Grapple Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

My wife and I were visiting her family in town and decided to pop in with her brother who is looking to train as well. After two decades in combat sports I can say that was one of the best classes I've seen.The co-owner Mani ran the fundamentals class which was heavily attended by upper belts which is a great sign. He also ran a smaller group for those with less than 1 month including my brother in law which was overseen by a black belt.From the warmups, to the drills, to the technique, and rolling the best way to describe the class was tight. Everything had a purpose, there was no wasted motion, he included relevant technical details based on whether applying the techniques in competition, MMA, or self-defense scenario.The culture at the gym is phenomenal, lots of tough and technical rolls with as friendly a group as anyone can hope for.Long story short we both had a great time and my brother in law is joining up. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

I’ve started BJJ a month ago and I’m in love with it. I’ve been practicing 3 times a week and feel very welcomed since day one. The instructors really know how to pass along their knowledge which are incredibly vast and makes you want to learn more each class. Every week they focus on a different subject which gives you the chance to absorb and learn a lot of different techniques. I’ve already adopt BJJ in my life and not going let go.

Great place to train! It works both for complete beginners (like myself) and advanced BJJ practitioners.Lots of students with different BJJ level you can train with. Instructors are all black belts and have huge amount of knowledge, skills and experienceAtmosphere is extremely friendly and everyone is willing to help(Be careful though, BJJ is addictive :) )

Amazing gym with a friendly welcoming atmosphere and excellent instruction. There are always high level black belts on the mats - both teaching and participating in class - which is something you definitely do not see at every gym. The techniques being taught are tournament tested and current. So even if you aren’t interested in competing, you know you’re getting the best instruction available. Mats are kept really clean and so are the bathrooms. Grapplelab is always the first gym I recommend to anyone looking to train in Toronto.

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!

I recently joined Grapple Lab and immediately felt welcomed with open arms. The instructors are more than eager to teach you the knowledge they possess, and are very encouraging in the process. The environment Grapple Lab offers is very comfortable for those who have no experience with ju jitsu, like myself. As everyone who attends, even though the experience varies, the attitude is nothing but positive. Every time I attend I feel 1000 times better when I leave. I plan on making regular sessions for as long as I can!

Starting up jiujitsu can be daunting especially during COVID; the team at Grapple Lab has blown me away by their professionalism during this time. They always have the safety of the class in mind but are constantly pushing us to do our best. The culture is amazing, everyone at the gym has a great sense of camaraderie. Would recommend their classes to anyone, great way to find out if you have an interest for the sport in a safe space :)

I have been with this club since I was 20. I have trained on and off across the province but grapple lab has always been my home. It consistently feels that way. The coach's are amazing, supportive, and want to help progress each person on their personal BJJ journey. The club members are amazing tons of fun, and are a joy on and off the mat. There is not a better place to train for yourself in this city.

I recently got the pleasure to be trained by Mani. I’ve trained with other instructors in the past but was blown away by how knowledgeable Mani is. From his technique to the way he critiques there’s always something you’ll learn from him. My very first class with him I was able to improve what I had previously learned and got to learn new techniques. He listens and that’s what really got me excited to keep coming back. He’s an excellent instructor and I’d highly recommend Grapple Lab BJJ to anyone.

Mani and Matt are amazing instructors! Both black belts , Super knowledge and Friendly. If you're new to Jiu Jitsu this is a great gym it's not intimidating everyone is looking to help everyone. if you're experienced it's great as well as there's plenty of high ranking blues purple's and Brown's.