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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.
The Jungle Alliance training methodology is centered around 2 key ideas:
- A combination of bodyweight strength, resistance training and mobility produces the most physically robust humans.
- The best training method is constantly evolving as new information and processes come to light.
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.
Gyms who wish to join the Jungle Alliance are required to have their gym owner or manager complete our 2-day Coaches Intensive course. Upon completion of the course the gym owner/manager can submit an application to become an Ally. To be successful in their application they must wholeheartedly support, and run their gym in accordance with, 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.
The Jungle Alliance does not advocate for a strict one-size-fits training style. It’s style of training is centered around 2 key ideas:
- A combination of bodyweight strength, resistance training and mobility produces the most physically robust humans.
- The best training method is constantly evolving as new information and processes come to light.
The Jungle Alliance is home to a range of gyms, each with their own flavor. The values that these gyms are built on are the same. They share DNA. At all Jungle Alliance gyms you will find:
- A combination of bodyweight strength, resistance training and mobility programming.
- A constantly evolving training program.
- Coaching of the highest standard.
- Coaches and staff who care deeply about each and every person who walks through the door.
- A warm and inclusive community and training environment.
Certified Jungle Alliance gyms can be found here. Note - if the gym or coach name does not appear on this list, they aren’t part of the Alliance.
There are no prerequisites for enrolling into the Jungle Alliance Coaches Intensive.
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.
To coach in a Jungle Alliance gym you must have completed the Jungle Alliance Coaches Intensive. Details and upcoming course dates can be found here.
The Jungle Alliance currently offers one course only - our Coaches Intensive course. This course covers the foundation of all the essential skills a world-class coach requires such as programming, leadership, public speaking, sales and marketing. You can find out about upcoming courses 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.
There are two costs associated with joining the Jungle Alliance. The first is the cost of enrollment in our Coaches Intensive. This course covers the foundation of all the essential skills of a world-class coach and costs between $680 and $850 AUD (at the time of writing).
The second is the cost of subscription to the Jungle Alliance App. The app gives Allies:
- the tools to run their business
- manage payments and programming
- upskill knowledge
- Connect and trade with other Allies
Any coach of gym owner who wholeheartedly supports the following statements is eligible to join the Jungle Alliance:
- 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.
The Jungle Alliance works by providing it’s Allies with the tools they need to build a successful business, from PT through to gym owner. Allies have access to everything they need to grow and run their business while still retaining autonomy and the ability to express themselves through their gym. Through the Jungle Alliance App, Allies can trade information with one another, evolving and strengthening the group as a whole, while giving the individual opportunities to earn extra revenue outside of their main business.
The Jungle Alliance is a coalition of coaches and gym owners who wish to elevate the standard of movement and coaching within the fitness industry. Allies are provided with a proven training method, a blueprint for how to build and grow a successful business, and access to a global community of people who share the same values. It brings all of this together through a digital platform - the Jungle Alliance App.
