Blindside Grappling Inc.

We are Blindside Grappling Inc., a nonprofit grappling academy founded by husband-and-wife team Chelsy and Tyler Blind. We started our journey in the basement of our home with one simple mission: to strengthen our community through martial arts. As our community grew, so did our gym. We moved into a larger temporary space where we've been able to offer youth grappling classes, women's self-defense, and mixed grappling arts for people of all ages and experience levels. Our mission has always been about giving back. As a nonprofit, we work to make training accessible for everyone and proudly offer discounts to active first responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and others who serve our community. With your support, we can move into our permanent home and expand our impact by offering even more programs, including free community classes that make martial arts and self-defense available to anyone, regardless of their financial situation. Thank you for helping us continue to build confidence, resilience, and a stronger community, one person, one family, and one class at a time.