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Grappling Zone

Grappling Zone

2849 Miller Ranch Rd #505, Pearland, TX 77584, Pearland, Texas

+1 713-340-1100
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Family Self-Defense
Judo
Kids Self-Defense
Teen Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Family Self-Defense
  • Judo
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • Teen Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Clean, well-maintained facility and mats
  • Modern equipment
  • Welcoming, family-style community atmosphere
  • Caring, patient and highly skilled instructors
  • Positive environment for all ages and levels
  • Structured after-school care and summer programs
  • Opportunities for field trips and community service
  • Pickup from school and snack provision
  • Supportive for both beginners and advanced practitioners
  • Strong emphasis on confidence building

Considerations

  • Unprofessional owner behavior reported by some parents
  • Inconsistent training direction noted in a negative review
  • Occasional poor administrative/customer-service interactions
  • Disputed refund and membership fee policies

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

48

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

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Excellent

"Every class is fun and it feels like you learn something new. It’s also a great place to make friends to share your jiu jitsu journey with."

- Reed

via Google

4/25/2025

Excellent

"Great excellent! Training! Withe proven skill teachers see it and very unique teaching by the maestros in every instruction ! Thanks grappling zone and the wadley family for bringing the quality of the skills"

- Down south Construction & demolition

via Google

4/24/2025

Excellent

"Wrapping Zone, it’s a wonderful place to take your kids for daycare and to Jujitsu. I really do recommend it to someone else."

- Ted Gerstle

via Google

4/24/2025

4.7

(85 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3-8:30PM
  • Tuesday: 3-8:30PM
  • Wednesday: 3-8:30PM
  • Thursday: 3-8:30PM
  • Friday: 3-8:30PM
  • Saturday: 9:30AM-12:30PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

J

James Wadley

Owner

T

Terri Wadley

Owner

A

Alef

Coach

D

Danny Soto

Coach

E

Edison

Master

J

Joel

Coach

G

Grand Master

Grand Master

Location

Amenities

  • After-school snack and homework help
  • Childcare pickup service
  • Clean bathrooms and hourly cleaning
  • Field trips and community-service outings
  • Modern mats and equipment
  • Planned daily activities and camps

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