I started mentioning jiu jitsu to my son Zayden a year ago, anticipating it to be something he'd be…read moregood at and something that would be good for him. He was hesitant to try, but I found Grapple after evaluating our local options online and showed him their social media. He was immediately interested. I'm very glad I found Grapple and that I reached out to the owner, JC, for my son to attend a trial class. He was very chill and personable. JC, Nicolas, and the other people in class made my son feel very welcome and comfortable, as well as encouraged him and hyped him up. He was thrilled when we left class and has been excited to go back since we walked out the door. I knew jiu jitsu would be fun and give him an outlet for his energy, but with Grapple, it's clear he's also going to gain a lot of positive influences too.

Grapple has a fantastic atmosphere! The coach is a great teacher, who doesn't take himself too…read moreseriously. Also, there is a camaraderie and joyful ethos in the gym as a whole. I have been only training here two months, and yet everyone is eager to help and works to avoid the "one-upping" that can creep into martial arts.

I dropped in recently and had a great experience. The school had just reopened, so the class was…read moresmall and intimate, which I actually really enjoyed. It was a gi class, though a few students were still waiting on their gis, which was totally understandable given the timing. The environment was very beginner-friendly, but even as a black belt I found a lot of value in the instruction. The instructor clearly knows his stuff and does an excellent job teaching fundamentals with meaningful details. His style has a noticeable catch-wrestling influence, which gave the techniques a unique and practical feel that I really appreciated. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students--he kept a watchful eye on everyone, emphasized safety, and offered solid tips throughout class. What really stood out to me was the vibe of the gym. It has an old-school feel, almost like a classic boxing gym. Not one of those high-end, ultra-modern white gyms--but honestly, that's exactly what I like. It felt cozy, laid back, and authentic, like a place where real practitioners want to train. The mats were clean and in good condition, which obviously matters. Everyone there was welcoming and warm, and the class structure was solid: traditional warmups, focused drilling, and quality instruction. I can easily see this school growing as more people discover it. If you're looking for a laid-back, old-school jiu-jitsu environment with thoughtful instruction, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The instructors here are helpful and welcoming. They have great teaching skills and experience. The…read morestudents are super helpful too. It's a good atmosphere to become a legit competitor or just have fun and get in shape!

Super good training, these guys know their stuff, as purple belt in Jiu jitsu I can't do enough to…read morerecommend them.