Classes & Schedule
10.0
Verified · 6 class times · 5 tags · 6 reviews
Facility
8.5
Verified · 10 photos · 1 tag
Atmosphere
10.0
Verified · 7 reviews
Pricing & Value
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Disciplines
GiJudoMMAMuay Thai
Classes
Adults ClassesBlack Belt InstructionFundamentals
Facilities
Mat SpaceParking
Culture
Welcoming Environment
Access
Free Trial
Welcome to Grapple Lab BJJ - Toronto’s premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy since 2007. We look forward to seeing you on the mats!
Class Schedule
Monday1 classes
19:45–21:15·NO-GI
Tuesday1 classes
19:45–21:15·GI
Wednesday1 classes
19:45–21:15·NO-GI
Thursday1 classes
19:45–21:15·GI
Saturday2 classes
14:00–15:00·BJJ FUNDAMENTALS
15:00–16:00·DRILLS & ROLLING
Coaches
Matt KurisHead Coach
Black Belt
Head Instructor | BJJ BLACK BELT
Becca Gill
Black Belt
BJJ BLACK BELT
Dave Menceles
Black Belt
BJJ BLACK BELT
Ken Halligan
Black Belt
BJJ BLACK BELT
Saaz Mariani
Black Belt
BJJ BLACK BELT
Tony Toffolo
Black Belt
BJJ BLACK BELT
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Love training here. The instructors are great and it's clear that everyone there is there to make each other better without any ego. If I had one thing that I think could help even more is additional variety for class timing. I really enjoy my time training here and will definitely be back for more!
This is the best BJJ gym I've been to. I checked out around 5 other gyms in the city before coming to Grapple Lab, and this place is worth the 40 minute commute. The instructors and other students are great, and the classes are small enough to ensure that you are getting the personal instruction you need. It's a very welcoming environment, and Grapple Lab has made me feel safe and comfortable as a woman in this space.
I really enjoyed my first trial class. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and the techniques were explained clearly and thoroughly. I highly recommend this BJJ gym
I was passing through Toronto and took the opportunity to train there. The club is welcoming and friendly, the class was enjoyable, and the instructor was friendly. I recommend it.
Grappling Lab has been an incredible place to train. The coaching is technical, patient, and extremely clear, making every class feel like real progress. Matt, Saaf and other instructors are great. The training partners are respectful and controlled, the environment is welcoming without losing the seriousness of good training, and the focus on concepts rather than just memorizing moves has made a huge difference in how quickly things start to click. I felt safe, supported, and challenged in the right way. If you’re looking for a gym where you can build real skill in a positive, supporting community, Grappling Lab is outstanding.
I recently had the pleasure of attending a session at Grapple Lab BJJ, and I can't recommend it highly enough! The experience was incredibly fun and educational. The professors are not only highly skilled but also exceptionally approachable and patient, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective. Each class is well-structured, ensuring that everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners can benefit. I walked away with a wealth of new techniques and a deeper understanding of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you're looking to improve your skills while having a great time, Grappling Lab BJJ is the place to be!
I started training here last year. I went for the exercise, but stayed for the culture, high-level technical instruction, and camaraderie at this gym. It's a great group of folks who are as kind as they are tough! Thanks, everyone.
Amazing vibes!! Such an incredibly friendly and welcoming community. Everyone is so welcoming. Good people attract good people! Can’t say enough good things about this place!
Grapple Lab is hands down the best BJJ gym in the city. If you are an absolute beginner, an experienced hobbyist, or an active competitor, you will enjoy training at this gym. Professors Matt and Mani are easily approachable and they have a deep knowledge of BJJ that they want to share with their students. The classes at GL are super fun but also physically challenging and mind-expanding. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Made a inquiry about training private lessons with Mani and Matt got a date set and time then last minute got canceled on completely surprised when we agreed on a price and a set time with both trainers got a cult like feeling or maybe a Blue line code who knows. But definitely not Welcoming felt like I was being judged because my decent then was told they were busy but I didn’t choose the appointment time or the date funny they also recommended other gyms to me not only that I’m the first and only bad review so I guess no one’s entitled to there opinion kind of sketchy being that everyone is free to there opinion .
140 plus tax for gi gear has to be bought from them .
700 for 5 sessions 1300 for 10 sessions seems like money grab .
Very Disappointed.
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