All posts by Denise Wright

Happy Holidays!

What a year! This Christmas might look a little different from what we are used to, but one thing is for sure, the people we love have become more important than ever. Pandemic and return to lockdown is going to present unique challenges as well as blessings for us this holiday season, but we are a resilient, creative bunch, and as always, we will overcome. Please remember during this time that those who live alone may pair up with one other household, so let’s do our best to make sure we take care of each other. 😎

We originally announced our return from Christmas break to be January 4th, but we are now looking at January 9th. Please understand that at this point, the best we can offer you is a tentative date for return to class, nor can we tell you with any certainty at this time exactly what that return will look like. We can, however, tell you this: We will absolutely be keeping you up to date via website, Facebook and email as we gain further information.

Please know that we appreciate you all very much, and we thank you for supporting us and each other during this most challenging of years. Stay safe, be creative, have fun! We’ll see you again soon!

~ Much love, from the Sudbury BJJ family

Click on the image below to see the current holiday/lockdown calendar full size – Last updated December 23rd.

Holiday/ Lockdown Schedule, subject to change.

New Member Help

Congratulations!  You’ve taken that first step and have become a part of our family!  It is at about this point when you get excited about getting your new gi, and it’s not long before you pose that age old question… “How do I tie my belt? ?”  No worries!  You’re not alone!  I have just the right video for you, my friend.  Watch the video below to see Rener Gracie break it down for us step-by-step.  He gives us three options to use, so you get to choose the one that works best for you!  Feel free to use this video as many times as you need!  You might even find that different ways to tie your belt work best in different situations.  It’s all good!  

3 ways to tie your belt.

Now here’s something I bet you never even thought you needed to ask!  “How do I tie my pants?”  I mean… it sounds like a simple enough task, does it not?  And yet… here we are.  There’s a reason why we might be having difficulties with our jiu-jitsu pants.  We expect to tie them the same way we tie our drawstring shorts, or our jogging pants, right?  And why wouldn’t we?  But it turns out, that tying them in the same way as we do our daily clothes can actually cause that mysterious loosening of our pants during class.  Watch the video below as Rener explains how and why that happens, and what to do to fix it.  

How to properly tie your pants.

Has your string fallen out of your pants? Are you a bit confused as to how to put it back in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this instructional video from Rener, check it out!

How to restring your pants.

Whether you’ve experienced one or more than one of these problems, don’t worry! These are common issues that come up all the time, and as Rener said, sometimes even very experienced jiu-jitsu practitioners have had these same problems! You are not alone. I hope I have helped you learn more about how to use your new jiu-jitsu uniform, and as always, don’t be afraid to ask us if you need further help or have any more questions. After all, we’ve all been beginners, and in many ways, we will always continue to be beginners. Always remember that, and as always, have fun! ;0)

Sudbury Moves to Yellow Protect, and What That Means For Us

The Sudbury district has been moved to code yellow and so our procedures have changed a bit. We now have to pre-book our classes and there is a maximum of 10 people per class. As such, we are adding an online booking feature to our app so that you can secure your place in each of our classes. ​Once logged in, you can go to the schedules area and click to book your classes and save your spot.

Members, please check your emails for detailed information, as well as instructions for downloading the app and how to log in. If you have not received your email, or you have followed the instructions and are having difficulties, please contact us here, or on our Facebook page and we will be happy to help.

2 for 1 special!

Limited time only!

We’ve got 3 new kids Jiu-Jitsu classes on the schedule. Mondays in Hanmer and Tuesdays in New Sudbury after school at 4:15pm for ages 5-12 yrs, and also Friday mornings at 10:30am for at home learners. Social distancing and Covid policies are in place.
Must have your own training partner from your family or social bubble. 2 for 1 memberships on now! Call or text 705-919-7153 to book your free class. Schedule is at Sudburybjj.com/schedule

Yes, WE Are Open!

Socially distanced partner training

Hi everyone!

We are so happy that Phase 3 opening in Ontario has meant we are now allowed to do partner training with family members or members of your social bubble. Classes are held both in Hammer and at our Montrose location with a modified schedule. Our classes are slightly shorter than normal so as to facilitate cleaning and sanitizing between classes. As such, we ask that our members not linger after classes unless they are participating in the next class. Masks are strongly encouraged, but not necessary when on the mat training. Please use hand sanitizer upon entry. Use of change rooms and showers are now also permitted.  Proper distancing will be observed on our mats, where we have measured and marked training spaces for your convenience.

See you on the mats!

NOUS SOMMES OUVERTS!

Bonjour à tous!

Nous sommes tellement heureux que l’ouverture de la phase 3 en Ontario nous permette maintenant de faire de la formation en partenariat avec des membres de la famille ou des membres de votre bulle sociale. Les cours ont lieu à la fois à Hammer et à notre emplacement de Montrose avec un horaire modifié. Nos cours sont légèrement plus courts que la normale afin de faciliter le nettoyage et la désinfection entre les cours. En tant que tel, nous demandons à nos membres de ne pas s’attarder après les cours à moins qu’ils ne participent au cours suivant. Les masques sont fortement encouragés, mais pas nécessaires lors de l’entraînement sur tapis. Veuillez utiliser un désinfectant pour les mains à l’entrée. L’utilisation des vestiaires et des douches est maintenant également autorisée. Une distance appropriée sera observée sur nos tapis, où nous avons mesuré et marqué les espaces d’entraînement pour votre commodité.

Rendez-vous sur les tapis!

New Year, New You!

Happy New Year! The holidays are over, and now we turn our thoughts to the new year and the goals we want to set for ourselves . At Sudbury BJJ & Muay Thai, we want to help you make the most of it!
Start 2020 off right with unlimited access to our jiu-jitsu and fitness kickboxing programs! No contracts, no cancellation fee! 10 day free trial! Spaces are limited so book your spot today! Contact us today to take advantage of this amazing offer!

2020 New Year special offer!

Budo Open

Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

It’s that time of year again! Everybody is all abuzz about the Budo Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament here in Sudbury! We will be closed August 10th to take part in the tournament to be held this Saturday, at Cambrian College. Spectators are welcome. Come support our competing members! Spectator fees are $10.00 per person.  Children under 6 years old are free.  Parking is FREE! Doors open at 8:00am and the competition starts at 9:00am sharp and food and drinks will be available for sale.

Update: The tournament schedule has now been made available. Check it out!

See you there!

Happy Long Weekend!

Here at Sudbury BJJ, Civic Holiday is a long weekend!  We are closed Saturday and Monday and will be back for regular classes on Tuesday the 13th. Women Empowered students are invited to come work on techniques Saturday between 2pm – 4pm, and all members are invited to join us for open mat Monday starting at 5pm.  Have a fun, relaxing weekend and we’ll see you soon!

Free women empowered self defense seminar, July 13th, 2pm!

Join us for our Free Women Empowered Seminar!
What’s in it for you?
You will learn 6 of the most effective techniques to address the most common threat scenarios.
Suitable for anyone 13 years old and up.

* Girls under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
*NO previous experience necessary.
* Please reserve your spot as we expect to fill to capacity!
For more information call or text Steve at (705) 919-7153 or msg our FB page.

Gracie Jiu-jitsu Women Empowered. Women’s self defense that actually works!

Check out our Facebook event for more information and updates!