2025-08-29T16:06:49.713Z

My daughter and I came to The Grappling Garden in the spring after training at various other gyms over many years, and the difference was incredible. From the very first class, we felt welcomed into a truly supportive community. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated. Not only to improving technical skills but also to building confidence, discipline, and love for the sport.What stood out most to us was the family-friendly environment. My daughter instantly felt at ease and excited to train, which isn’t always the case in other gyms we’ve been to. The instruction is detailed and professional, but it’s also fun and motivating. Every class has a great balance of learning, hard work, and encouragement.The Grappling Garden has quickly become like a second home to us. We’ve seen amazing progress in both technique and overall fitness, but more importantly, we’ve found a place where my daughter is inspired and supported. I can’t recommend this gym highly enough for anyone. From kids, parents, beginners, or experienced grapplers who wants to train in a positive, uplifting environment.

2025-08-26T18:05:40.369Z

As 15yr Jiu Jitsu practitioner from Vancouver, visiting Hamilton, I was very impressed with the 6:30 open mat I attended. Clean environment with available changing area and showers. Had some good rolls. Super friendly instructors and students, felt totally welcome. Great Vibe. Because the students tend to be a reflection of the owner and lead instructors, it leads me to believe the main classes would be the same as well. I wouldn’t hesitate to go here again and recommend it anyone interested in BJJ, especially those curious about the “Ecological” method of training.

2025-08-24T03:38:43.269Z

The owner is an incredible instructor and an even better human being. He runs such a great program. Safe and professional.

2025-06-22T19:30:33.952Z

We came to the grappling garden for a teambuilding event. Even though soccer and jiu-jitsu are on different spectrums. What I have found was each sport requires to find your opponents weakness. This was not about fighting. This was about Strategizing and knowing your opponents next move.I did not know what to expect however, this has met and exceeded my expectations and our entire team wants to do this againThank you so very kindly, Grappling Garden For your Time, well maintained facility, and our superb sensei Xavier. Bravo, and we shall be back.Your friends always,OSC U15 C

2025-06-18T01:51:50.683Z

2025-06-13T23:52:05.974Z

Best BJJ school I’ve ever been to!!!

2025-06-13T18:35:12.623Z

Very friendly community and great Jiu-Jitsu!

2025-06-13T18:22:04.410Z

I have tried many jiu jitsu and martial arts gyms around canada and even across, but the grappling garden is the only one I call home! It’s with no doubt the best jiu jitsu gym. Coach Andre is a genius, he is a great coach and even a better person and entrepreneur. I look up to him as a success measure. I am forever grateful for this gym and it's community!

2025-06-10T18:09:43.914Z

2025-06-03T03:21:06.288Z

The classes are awesome and everyone is super nice and helpful. Instructors and other members all answer the questions I have well. Very motivating seeing everyone work hard also!

2025-06-02T20:03:19.050Z

Started my Jiu-Jitsu journey at the grappling garden and it was the best decision I’ve made! The best community and coaches you could ask for.

2025-05-25T11:23:43.561Z

The Grappling Garden has been an awesome place to learn Jiu-Jitsu for my kids and my husband and I. We are so grateful to come to such a welcoming place with kind people and outstanding teachers. We also love their growth mindset focus allowing you to better yourself in many avenues of your life! Thankful for each and every class we attend!

2025-04-17T22:38:24.741Z

2025-04-12T00:47:13.432Z

Great BJJ gym, lots of options for classes that suites any work schedule. Good instructors. Highly recommend

2025-04-09T17:11:39.246Z

This is the best jiu jitsu gym I’ve ever been to. Highlights for me include: excellent instruction from elite level coaches; great, safe training partners; and a warm, welcoming environment.

2025-04-09T02:09:46.212Z

Having just moved to Canada a few months ago (& also have never been to this country prior) I felt very anxious stepping foot into the Grappling Garden. However, from the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by an incredible community. Andre, McKenzie, and the rest of the coaches are not only top-notch professionals but also genuinely supportive and motivating. I instantly knew I found my second home.They offer a variety of classes throughout various times during everyday of the week so there’s definitely something for everyone. What stands out to me is their training methods. We play “games” and try to problem solve various situations both in top/bottom positions. I’ve been on a plateau for a long time before stepping into the garden, but I believe that since training here my understanding of grappling has finally started to grow again. More importantly, the confidence in myself, on and off the mat, had been reignited.If you're looking for a place that will not only help you grow as a grappler but also empower you as a person, the Grappling Garden is where you need to be!

2025-04-08T20:38:09.607Z

The Grappling Garden provides high-level coaching across a variety of grappling disciplines, with the classes accommodating different experience levels and availability. The community is welcoming and supportive, something the gym has put time and effort into fostering by hosting events like beach days and social gatherings. If you're interested in competing, the competitive program is essential in helping you track your progress and develop in a structured manner.Despite having only trained here for a year, I really can't sing the gym's praises enough. Its been a massively positive influence on me, and if you're even slightly interested in training grappling martial arts i think its the best in-class by a mile. I highly recommend taking a trial class to see for yourself. Hope to see you soon! :)

2025-04-08T08:22:55.076Z

It's a great vibe. Great community. Everyone's been welcoming and respectful. Suitable for all sorts of skill levels (I joined with no experience in martial arts) and everybody's focused on growing at their own pace.

2025-04-05T22:23:53.753Z

The Grappling Garden is so much more than just a place to train jiujitsu. Andre has built a community that feels like a second family from the moment you walk in. Andre and all other coaches teach the sport from the highest level of expertise while making it learnable for anybody, at any skill level. Hands down my favourite place to be. Joining will be the best thing you ever do for yourself.

2025-04-05T22:04:10.529Z

Great place to learn and practice JJB. I love that they focus on grow through challenge and games. People are easy going and I don't think twice to go even after a tough day of work. Love it!