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JIU Jitsu Vancouver

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Teaching
Knowledge
BJJ

“Lucas and Pauline are both incredibly dedicated to the sport of BJJ and they share a wide array of knowledge of both traditional and “new school” techniques; Gi and NOGI.”

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North Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(50)

“I introduced my son to NVBJJ in 2014 and was so impressed at Marcs coaching skills and his ability to connect with any person on any level that when Brandon moved into the adult class I decided to join myself.”

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West van Karate Academy

(50)

Skills
Leadership
Sensei

“Fun and hard working if you like or want to do karate than this is the place for you and it is just hard enough to push you forward and a great teacher to go along with it”

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Pacific Top Team Vancity

(50)

Environment
Space
BJJ

“I have been particularly enjoying their smaller programs of Women's Muay Thai and Women's self defence workshops because of the accommodating instructors and the non-intimidating environments for first-timers/newbies (me!”

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East Vancouver Taekwondo

(50)

“One of the highlights is that on a belt promotion test day, the founder of the school, Tony Kook, attends to judge the progress of the students and always delivers an uplifting message and lesson to the students with the underlying theme that hard wo...”

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Hero Academy

(50)

“I highly recommend this academy for all youth as they will only have very positive life-lasting experiences that will help them become great adults, make friends and have fun in the meanwhile.”

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Alliance Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(48)

Team
People
Competitive

“The classes for the kids and teens were fun and engaging and I know that the impact of the coaching and support they received will stay with them for years.”

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Kuzushi Grappling

(50)

Facility
Class
Train

“Drilling feels fresh and purposeful when instructors contextualize the lesson plan in the “big picture” view that takes different situations (Gi / No-gi / other grappling rulesets / applications and limitations in a self-defense situation, etc.”

FAQs

I've never done any sort of grappling, am I ready to start?

Absolutely, our fundamental classes will give you the foundation technique and concepts you require to progress. Other than grappling itself, little other than having Wrestling or Judo experience will benefit you for grappling.

What should I wear?

You will see on our timetable that we provide 'NoGi' and 'Gi classes. Nogi classes are typically done in shorts and a rashguard. But can easily be done in just a shorts and t-shirt for beginners. Gi classes are done in the 'Gi' which is the kimono used for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you don't have one yet, don't stress. We can lend you a gi for your first classes.

How can I benefit from training jiu jitsu at Kuzushi?

At Kuzushi, our aim is provide high level BJJ/ Grappling training with an environment and atomosphere that will encourage our students to develop and succeed.

Am I too old/unfit?

The short answer is no, whatever your fitness level or age. Firstly, fitness is a by-product of BJJ/Grappling, meaning you will become fit while you learn. Far too many people hold off on beginning their training because they feel they are too unfit to begin- this is not true. The fundamentals class will ease you into the process and get your familar with the basic techniques and cocepts while slowly introducing you to the practial aspect.

Ok, I want to try my first class! What now?

Please go to the contact form, and let us know when you are free to come to the gym and try a class, and we will schedule you in! (also see our schedule on the 'gym and schedule' menu)

We do have more answers on the FAQ page on our website.

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Muay Thai Academy

(50)

Sparring
Enthusiasm
Train

“Moving from Australia and not having anyone to interact with, along with the loss of 3 friends in the span of nine months, I felt very lost in Canada and unsure of where I would end up.”

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Vancouver Mind-Body Centre (Vmbc)

(50)

Kickboxing
Hiit
Classes

“Great facility with amazing instructors, I attend multiple fitness and martial arts classes here every week and find every single one to be enjoyable and challenging.”

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Master Tony Kook's North Shore Taekwondo

(45)

“I wholeheartedly recommend this taekwondo class for any parent looking to enrol their child in a martial arts program that promotes both physical and personal development.”

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Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

(49)

Skills
Carlson Gracie
BJJ

“I gave it only 4 stars here because when I first joined a few months ago, they didn't seem to have any specific curriculum for new people who had never trained jiu-jitsu before.”

Featured

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. It was developed in Brazil in the 1920s by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. The main goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to take your opponent to the ground and then submit them using various different joint locks and chokeholds. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often referred to as “gentle art” because it relies on using an opponent’s own momentum and weight against them rather than using striking or other forms of violence. And for that reason, it has become particularly popular with young individuals and parents that want their children to train in some form of martial art for any reason. That said, just because you, as a parent, want your child to train in BJJ doesn’t mean the kids will want to. There can be many factors that make them want to avoid their BJJ classes. However, there are also some things you can do to motivate them.

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Gracie Barra West Vancouver

(49)

Atmosphere
Knowledge
Jiu Jitsu

“Josh is hands down one of the best Jiu jitsu instructors that I have come across, he takes the time to really go into detail of how move or submission works and the philosophy behind it.”

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Sirota's Alchymy

(49)

Community
Schedule
Classes

“Grand Master Sirota and the Alchymy are making such a difference in my son's well-being, his development, and learning in the areas that are crucial for the healthy growth of an adolescent.”

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Studio Fundamentals

(49)

Throwing
Workshops
Instructors

“From the first day, she took the time to get to know each of us a little before diving into anything and created an environment that feels like a community, something I appreciate.”

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DCS

(49)

Smoothie
Showers
Kickboxing

“I just recently joined after checking out other clubs and after walking into DCS I knew right away this was the place I had to be great group of welcoming staff at the front desk guided me right away of where everything was an very supportive and an ...”

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Lions MMA

(49)

Train
Compete
Skill

“Supportive environment, AMAZING coaches, a TON of class options that fit my erratic schedule and I'm learning incredible skills in both muay thai and jiu-jitsu.”

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Tiger's Eye Karate-do

(48)

“Everytime I go to his class he pushes my body to its maximum which makes me hate myself for being so weak, but when the class finishes I get a sense of achievement that nothing else can compete with.”

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U Paint I Fire

(48)

“Super friendly team, the choice of pieces to work on is great too (various mugs, bowls, plates + random stuff), however it is a bit pricey and the amount of brushes available is not too good, especially for thinner ones.”

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FKP MMA

(46)

“All the coaches really are like a live group of Marvel characters - each with their own strengths and abilities that they bring to the collective table that these kids just love and look up to.”

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Vancouver Martial Arts

(46)

Discipline
Kicking
Learn

“I would definitely recommend VMA to anyone looking to send their kids or learn taekwondo for themselves, as there is no age limit for partaking in this magnificent art of life.”

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Spartacus Gym

(41)

Feel
Atmosphere
Machines

“There's 3 squat racks, 2 power benches with one adjustable bench for incline presses, multiple standard benches by the dumbbells, lots of machines, and 2 designated area to deadlift.”

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Gracie Barra Kitsilano

(50)

“The Coaches/Instructors are great, caring and create an inclusive space for people of all levels (from those who are beginners to the most advanced black belts) to thrive.”

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Champions Martial Arts Academy

(45)

Community
Walk
Kickboxing

“An academy that not only imparts martial arts knowledge and training but inculcates in children and adults, confidence, strength, courage and values to be good to themselves and others around them.”

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Average Cost	$150
Minimum cost	$94
Maximum cost	$475
Avg Per Hour Rates	$63

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