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About The Grappling Garden
Achieve Your Full Potential with World-Class Jiu-Jitsu Training
in Hamilton, Ontario!
Achieve Your Full Potential with World-Class Jiu-Jitsu Training in Hamilton, Ontario!
At The Grappling Garden, we believe that a growth mindset and a foundation of gratitude are essential for achieving excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - both on the competition stage and in everyday life.
Our athletes have proven this time and time again. Notably, Canadian UFC fighter's Mike Malott & Jasmine Jasudavicius have trained with our coaching team and achieved incredible success. Our students regularly reach the podium at prestigious Jiu-Jitsu tournaments - both locally and internationally. But just as important to us are the countless hobbyists, beginners, and kids
whose lives have been positively transformed through the culture and coaching we offer.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or stepping onto the mats for the first time, our
comprehensive beginner Jiu-Jitsu program focuses on building strong fundamentals, ensuring safe, rapid skill development. With expert coaching and a welcoming community, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Andre Grandbois
Owner & Head coach
Head Coach
Adults & Kids
Favourite Food
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Coffee
Favourite Plant
Monstera
Favourite Quote
"Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world" -Musashi
Tyrone pendon
Coach
Coach
Adults & Kids
Favourite Movie
Top Gun
Favourite Martial Artist
Bruce Lee
Favourite Quote
"Everyone dies but not everyone lives."
-William Wallace
Lucas Hirschegger
Coach & maintenance
Coach
Adults
Favourite Movie
Lord of the Rings
Favourite Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Coach Fahid or Craig Jones
Favourite Book
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Fahid shahin
Coach & MAINTENANCE
Coach
Kids
Favourite Movie
In Time
Favourite Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Myself and Coach Trystan
Favourite Quote
"Una vita di gloria, vale un momento di dolore" -Gabriele D'Annunzio
McKenzie Arner
COACH & Manager
Coach
Adults
Favourite Movie
The Big Short
Favourite MMA Fight
Karo Parisyan VS Diego Sanchez
Favourite Book
Oathbringer
Aleks Duric
Coach
Coach
Adults & Kids
Favourite Music
Bush
Favourite MMA Fight
Leon VS Usman 2
Favourite Book
48 Laws of Power
Xavier anderson
COACH & ASST. MANAGER
Coach
Adults & Kids
Favourite Movie
Captain America
Favourite Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Mica Galvao
Favourite Quote
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect" - Mark Twain
paige neumann
COACH
Coach
Kids
Favourite Food
Sushi
Favourite Plant
"The big dangly one in the window"
Favourite Quote
"As above so below, as within so without"
Morgan Hall
coach
Coach
Adults & Kids
Favourite Music
Rush
Favourite MMA Fight
Jon Jones VS Lyoto Machida
Favourite Quote
“A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” - George M. Moore Jr.
Charley jiang
COACH
Coach
Adults
Favourite Music
Polyphia and John Mayer
Favourite Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Andrew Tackett
Favourite Quote
"Don't be scared to walk alone and don't be scared to like it." -John Mayer
CHRIs GRAY
Coach
Coach
Adults
Favourite Music
Faith No More
Favourite MMA Fight
Shogun Rua VS. Dan Henderson
Favourite Book
Stephen King 11/22/63
yannick rafferty
Coach
Coach
Kids
Favourite Music
Memphis May Fire
Favourite Jiu-Jitsu Competitor
Coach Xavier
Favourite Quote
"No such thing as spare time, no such thing as downtime. All you got is a lifetime. Go." -Henry Rollins
If you’re ready to train, our adult program is a great place to start.
ABOUT US
Welcome to the Grappling Garden, where we cultivate more than just techniques – we nurture growth and gratitude through the art of jiu-jitsu. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and camaraderie, supported by a welcoming community that holds each other accountable to growth, regardless of experience level.
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