Beginners first
Every class is taught with beginners in mind. You do not need experience, and you do not need to get in shape before you start — we do jiu-jitsu to get in shape. Tuesday’s Introduction to Grappling is the easiest place to begin.
Manhattan, Kansas · 66502
About Manhattan Grapple Club
Everyone is grappling with something. Here is who we are, how we coach, and who you will be training with.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Manhattan, Kansas
At Manhattan Grapple Club we know that, regardless of who you are, life has a way of forcing you to grapple with something. Our mission at MGC is to provide a space where our members can leave whatever they’re wrestling with in life at the door, step on the mats, and be part of a community.
We aim to offer excellent martial arts coaching for everyone - from the beginner to the seasoned grappler in a welcoming and focused environment. Manhattan grapple club is dedicated to excellence in how we serve our members, the education we provide, and in our commitment to continue to grow and learn alongside our athletes.
If your goal is to learn new skills, sharpen old ones, develop confidence, or find community, Manhattan grapple club has got your back. Don’t just take our word for it - sign up and try two weeks free on us.
See you on the mats!
How We Coach
Four things that are true of every class on the schedule.
Consent is non-negotiable
You can ask anyone to spar, and anyone can refuse — including you, at any point, for any reason. Tap early, tap loudly. Our community standards put that in writing.
Gi and No-Gi, both
The club rotates between Gi and No-Gi training weekly, so you learn both games rather than specializing by accident. You do not need a Gi to start.
Open to the whole community
Sunday open mat is free and open to the entire local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling community — no drop-in fee, whatever gym you train at.
Who You’ll Train With
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Coach Hunter
Purple belt
Hunter began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago in 2016 as a way to stay active between tours as a drummer in rock bands.
Since then, he has earned his Purple Belt under Jeff Serafin and developed a passion for teaching. He continues to expand his knowledge by attending seminars and learning from some of the sport’s leading professional grapplers.
Hunter’s goal is to make jiu-jitsu approachable, practical, and rewarding for students at every experience level.
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Coach Annie
Blue belt
Annie is a passionate advocate for martial arts and community engagement.
She has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and combative sports for the last 5 years and has spent her other professional time as a strength and conditioning coach for the last 10.
Annie loves the community element of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the endless puzzle solving the sport has to offer.
When she's not training or coaching, she can be found chasing her toddler around the gym or helping her wife as the assistant coach for the Manhattan junior rowing crew.
Where To Next
Come train Tuesday.
Introduction to Grappling, 7:00pm. Wear something you can move in. That is the whole list.
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