Hi, my name is Kaela and I founded Grip and Grit in 2025. The idea began as a shared adventure with my husband, Derek, and our friend, John. At the time, John dreamed of owning and operating his own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. Since Derek and I both train in BJJ, and fully believe in John’s skills and passion, we wanted to help bring that dream to life.

As we built out a training space, I saw an opportunity to create something of my own as well. Rather than continuing to train clients in a private gym, I transitioned into building my own personal training business — Grip and Grit.

My goal was simple: provide a dedicated space where clients can train without extra costs, without waiting on equipment, and without interruptions during sessions. Grip and Grit was created as a private, personal training environment where people can grow, learn, and continue working toward a healthier life.