Ten wrestling and grappling facilities made our list for 2026, located across Indianapolis, Greenwood, Mooresville, Fishers, and Brownsburg. These venues include professional wrestling schools, jiu-jitsu gyms, and specialized grappling academies. Ratings for these locations range from 4.6 to 5.0 stars. The facilities vary from character-driven pro wrestling bases to combat skill gyms and youth-focused academies.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. WCWO Wrestling
Located at 1151 Kentucky Ave in Indianapolis, this venue holds a 4.9 rating from 77 reviews. One visitor noted that the good guys and bad guys have crafted their characters well, describing their experience during Laborfest at Garfield Park as lots of fun.
2. New Wave Jiu Jitsu
This Indianapolis gym earns a perfect 5.0 rating based on 53 reviews. Members describe it as an awesome gym to train at, highlighting an amazing training environment, a great instructor, and a great group of people.
3. Top Level Gym
Top Level Gym in Indianapolis has a 4.8 rating from 58 reviews. A review from a fellow gym owner describes training with Rob as a fantastic experience, noting that he is experienced and knowledgeable while running a great practice.
4. Indy Boxing and Grappling
Based at 4903 E 23rd St in Indianapolis, this facility has a 4.6 rating from 66 reviews. It is described as a hard gym that forces athletes to give their best, resulting in satisfaction and changes in combat skill and body composition.
5. Roll Model Grappling Academy | Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo
Located in Greenwood, this academy has a 4.9 rating from 37 reviews. It is noted for being an amazing LGBTQ+ friendly environment with great instructors, specifically regarding their self defense and jujutsu classes.
6. Dead By Dawn Wrestling Academy
This Mooresville academy maintains a 5.0 rating from 29 reviews. Reviewers emphasize that Coach Mark and the athletes are welcoming and respectful, stating that children will get better through their hard work every practice.
7. White River Wrestling
Located in Fishers with a 5.0 rating from 24 reviews, this school is led by Jake. He is described as a phenomenal wrestler and coach with a wealth of knowledge regarding pro wrestling technique, physical demands, and sport history.
8. Contenders Wrestling Academy
This Brownsburg location has a 4.6 rating from 16 reviews. Feedback indicates the academy has helped students who started wrestling late improve significantly within a year.
9. Contenders Wrestling Academy
The Greenwood branch of Contenders Wrestling Academy holds a 4.7 rating from 15 reviews. Parents report that Coach Sean is a favorite and that the staff cares about helping children make huge leaps in their wrestling skills.
10. HardWay Wrestling Academy
This Indianapolis program has a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews. It is described as an up and coming program led by Coach Carter, who is noted as a product of Al-Sharif trained pupils.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that weights the average rating against the volume of feedback to ensure accuracy. For more details, see our methodology.