Grapple House NYC — FAQ
Questions
answered.
Everything parents usually want to know before their kid's first class.
Logistics & fit
What ages do you accept?
We focus exclusively on kids, serving ages 4 and up. Classes are split into four cohorts so your child is always training with kids their own size and stage:
- Ages 4–5
- Ages 6–8
- Ages 9–12
- 13+ (Teens)
My child has never grappled before. Is that okay?
Yes. Our classes are built for mixed levels. Whether it's their first day or they've been training for years, the games-based approach lets every kid work at their own pace — no experience needed to start.
When are classes?
We're currently running classes every Monday. Each age group has its own time slot — check the live schedule for the specific times.
View live scheduleCan we try a class before signing up?
Yes — and we recommend it. The first class is free. Come meet the coaches, see the space, and watch your kid on the mat before committing to anything.
Book a free trialMembership
How much is membership?
$120/month, billed monthly. No contracts. Pay cash and it drops to $108/month — a 10% discount.
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes. Every additional family member who joins gets 15% off the base rate.
Are there long-term contracts?
No. Membership is month-to-month. Just send a written notice by email before your next billing cycle if you need to cancel.
Safety & hygiene
How clean is the facility?
Mats are cleaned before and after every training day, and dry-mopped between classes. We also enforce a strict clean-gear policy — students in dirty clothes don't train.
What happens if my child gets injured?
Training stops immediately, the student is assessed, and parents are notified right away. We never push kids to work through pain.
Culture & conduct
Can I coach my child from the sidelines?
We ask parents to cheer for effort, not technique. If a child is listening to you, they're not listening to their own instincts or the instructor. The whole point of our method is that kids solve problems themselves — that only works if we let them.
The training method
It looks like they're just playing games. Are they actually learning Jiu-Jitsu?
They're learning faster because they're playing. We use Constraint-Led Games instead of drilling moves in a line. Students solve real grappling problems against a resisting partner — it looks like play, but it builds functional skill and grappling intelligence much faster than rote repetition.
Will my child get hurt during sparring?
We group students by age and size, and our games are designed to be competitive without being dangerous. There's no unsupervised sparring. The goal is technical growth, not dominance.