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Grapplers Lair
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Belton, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule grapplerslair.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (254) 721-5650
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They donate a lot of time to provide free services for veterans, help children evade bullies, help the enrolled children enhance their skills, etc.”
“No matter who you are, you can roll/spar with anyone (results will vary).”
“They teach respect alongside important self defense techniques I trust my children to be better than they were the training before!”
“All classes at every level are great for beginners and advanced alike!”
Other martial arts here
“You couldn't find a better gym in Temple to train Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.”
“It’s never too late to realize how wonderful jiu jitsu can be for anyone’s life, and there’s no better place to discover it.”
“If you are new to MMA like me, the people were friendly and inviting.”
What members say
“Coach TJ is not just a great jiu jitsu coach, he helps the children feel motivated and empowered for daily life.”
“If you're looking for an environment that is judgemental free and everyone is nice, welcoming, and friendly.”
“If you're looking for an environment that is judgemental free and everyone is nice, welcoming, and friendly.”
“They teach respect alongside important self defense techniques I trust my children to be better than they were the training before!”
“My son loves it when he gets to help, or show someone how to do something.”
“Coach Shayla not only imparts fighting skills but also cultivates respect, manners, and essential social skills like maintaining eye contact during handshakes.”
From the reviews
Words can’t describe how much the Grappler’s Lair has changed my life. I have been a member since 2018 and I have enjoyed every moment of it. I started off with little to no fighting knowledge and my experience level has grown drastically since. My discipline, focus, and confidence levels have improved as well.
Awesome experience! Our 5 year old son had a wonderful time and learned a lot during his time with Coach TJ. They keep their facility clean. The staff is great! Easy to communicate, honest, and cares for their community. We are moving and hope we can find a BJJ facility as good as Grapplers Lair.
If you're looking for an environment that is judgemental free and everyone is nice, welcoming, and friendly... then the Grapplers Lair is the place for you! I'm not an active person, and If I feel people staring at me I'll stop but not here I feel very comfortable .
You couldn't find a better gym in Temple to train Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. TJ and Renee are humble guys that create a welcoming environment for anyone looking to train. It's just a gym full of awesome people. Would recommend this gym for anyone living in or near by Temple, TX.
New to muay thai? Start at Grapplers Lair
Grapplers Lair comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Grapplers Lair
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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