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The Grip Grind Glory Manifesto
Grip Grind Glory is a lifestyle brand for judokas.
We’re building the culture for those who show up, not just those who win.
Our mission is to make judo make sense for real people;
the late starters, the underdogs, the ones juggling life but still stepping on the mat.
We believe training should build more than technique;
it should build character, resilience, and belonging.
Our vision is to redefine what glory means in judo,
from chasing medals to owning your growth on and off the mat.
This is your culture.
Your mindset.
Your movement.
You belong here. You grow here.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet Balazs
I’m Balazs, co-founder of Grip Grind Glory, long-time judoka, and the coach behind the physical training that sharpens your edge.
I’ve been on the mat for over 40 years, and here’s what I’ve learned: more judo doesn’t always make you better.
But building the right traits—like grip strength, speed, endurance, and balance—does.
At GGG, I design on- and off-the-mat challenges, events, experiences that develop the foundations most judoka never get time to train.
These aren’t extras. They’re what give your judo staying power.
Meet Anna
I’m Anna — founder of Grip Grind Glory and the voice behind the podcast, the blog, and the fire that fuels this movement.
I didn’t start judo young, and I never fit the mould. But I stayed in the fight and then built GGG for people like me.
This isn’t about chasing belts for me.
It’s about reclaiming your identity through movement, mindset, and a community that doesn’t ask you to shrink.
I created Grip Grind Glory for the underdogs, rebuilders, and late starters who train for something bigger than winning.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to show up.
This Is More Than Judo.
Most clubs teach technique.
But what about the strength behind the throw?
The mindset between sessions?
The feeling of finally belonging somewhere?
Grip Grind Glory is a movement for judoka who train with purpose;
not just for competition, but for growth, identity, and meaning on and off the mat.
We’re here for those who want more from their training.
The lifelong players. The late starters. The ones returning after time away.
If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or like judo was built for someone else —
this is your place.
Inside GGG, we:
✔️ Train with purpose — building real strength, focus, and balance on and off the mat
✔️ Support each other — no belt flexing, no judgment, just honest community
✔️ Show up differently — because how we train shapes who we become
Each conversation is a reminder: you’re not alone.
Each story is proof that growth never ends.
Each week, we rise together — stronger, sharper, more grounded.
Because you didn’t come this far just to take part.
You came to rise.
Welcome to Grip Grind Glory.
You belong here. You grow here.
