would go for armlocks or guillotines just to provoke my reactions — a smart way to guide the roll.

   •   We did fun, group warm-ups before sparring that made everyone feel energized.

   •   Is Friday officially sparring day in Peru? Sure felt like it!

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🤔 [Thoughts]

I need to go through my training videos again to study and absorb everything I learned.

Lately, I’ve been feeling the need to really study BJJ, not just train it — to understand the process behind it all.

Now I understand why there used to be those so-called “Chinese martial secrets” — it’s just a faster way to learn: learning through others’ experiences.

This gym has quickly become one of my favorites.

Also:

   •   There’s an amazing ceviche spot near the gym

   •   There’s a big cat park nearby (yes, cats!)

   •   And I even made a big decision here: to go through with a second surgery on my right arm

 

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