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About Us

THE JUNGLE ALLIANCE STORY

Three best mates, dissatisfied with the state of the fitness industry.

 

Passionate to help others build strong bodies that would thrive in any situation. Craving a space that could incorporate our multi-disciplinary training style, while bringing the people within it closer to nature and each other.

 

Starting with small group classes in parks around Sydney, we took the plunge into our own gym in 2012 – our first, and the most iconic, Jungle Brothers Strength and Movement –

 

The gym where we’d hone our unique training flavour, global health philosophy, and systems for building strong humans and running a successful gym business.

 

We encountered numerous hurdles along the way and should have gone bust more than once. With the help of mentors, ongoing education and sheer hard-headedness, we prevailed and created the gym of our dreams. 

 

Our mission is to help others build their dream gym.

 

*without wasting all the time, money and energy we did

OUR HISTORY

2011

'Fight Lift Move' is Born

3 guys with empty pockets and a dream to change the face of fitness

2017

A tribe 150 strong

From a struggling gym at the end

of town,  to  bursting at the

seams with 150 epic humans

2017 - TODAY

A new generation of coaches

75 Interns graduated through
our courses, and a new wave of potential gym owners in the making

2011-2016

Walking a knifes edge

Armed only passion, we fumble our way through business, investing heavily in mentors and training to avoid going under.

2018

Expansion to new location

We take the plunge into a larger location, 

allowing us freedom to create our

ultimate training environment.

2021

The Jungle Alliance begins

Armed with experience, knowledge and fire, we set forth to empower coaches and gym owners around the globe.

2011

Fight Lift Move was Born

3 guys with empty pockets and a dream to change the face of fitness

2011-2016

Walking a knifes edge

Armed only with passion, we fumble our way through business, investing heavily in mentors and training to avoid going under.

2017

A tribe 150 strong

From a struggling gym at the end of town, to bursting at the seams with 150 epic humans

2018

Expansion to new location

We take the plunge into a larger location, allowing us freedom to create our ultimate training environment.

2017 - today

A new generation of coaches

59 Interns graduated through
our program

2021

The Jungle Alliance begins

Armed with experience, knowledge and fire, we set forth to empower coaches and gym owners around the globe.

2011

Fight Lift Move was Born

3 guys with empty pockets and a dream to change the face of fitness. We vow to always stick to our values.

2011-2016

Walking a knifes edge

Armed only with passion, we fumble our way through business, investing heavily in mentors and education to avoid going under. Sheer grit and hard-headedness prevails.

2017

A new generation of coaches

59 Interns graduated through
our program. A new wave of world-class coaches and PT.

2018

Expansion to new location

We take the plunge into a larger location, allowing us freedom to create our ultimate training environment.

2017 - today

A new generation of coaches

59 Interns graduated through
our program. A new wave of world-class coaches and PT.

2021

The Jungle Alliance begins

Armed with experience, knowledge and fire, we set forth to empower coaches and gym owners around the globe.

Our Flavour

Fight – Lift- Move
Strong bodies are built through intelligent strength and movement based training. The combination of training styles is where the most potent physical results are gained. This is where the Fight – Lift – Move philosophy was born. Through exploration of these training spheres, we could forge humans of any level into robust and adaptable individuals.
The Big Tribe
Our lack of connection with each other, and the natural world has a direct negative effect on our health. We vowed to place community and the environment at the centre of our work. From building strong communities, to supporting gym owners, to creating a carbon-positive business network – we bring people together in order to reach optimal health for the individual and the world.

WE VALUE

An Evolving Training Approach
The neverending search for the best approach to develop strong, durable humans. Centred around the key activities our bodies were designed to do.
Good Health
More than just a lean body. From what you eat, to what you buy, to what you think. Optimal health can only be addressed on all fronts.
The Tribe
Our best work is done as a collective. Fostering an environment where the individual and the collective are mutually supported to reach their greatest potential.
Self Expression
Building the physical and mental foundation to live your best life, whatever that is for you.
Collabration
Share knowledge and contribute towards something bigger than yourself. Be part of the solution.

THE JUNGLE ALLIANCE IS FOR

Any coach or gym owner who:
  • Believes the best training method is constantly evolving
  • Holds themselves to the highest standards in coaching and life
  • Believes small gyms have the power to change the world 
  • Is open to cultural and personal evolution
  • Is courageous enough to join a revolution in the fitness industry
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FAQ

To join the Jungle Alliance you’re required to complete our 2-day Coaches Intensive course. Upon completion of the course you can submit an application to become an Ally. To be successful in your application you must wholeheartedly support the following statements:
  • I believe the best training method is constantly evolving.
  • I hold myself to the highest standards in coaching and life.
  • I believe small gyms have the power to change the world.
  • I am open to cultural and personal evolution. I believe the combination of bodyweight strength, resistance training and mobility produces the greatest physical robustness. 
  • I am courageous enough to join a revolution in the fitness industry.
If you would like to learn more about joining you can contact us here.

The Jungle Alliance was started by Teora Ward, Paul Fotofili and Joe Worthington. Known as the Jungle Brothers, they built their first gym - Jungle Brothers Strength and Movement in Sydney, Australia. In this gym they honed their unique training style, global health philosophy, and systems for running a successful gym business. Over the years they became fed-up with the scarcity of options available to those wanting to open their own gym - seeing countless young coaches have their souls-crushed by fast fitness franchises, or fail in business by going out alone. It was at this point they decided to create a new model for supporting young coaches, fostering the next generation of remarkable gyms.

The Jungle Alliance training methodology is centered around 2 key ideas:
  1. A combination of bodyweight strength, resistance training and mobility produces the most physically robust humans.
  2. The best training method is constantly evolving as new information and processes come to light.
As long as these central ideas are adhered to, Allies are able to express their training program as they wish.

No it’s not. The Jungle Alliance acts in opposition to the typical franchise model, where franchisees are required to outlay huge amounts of money in order to open their doors. Franchisees' creativity is restricted and they’re bound to strict systems of operation. The Jungle Alliance provides almost everything the startup needs with ZERO startup costs. It allows Allies to express themselves through their business while giving them the tools they need to thrive.