The El Dojo

The El Dojo The El Dojo (aka the Western Mass Vertical Training Coop) is Massachusetts' first and only cooperatively created and maintained rock climbing gym.

THE EL DOJO IS A MEMBERS ONLY COOPERATIVE. EACH MEMBER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CLEANLINESS, SAFETY AND FUNCTION OF THE FACILITY. So you've heard whispers of an elusive training dungeon? You've probably heard its hard to find, its dirty, you can't do the warm-ups and you'll leave with your tail between your legs. This is all true. BUT WE GUARANTEE THAT YOU'LL NEVER LOOK AT CLIMBING THE SAME.

Welcome to The El Dojo. We do not hold open hours. Many of our new members are introduced to the facility by an existing member or by word of mouth. We do encourage anyone who is interested in joining to contact us for a tour. Day passes for non-members are $10.00

After checking out the place, most people immediately sign-up as a member ($40.00/mon). At this point you'll receive a code to access the facility as well as a thorough introduction to our rules and operations. Welcome to the Dojo!

06/15/2020

Looking to step up your climbing game since you haven't been enjoying the sweet Dojo scene for 4 months? While you're waiting for our wonderful facility to reopen, check out 's at home training program.

This 6 week hybrid program will give you 2 climbing specific workouts per week that can be done at home or a gym (when they reopen), weekly community meetings with other climbers, tips on how to use different aspects of your breath and body to make climbing efficient, and 3 in person crag days to apply your new found strength and technique.

Tag your climbing partner below and Michelle of TCC will reach out to you to get you signed up!

Come learn to set routes with us! The El Dojo will hosting clinics on the basics of route setting with Michelle Lloyd of...
08/10/2019

Come learn to set routes with us! The El Dojo will hosting clinics on the basics of route setting with Michelle Lloyd of the Climbing Connection. The first clinic is for women only and takes place on August 22nd 6:30-8:30. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot.

FARMSTRONG SESSION Tue March 19th 6pm Climbing free for nonmembers
03/18/2019

FARMSTRONG SESSION Tue March 19th 6pm Climbing free for nonmembers

New England climbing is known for its secrecy.  To the rest of the country a lot of our crags have some what of a tight ...
03/11/2019

New England climbing is known for its secrecy. To the rest of the country a lot of our crags have some what of a tight lipped society. New developments go undetected for a extended amount of time and our home crag still doesn’t have a guide book. The Dojo sort of reflects that. We have a known secret entrance. It’s pretty rad if you ask me, but then again I’m sort of biased. With that said, we get a lot of emails and DMs asking where the hell is the entrance?? Here’s some beta folks and feel free to share. If you enter the building from the front entrance (south side if you park out front use this main door not the side door) go straight up the stairs to the second floor. At that intersection hang a righteous and walk down some 30 feet. To the right you’ll look down a short dark scary hallway with a bookcase at the end (your back to the south side of the building. Enter your day pass code or if you’re a member your member code and voilà you’re in. If you enter from the back entrance (north side) go up the stairs second floor, follow the hallway straight to the south end. Get to the main stairwell and continue straight for 30 feet, to the right is the scary hallway (pictured) and crush! Remember to shut lights off, moon board off and close the windows. If you’re new, sign a waiver before doing anything else. Ohh and be sure to drop some funds in the box if you’re just paying a day pass. Thanks for hanging and enjoy the dojo! Tag us in any photos, please!
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Fresh new shirts for a fresh new year. Available now thru Jan 14th.
01/01/2019

Fresh new shirts for a fresh new year. Available now thru Jan 14th.

Buy a shirt to help support New England's only cooperatively run climbing gym!

12/27/2018

The El Dojo will be closed tomorrow (12/27) and Friday for setting on the 45 & 60

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT (12/6) 6-8PM. Come try out the Moonboard!
12/06/2018

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT (12/6) 6-8PM. Come try out the Moonboard!

Make our problems feel soft by climbing the Moonboard. Get on it at an OPEN HOUSE this Thursday Dec 6th 6-8. Sign up for...
12/02/2018

Make our problems feel soft by climbing the Moonboard. Get on it at an OPEN HOUSE this Thursday Dec 6th 6-8. Sign up for a membership at the open house and lock in at $35/mo for a year!

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221 Pine Street, Ste 234
Florence, MA
01062

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