Train with intention.
Bring a sincere intention to every session. Care for your body, practise patience and work on your character as well as your technique.
Faith. Discipline. Brotherhood.
Rooted in
faith.
Bound by
brotherhood.
A brotherhood of Shia Muslim men, growing stronger through grappling, shared faith and respect for one another.
Discover our ethos
Strength with humilityBrothers in faith
Faith✦Discipline✦Brotherhood✦Respect
01 / Our ethos
Shared faith.
Shared purpose.
Khaybar Grappling brings Shia brothers together through a love of the sport and devotion to Allah. Our bond is rooted in love for the Prophet Muhammad and the Ahlul Bayt.
Inspired by Imam Ali, we aspire to strength with humility, courage with compassion, and discipline with good character. We carry those values onto the mats and into everyday life.
Leave ego at the door.
Strength calls for self-control. Meet every partner with humility, protect their safety and treat them with the dignity you would want for yourself.
Look after your brothers.
Brotherhood goes beyond a round. Encourage one another, share what you learn and be a source of support on and off the mats.
Our heritage
Grappling with
a deeper purpose.
Shia sources preserve accounts of the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله) wrestling, including his encounter with Rukānah recorded in Biḥār al-Anwār.
قُم حَتّى أُصارِعَكَ
“Stand up so that I may wrestle you.”
Inspired by that heritage, we approach wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as opportunities to develop discipline, humility and brotherhood—training the body while working on our character.
Read the Arabic source: Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 16, p. 178
About this narration
This is a reported historical account. Its inclusion in the collection is not an authentication of its chain. We draw inspiration from it without claiming that modern BJJ is itself a prescribed Sunnah.
02 / The craft
Technique first.
Keep evolving.
From the first grip to the final position, the details make the difference.
Build your foundations.
Balance, movement, control and escapes. Understanding the fundamentals gives you something reliable to return to as your grappling develops.
Put learning into practice.
Drilling creates familiarity. Working with a partner brings timing and decision-making into the picture. Reflect, adjust, and go again.
03 / First steps
Every journey
starts somewhere.
How does faith shape Khaybar?
Our Shia Muslim identity is at the heart of our brotherhood. Love for the Ahlul Bayt guides our emphasis on humility, patience, courage and care for others. Training is a way to put those values into practice together.
What is grappling?
Grappling is a form of martial arts focused on grips, takedowns and controlling positions. It uses leverage, balance and technique to work with an opponent.
What mindset should I bring?
Bring humility, patience and a sincere intention to improve. Listen carefully, ask questions and approach your brothers with kindness and respect.
What makes a good training partner?
Communicate clearly, work at an agreed pace and respect a tap immediately. Look after each other so both partners can keep learning.
Strength in faith.
Unity in brotherhood.