Canada’s #1 Ranked ADCC Competition Team

Train in a structured high-performance program that has produced nationally ranked athletes and UFC fighters.

✓ #1 Ranked Team — ADCC Canada Standings
✓ #1 Male Athlete — ADCC Canada Rankings
✓ #11 UFC Fighter Mike Malott trains at The Grappling Garden

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Charley Jiang - #1 Ranked Male Athlete

2025/2026

Proven Results

🏆 #1 Ranked ADCC Team in Canada 2025/2026

🏆 #1 Ranked Male Athlete Charley Jiang 2025/2026

🏆 #1 Ranked Female Athlete Betty Huang 2024/2025

🥊 #11 UFC Welterweight Fighter Mike Malott

🥊 #6 PFL Welterweight Fighter Aaron Jeffery

Our System

🧠 Dedicated Coaching & Goal Setting

Athletes work directly with coaches to set goals, plan tournaments, and follow a process-driven training program.

🎥 Post-Tournament Video Review

Competition matches are reviewed with coaches to identify adjustments and accelerate technical improvement.


✈️ Sponsorship & Travel Opportunities

Athletes who demonstrate strong performance and commitment may receive support for competition travel and major events.


📓 Mental Performance Journaling

All athletes use our daily performance journal to build focus, discipline, and accountability.


🏋🏻‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning

Athletes receive guidance on strength, conditioning, and physical preparation specific to Jiu-Jitsu competition.

What We Expect

The Grappling Garden Competition Team is built on discipline, accountability, and a deep commitment to growth. This is a high-performance environment — and every athlete is expected to rise to the standard.


🗓️ Practice Attendance & Training Commitment

At the start of each season, you’ll create a personalized training calendar in collaboration with your coach.

Adults: Minimum 6 practices per week

Masters (30+) & Teens (-17): Minimum 4 practices per week


🥇 Tournament Participation

Athletes are expected to compete at least once per month during the season. Regular competition is a key part of skill development, feedback integration, and long-term growth.


📓 Mental Performance Journaling

All athletes are required to complete daily journaling — both for training and competition. This practice is a cornerstone of our program and drives clarity, focus, and continuous improvement.


🌱 Live the Core Values

Every member of our team is expected to consistently uphold our core values of Growth, Gratitude, Accountability & Connection.

Mike Malott after his UFC victory in Edmonton

Program Details

We offer two structured training seasons for athletes based on their experience level and competition goals.


📆 Long Season: Sept 2026 – March 2027
Investment: $499 + HST
Monthly payment plans available.


📆 Short Season: Sept 2026 – Dec 2026
Investment: $299 + HST
Monthly payment plans available.

Team Tryouts

We offer two try out opportunities. Selection will be based on Attitude, Effort, Focus and Skill.

🗓️ Option #1

Sun April 26th 9:30am

Mon April 27th 6pm

🗓️ Option #2

Sun June 7th 9:30am

Mon June 8th 6pm

Serious About Competing?

The Grappling Garden Competition Team is designed for athletes

committed to pursuing high-level Jiu-Jitsu competition.

Apply for the next tryout to join the team.

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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The Grappling Garden

100 Frid St. Unit#15

Hamilton, ON

365 833-4209

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