Why I built Grapple Smart

I've trained jiu-jitsu since 2009, mostly no-gi. I still remember my first night: lost, outmatched, with no idea where to start.

I started in the 10th Planet system, then moved into more traditional styles, keeping what worked until I had my own game. Looking back, there's a faster way to get better: train with intention, think in systems, and understand the principles behind each move.

Along the way I've watched the same thing happen again and again. A newcomer shows up excited, and a few months later they're gone. They had the talent. They were measuring themselves against everyone in the room instead of following a path, one skill at a time. It isn't the coaches' fault either: with 30 people of every level on the mat, nobody has time for one-on-one feedback.

I'm a dad with a full-time job on the road. My day starts before 5 AM and training gets whatever time is left, so I know what it's like when every hour counts.

That's why I built Grapple Smart here in Montréal: a guide for every athlete, a clear view of your progress, and an easy way for coaches to follow along and give feedback.