The Upstate Grappling Club

“I been to multiple gyms over the past 6-7 years . The 10% discount for first responders and welcoming atmosphere is amazing . I see some of the reviews complaining about the new system but I’m sure the owners had to adjust to their students and schedules . The instructor was a legit black belt that starts standing up as jiujitsu should be. Also answers questions on technique and shows you how to do certain things my first experience was great I definitely will attend again”

“I have been training at this gym for a little while. I had payed for 1000 of my hard earned money then a few days later due to their internal conflict the changed leadership in the gym. I reached out for my refund since and the owner said I just would have to provide a receipt. I provided the information requested and I have been ghosted ever since. I see posts about them reopening back up and reached back out about refund and go no response. I knew the new owners not extremely well but though they were decent people and didn’t think that this would happen to me. They have not reached out to resolve my request after expressing that they would in the beginning. It such a shame that all this happened being the place before this changed had such a good group of guys who came to train there and was only going to get better. If you value your time money and a little bit of honesty I advise to avoid this gym.”

“Irate doesn’t even begin to explain my state of being right now. Just an FYI for anyone looking at the 5 star reviews, those are because of the previous owner. This place is now a pathetic excuse for a gym. I have no idea who the new owners are, but their evasion and dubious behavior are so unprofessional it’s not even funny. They “took over” the gym and did not notify parents that classes had resumed. I was immediately turned off by them, so I decided I wanted to cancel my membership. Well, their shady asses have been charging me monthly and will not return my calls or texts to rectify this matter. I am a mom of 3 small children and cover 2 nursing homes/rehabs, my time is valuable, and taking care of this has now cost me hours. But hopefully my bank, the Better Business Bureau, and the Attorney Generals office can fix this for me.”

“I’ve been attending upstate grappling club since it just about opened. The instructors have all been extremely knowledgeable and push the students to work hard while offering a friendly environment to train in. Although it is a new school in the area it’s filled with a large amount of experience from the instructors, and seeing the success the school is having in competitions is a testament to that instruction along with the students hard work. Highly recommend”

“The Upstate Grappling Club is hands down one of the best places to train Jiu-Jitsu. Andrew is an incredible instructor who not only has deep knowledge of the art but also a passion for teaching it in a way that makes it accessible to all levels. The atmosphere here is welcoming, supportive, and challenging. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this is the place to be. The community is like a family, and Andrew's dedication to fostering growth, both on and off the mats, is clear from day one. Highly recommend!”