Does your gym do social events? Do you have a BJJ best mate at your academy? 
Most Jiu-jitsu academies call themselves teams. But when you go to training are you looking forward to seeing your friends or dreading  the impending doom of getting squashed by strangers? JT & Joey outline what Gyms can do to make complete Strangers the best of friends:

• Post Training Chats
• It's not about the Money
• Create Real Social Events
• What makes Culture?
• How to build trust between Strangers

The social aspect is a huge part of what makes BJJ great. Understanding your training partners as a person can make a difference on the mat. Great gyms create space and time for their members to socialise.