Our Ladies Took On Jiu-Jitsu — And Had a Blast Doing It

Our amazing group of ladies who came out for WODS night — ready to try something new and have a great time together.

This past week, a group of our incredible women took part in a Women Out Doing Surprises (WODS) night, and it was one for the books. If you're searching for a gym near you that offers more than just fitness classes, this is what sets CrossFit Coordinate apart.

What Is WODS?

WODS — Women Out Doing Surprises — is exactly what it sounds like. It's a chance for our female members to step outside their normal fitness routine, try something completely new, and do it all together. The "surprise" element keeps things exciting, and the shared experience keeps the bonds strong.

This time around, the surprise was jiu-jitsu — and for anyone in Cary NC who's been curious about self-defense classes near me, this was the perfect introduction.

New skills, big smiles. This is what happens when strong women try something new together.

Trying Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense in Cary NC

For most of the women who showed up, this was their very first time on a jiu-jitsu mat. And that's exactly the point.

These are women who show up to CrossFit classes and push themselves through challenging workouts every week. They lift heavy, they move fast, and they support each other through every rep. But jiu-jitsu? That's a whole different kind of challenge — and they embraced it fully.

They learned basic self-defense techniques, practiced with partners, laughed through the awkward moments, and walked away with a deeper appreciation for what their bodies can do. The same grit and willingness to be coached that makes them great in the gym translated perfectly to the mats. It's the kind of experience you won't find at a typical gym — and that's by design.

The WODS crew showed up ready to learn — and they didn't disappoint.

More Than a Gym in Cary NC

After working up an appetite on the mats, the group headed to dinner together. And honestly, that might be the most important part of the whole night.

Because fitness isn't just about what your body can do. It's about the people who push you, encourage you, and sit across the table from you over a good meal. It's about friendships that started with a shared workout and turned into something much bigger.

This group proves that the best part of fitness is the people you do it with.

That's the kind of culture we've built at CrossFit Coordinate, and it's the kind of culture we protect. When you walk through our doors, you're not just joining a gym in Cary NC. You're joining a group of people who genuinely care about each other — inside and outside the box.

All smiles while learning new self-defense techniques — proof that stepping outside your comfort zone is always worth it.

Why Our CrossFit Gym Is Different

Events like WODS night are a big part of what makes CrossFit Coordinate different from every other gym in the Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs area. We believe that the best fitness communities are the ones that do life together, not just workouts. Whether it's trying jiu-jitsu for the first time, grabbing dinner after a tough class, or cheering each other on during a competition, our members show up for each other.

If you've been looking for fitness classes near me that go beyond the workout — where the coaching is expert-level, the results are measurable, and the community is real — CrossFit Coordinate is the place.