Who are we?

Grappler’s Grove is Tillsonburg’s premier grappling academy offering top-notch instruction out of a premium facility.

Our mission is to cultivate a welcoming yet disciplined environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can achieve personal growth, improve physical fitness, acquire skills for self-defence, and experience the beautiful arts of grappling.

What is grappling?

Grappling, the world’s oldest sport, is unarmed combat without strikes. Popular forms of grappling include jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and judo.

Why learn grappling?

Grappling (jiu-jitsu in particular) is the fastest growing martial art world wide for many reasons:

• It is demonstrated to be highly effective for self defence.
• Live sparring allows to you feel its legitimacy. Grappling really works!
• A proficient practitioner may subdue an unarmed attacker without inflicting damage.
• People of all ages, skill levels, and ranges of athleticism can enjoy.
• Serious athletes can intensely spar without the repercussions of striking (brain injury).
• Grappling develops discipline, resilience, confidence, physical fitness, and community.
• The art is beautiful, creative, and really fun!