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At Velocity Grappling, we’re here to help you build more than skills on the mat; we help you build confidence, resilience, and community.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or pushing toward your next belt, our training gives you the tools to grow stronger, think sharper, and move with purpose.
You’ll join a supportive team that pushes you to improve while respecting your pace, so every class feels like a step forward in your journey.
What is Grappling?
Grappling encompasses the foundation of arts such as wrestling, judo, sambo, and especially Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which enables you to gain control over an opponent through holds, takedowns, joint locks, pins, and submissions.
Jiu-jitsu grappling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, known for emphasizing leverage, technique, and strategy over size and strength.
Google Reviews
Kevin Towry
2025-11-02
Porter is a wonderful Coach with tons of grappling knowledge! I have always enjoyed my time on the mat and constant learning from Coach Porter! From kids to adults, he can teach them all!
Kuro Yami
2025-12-11
Darien Brown- I’ve known Coach Porter the gym owner since white belt and can confirm that he’s a great individual on and off the mat! I can’t wait to see how this gym turns out as me and my son starts training here. It’s off to a great start, and if you’re in the Midlothian area, come by and try us out!!
Sara James
2025-10-16
I’m so excited for this gym to open in Midlothian! Jimmy Porter has the kindest soul but also has the heart of a teacher. He has a wide plethora of knowledge in many areas of life, while you will learn to be an incredible, smart grappler, I bet he will find little kind ways to mentor to make you a better human as well. Can’t wait for opening!
TeShay Flowers
2025-10-15
James is very knowledgeable and takes the time to help you develop a high level of competence regardless of your ability.
Carlos R
2025-10-17
Coach Porter has been a huge part of my BJJ journey and has been a giant supporter of mine and others on and off the mats. This gym will be the place to be once it opens!
rickey alexander
2025-10-15
Porter , Coach Porter , Sergeant Porter is a good person and very knowledgeable in all aspects bjj. Gi or no Gi , attacking or defending. I have no doubt he will give awesome instruction at his school and you will fall in love with grappling like the rest of us. I can’t wait to visit his new gym.
Dave Turton
2025-10-15
Porter has been a tremendous help for me in my training. I’ve shared the mats with him for the past 6 years. He has coached me several times and has increased my leg lock game which helped me win a couple competitions. Truly appreciate it.
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