Excellent culture to learn jiu jitsu! The coaches are knowledgeable, instructive and patient. The…read morefellow students are kind, considerate and competitive individuals. An outstanding environment for fun, fitness and fellowship.

It's rare to find a gym that's run by a professional athlete, where the vibe is so welcoming. I was…read moreworking out in Temple for the week and Coach Justin welcomed me in and treated me like family. Met a lot of great people, learned some technique, and got some rounds in. I can't recommend this place enough- the atmosphere and the people who train here... solid! If you live in Temple, consider yourself lucky that you can be part of this place.

Best judo club in Waco. Quality instruction, great people. Definitely the place to come to learn…read morejudo or even expand your takedown game if you're a BJJ player.

Knock. Knock. Who's there? Sensei. Sensei who? I sensei bad joke coming…read more I came here from a 45 minute drive away to allow my daughter an opportunity to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. No one near me has the foresight to offer a 3 year old class and that is their loss because Storm is ready and willing to help me. The owner is interested, invested and attentive to the training. The instructors were very patient and focused in the teaching. Everybody is not of the right mindset to work with the tiniest of kids but somehow the owner was able to find a team that shares his vision to help families that are interested in learning. We enjoyed the class and look forward to more.

Coach Alonzo is one of the best Jiu Jitsu and MMA minds I've ever met and my game has improved…read moreleaps and bounds so I've been studying under him. Couldn't recommend this gym more for newcomers and high level pros alike!

We're really blessed to have this place in Temple! Please consider this place. My son takes Arnis…read moreat McCarthy's and he loves it. There's seating if you want to watch the students practice, staff are great people, and it's really affordable. There are always enough instructors so don't worry about getting lost in a group setting, and they really make an effort to make sure you're learning and executing the moves correctly.

We have two kids currently signed up and it has been wonderful. They are good at discipline and…read moretalking to the students about expectations. They also acknowledge when a student has had improved behavior and will put the kid aside to talk and praise good behavior.

Amazing to watch how much better the kids get every week. Confidence, coordination, and discipline…read more Highly recommend the program and the instructors.

I came here from Georgetown, not a short drive. Well worth the trip for me and filled with great…read moreinstruction. The gym memmbers are nice and they are welcoming to new people. The instructors even have patience with kids classes, especially when this isn't a kid's class. It really takes a good teacher who can show that type of range. The best part is the low costs but exceptional experience. They have plenty of high ranking members who look to help and don't hide to avoid. One day you should drop in and see if this will be to your liking, I am sure that it will be. This is one of the best Martial Arts studios around

Absolutely love it! My son has been wanting to try out since he was 2. Finally was able to at 4…read more He's been if going twice a week for a couple of months now. Coach Shayla is amazing with the kids. She pays attention to their weakness and encourages them. We can not wait to see how far he goes with this amazing leadership!

I initially came to this gym quite a few years ago with some friends of mine from Fort Hood while…read morein the military. The hustle and bustle of life pulled me away though. 10 years later, I decided to focus back on my physical health and began working on getting in shape... eventually this led me back to Grapplers Lair. I am so thankful for this gym. This gym brings top notch instruction and a great family atmosphere for any and all who visit. My kids have started taking classes too and they LOVE it! The instruction is top notch, the people are very friendly, and needless to say, it's been great for getting in shape. Highly, highly, highly recommend Grapplers Lair for anyone interested in getting into martial arts for themselves or for their kids. It's really a great place to train.

I enjoy going to the MMA classes. The coaches are great and I am learning a lot. They offer BJJ,…read moreMMA, and also have gym equipment in the back. Great for beginners or experts. I recommend coming here.

I walked into Terra Leon and instantly felt apart of a family. Professor Eric elevated not only my…read moreJui jujitsu but my mind to a new level. My game completely changed and took off in less then 6 months after coming here. From a wet white belt to a blue belt not only did my experience evolve my jui jujitsu, it evolved the way I thought. Opponents that I was struggling with, I began to dominate. I began to be able to see and break down people I had once struggled with. If you want a place to hone your bjj and MMA look no further. Speaking of MMA, Alex graves the very basic fundamentals from the ground up. Whether your a seasoned practitioner or someone whose never been hit, this is somewhere you can learn and grow from.