Grapple Lab Calgary

14707 Bannister Rd SE Unit 100, Calgary, AB T2X 1Z1, Canada

5.0 (18 reviews)

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South Calgary's top Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym. No experience needed. Expert coaching, flexible memberships, free first class. Serving Shawnessy, Legacy & surrounding areas.

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Lily Tran

As a complete beginner, I was a bit nervous about my first class, but the coaches immediately made me feel welcomed. Coach Harry and Jana are extremely friendly and amazing instructors who helped me get right into the flow of things. Grapple Lab has such a great hands-on approach to martial arts. Getting right into live games instead of traditional repetitive drills really helped me feel comfortable quickly. It's an awesome environment for beginners and more advanced people alike. I would 100% recommend Grapple Lab to anyone interested in Jiu-Jitsu!

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Posted 1 month ago
Adrienn Gergely

I recently tried No-Gi Jiu-jitsu for the first time at Grapple Lab Calgary and have loved my experience so far. The environment is extremely welcoming and everyone is very friendly and professional. It is also a very clean facility, and all the equipment/mats are well maintained. Overall, I would 100% recommend Grapple Lab Calgary whether you are hoping to try out Jiu-jitsu for the first time, or are advanced and are looking to improve. Thank you Grapple Lab Calgary!

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Posted 1 month ago
Sebastian Gbudje

Been training here for some months now, and I’ve gotten way better and lost a ton of weight. Classes are well taught, amazing people and the environment is clean and safe.

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Posted 1 month ago
Nitin Wadhwani

Great coach’s & great people!

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Posted 2 months ago
B JP

Amazing structure and great coaching

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Posted 2 months ago
Ethan Yoon

Great place to learn Jiu Jitsu! Coach Jana and Harry are both extremely experienced combat athlete coaches. They structure each class with purpose, and a clear objective while incorporating games & drills. Even if you are a complete beginner, they welcome you with open arms, and guide you in a way that plays to your strengths. They are very attentive, and will remember if you do something well, or have anything to work on. If you are more experienced, they are active in the scene and are always encouraging their students to compete. After competing, both coaches go over and give feedback on the performance with emphasis on what the athlete needs to work on. 100% recommend

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Posted 3 months ago
debbie wong

We have been going for almost a month now, Jana and Harry are fantastic coaches. Super welcoming environment too. They genuinely care about your progress and make sure that it is a safe environment to train at.

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Posted 3 months ago
G A

Did my first class recently and it’s my first time doing jiu jitsu. Coach Harry and Coach Jana are amazing coaches with tons of experiences. Very great class environment. The gym and coaches are welcoming, approachable, and friendly. You can tell they’re not just great coaches, but good people as well. They don’t make you feel intimidated like other gyms especially if you’re a beginner, but the class itself is still very enjoyable and more intense than what i’m used to, and I learned a lot in 1 day compared to a couple of days in other gyms. They have a different class structure approach that has way more live drilling/games than pretty much all martial arts gyms in calgary where they mostly do slow line drills, which honestly now that I am able to compare - Grapple Lab’s approach is much much better for learning skills and for fitness. I love also that they do both stand up and ground game. I highly recommend this gym you won’t regret it. 10/10!!

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Posted 4 months ago
Main character

Great gym with an amazing atmosphere. Very beginner-friendly environment, but at the same time you can find really tough and competitive rolls if that’s what you’re looking for. The coach does a great job finding the right approach for everyone, no matter your experience level. Super welcoming team and high-quality training. Definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in Jiu-Jitsu.

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Posted 5 months ago