# Grapple Flow — Jiu Jitsu Journal & Technique

> Interactive grappling technique and transition map for martial arts training. (iPhone/iPad app by David McKay.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapple-flow/id6762053033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David McKay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892684426)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grapple-flow/id6762053033/reviews.md

## What is Grapple Flow?

Grapple Flow is the position map every grappler wishes they had on day one.

Every position. Every transition. Every submission. All connected on one interactive graph — across BJJ, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Wrestling, and Sambo.

— BUILT FOR HOW GRAPPLERS ACTUALLY THINK —

Grappling isn't a list of moves. It's a network. Side control connects to mount connects to north-south connects to back. From every position, there are attacks, escapes, and transitions. Grapple Flow shows you the whole map — and lets you walk it.

Tap any position to see:
- Every attack you can hit from there
- Every escape you can chain
- Every transition that links it to the next position
- Video for the techniques (255+ wired and growing)
- Common counters and your opponent's likely reactions

— FIVE STYLES, ONE LANGUAGE —

Toggle between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Wrestling, and Sambo. See how the same position is attacked differently in each style. Cross-train without losing the thread.

— PATHS: PRE-BUILT CHAINS + BUILD YOUR OWN —

Common Chains: 78 hand-crafted multi-branch sequences across the 8 most-attacked positions (Closed Guard, Half Guard, Mount, Side Control, Back Control, Standing, Spider Guard, X-Guard). Each chain shows the initial attack, the opponent's likely reaction, and your follow-up — with hand, hip, and foot logic spelled out.

Custom Paths: build your own sequences from any starting position. Save them, name them, drill them.

— TRAINING JOURNAL —

Log every roll: partners, submissions landed, submissions given up, what worked, what didn't. Tag partners by username. See your win/loss by opponent. The stats surface patterns you can't see in the moment.

— MY GAME + BELT TRACKING —

Map your A-game. Mark the positions you live in and the ones you avoid. Track belt promotions and stripes. Set goals. Watch them close.

— FREE + PREMIUM —

Free: explore the position graph, watch technique videos, browse the glossary.
Premium: Paths, My Game, Training Journal, Belt & Rank tracking, cloud sync across devices. 7-day free trial. Founder pricing — first 1,000 monthly subscribers lock in $2.99/mo for life.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Interactive position graph
- Technique videos (255+)
- Multi-style support (BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Catch)
- Pre-built and custom technique chains
- Training journal and progress tracking
- Belt and rank tracking
- Cloud sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grapple Flow Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Founding Member | $79.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Grapple Flow

### What martial arts styles does Grapple Flow support?

Grapple Flow supports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Wrestling, and Sambo. You can toggle between these styles to see how positions and techniques differ.

### How many technique videos are available in Grapple Flow?

The app currently features over 255 technique videos, with more being added. These videos demonstrate attacks, escapes, and transitions from various positions.

### What are the benefits of Grapple Flow Premium?

Premium unlocks features like custom Paths, the Training Journal, My Game, and Belt & Rank tracking. It also includes cloud sync across devices for seamless access.

### What is the pricing for Grapple Flow Premium?

Grapple Flow Premium is available for $2.99 per month with a 7-day free trial. An annual subscription is also offered at $39.99 per year.

### Does Grapple Flow have ads?

No, Grapple Flow does not contain advertisements. The free version allows exploration of the position graph and technique videos, while premium features require a subscription.

### How often is Grapple Flow updated?

The latest version of Grapple Flow is 1.4, last updated on August 2, 2026. Updates typically include new techniques and feature enhancements.

### What devices is Grapple Flow available on?

Grapple Flow is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in grappling.

### What is the age rating for Grapple Flow?

Grapple Flow has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in martial arts training and technique visualization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-18

New in 1.5

• Clearer graph language: position nodes are blue, while submissions, sweeps, and transitions have distinct colors
• Technique details are back—tap through sweeps, transitions, submissions, passes, and escapes from each position
• Submissions by Belt now shows where each attack starts and how to perform it
• Expanded reaction branches, defensive protocols, and curated chains
• Improved profile sync and journal deletion reliability across devices
• Faster subscription checkout with clearer trial selection and better purchase diagnostics

### 1.4 — 2026-08-02

New in 1.4

• Redesigned focus view — tap any position and its techniques fan out around it, so every option is readable at a glance
• Heat Map toggle — see which positions and techniques show up most in your training journal
• Clearer technique labels on crowded positions, with less overlap
• Faster, steadier graph rendering
• Security and reliability improvements under the hood

### 1.3 — 2026-07-06

The biggest update yet — the atlas comes alive.

• Living atlas — smooth animations throughout: tap a position and its options bloom in around it
• Move of the Week — a new elite-level technique breakdown every week
• Chain drills — step through any technique chain move-by-move, live on the graph
• Defense everywhere — every pin now shows its escapes from the bottom player's view
• Style Lens — compare a position's attacks across BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Catch, and Sambo side-by-side
• The Training Journal is now FREE for everyone
• Massively improved touch response — taps land instantly, every time
• The app now uses your full screen edge-to-edge
• Every move is labeled in the Connections view
• Dozens of new techniques, passes, and escapes across the atlas

### 1.2 — 2026-06-13

Thanks for training with us. This update is all about polish and trust:

- Your journal now starts fresh, no more sample entries cluttering your stats
- Saved chains and My Game picks now stick between sessions
- Account deletion fully clears your data, as it should
- Accurate subscription pricing across all regions
- Behind-the-scenes crash reporting so we can fix issues faster
- Assorted stability and polish fixes

Keep the feedback coming. You're shaping what gets built next.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-08

No release notes.

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