Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

At Sudbury BJJ, we train beginners to advanced students in the concepts and techniques handed down to us from Renzo Gracie through our black belt head instructor, Pat Cooligan - head coach of Team Renzo Gracie Ottawa. Competition opportunities are available for those who are interested. However, competing is not mandatory, and most of our students are recreational practitioners.

Testimonials

"When I first came to the club, I knew very little about martial arts, so the first class was pretty intimidating. But the more time I spent there, the more I saw that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was not just about how big or strong you are. BJJ has built up my confidence, developed my problem-solving skills, as well as strengthened me physically and mentally. Through the encouragement and support of my instructors and my team, I feel more confident and better able to defend myself. I come back each day knowing I can train in a positive atmosphere that keeps me focused on healthy living for the body and mind."

Krista Gooderham

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that teaches its students to control resisting opponents in ways that force him/her to submit. Generally, gaining this control is easier on the ground than in a standing position. This is why much of the techniques in BJJ are centered around the skill of taking an opponent to the ground and wrestling for dominant positions, rendering the opponent harmless. The main principals behind BJJ are to control and overcome the obstacles of greater size, strength and aggression. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip, and position upon your opponent. Students gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body. The knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses.

Our students benefit greatly from BJJ, developing physical fitness, problem-solving abilities, self-knowledge of their body and mind, and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded students.”

- John Danaher (Renzo Gracie Black Belt Instructor, George St. Pierre`s BJJ coach)

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Many of our members have experienced a weight loss of over 30 pounds in less than 6 months

We offer 57 classes per week, day and night, and on weekends

Many parents claim that their children are getting better grades, as well as behaving better at home and school because of our kids program!

Renzo's Academy in NYC is where Georges St. Pierre trains for Jiu-Jitsu

We offer private and semi-private lessons

Our head instructor, Steve Joncas, has over 25 years of martial arts experience in arts like Karate, Judo, Kickboxing, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai (8 years), and BJJ (8 years)

Team Renzo Gracie Sudbury has produced multiple champions in events like Grapplers Quest, NAGA, the Arnold's, the Renzo Gracie Invitational, the IBJJF Toronto Classic, and even had 3 medalists at the Mundials (worlds)

Pat Cooligan, a Renzo Gracie black belt, oversees our programs

Our members can get a free consultation with our team chiropractor, Dr. Janna Doni, at Vita Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

Team Renzo Gracie Ottawa has one of the best MMA teams in Canada

We often get to train with some of the top instructors in Muay Thai, including Jean-Charles Skarbowski, John Wayne Parr, Kru Chris Kew, Kru Mel Bellisimo, Kru Mark Holst, as well as other top Muay Thai competitors and trainers

Sudbury BJJ and Muay Thai Academy has a referral program where you can get cash, and even full year memberships, just for bringing your friends in to sign up

Renzo Gracie is a famous MMA fighter in events like Pride and IFL

Many of our instructors have black belts in other styles

You can claim your membership fee for your children as part of the Child Fitness Benefit? Check it out!