Starting January 30/2023 there will be a Jiu-Jitsu class from 12pm – 1pm (12:00 – 13:00). Also, starting February 4/2023 BJJ will be offered at noon as well! The post New BJJ classes! appeared first on The Academy of Martial Arts ..read more

Starting Feb 1/2023! Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm at The Academy of Martial Arts.  $70/mth $20/class The post Women’s Brazilian Jiujitsu/Self Defence appeared first on The Academy of Martial Arts ..read more

This new schedule will start Sept 13/2021 Monday: Kids BJJ (5-7) 4:30pm – 5pm, Kids BJJ (5pm – 5:50pm) Striking 101 6pm – 7pm; Jiu-Jitsu 7pm – 8:30pm Tuesday: Striking 101 6pm – 7pm; Jiu-Jitsu 7pm – 8:30pm Wednesday: Kids BJJ (5-7) 4:30pm – 5pm, Kids BJJ (5pm – 5:50pm) Jiu-Jitsu (NoGi) 6pm – 7:15pm; Striking 201 (sparring) 7:15pm – 8:15pm Thursday: Striking 101 6pm – 7pm; Jiu-Jitsu 7pm – 8:30pm Friday: Jiu-Jitsu (NoGi) 6pm – 7:15pm; Striking 201 (sparring) 7:15pm – 8:15pm Saturday: closed Sunday: Jiu-Jitsu 12pm – 1:30pm The post Fall/Winter Schedule appeared first on The Academy of Martial Art ..read more

Following covid protocols we will be reopening June 15! Class sizes will be limited, (more info from the gov expected soon) so make sure you contact us ASAP to get into the class you are interested in. Can’t wait to see people on the mats again, staying healthy, learning new skills and sharpening old ones. The post June 15 Opening appeared first on The Academy of Martial Arts ..read more

The Academy is planning on restarting the kids jiu-jitsu program early October. Waiting to see how the first couple wks of back to school goes. Schedule will look like the following: Monday/Wednesday – 4-7 years old, 5pm – 5:45pm Tuesday/Thursday – 8-12 years old, 5pm – 5:50pm Due to covid-19 protocols, class size will be capped at 12 students. Along with the reduced class size, no spectators are allowed during class time, to reduce the number of ppl in the space. Please message to reserve a spot. See you on the mats, Bill The post Back to kids program! appeared first on The Academy of Martial ..read more

We will be closed until this gets sorted out. I will be posting updates as they come in. Fingers crossed the closure won’t be too long… better safe than sorry. Keep busy outside in the great upcoming weather, take time to eat well, exercise and stretch! The post Covid 19-closed appeared first on The Academy of Martial Arts ..read more

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Calling all Ladies! By popular demand, The Joint Physiotherapy has decided to hold a second Fight or Flight Ladies Self Defense class with Bill Fraser from the Academy of Martial Arts.  This is your opportunity to learn, brush up, or advance essential self defense skills in scenerio based practice. No experience is required; come on out for some critical take aways, a set of practical skills under your belt, and to celebrate girl power with fellow local ladies.  Once again, we’ll be quenching well deserved thirst at our local watering hole, Gladstones Brewing afterwards. See you lady ..read more

It’s Back To School Time! Summer is almost over and it?s back to school and kids? activities. The kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program at The Academy will be back in full swing every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-5:50pm starting September 11th. This year?s enrolment will be in 3 semesters, the first will be starting September 11th. ?Cost for each semester will be $200. BJJ is great for kids, they get to burn some energy, gain discipline and become more confident! Classes include a warm up, games and movements that will build body awareness and coordination and learning some self-defense t ..read more

Everyone has challenges in their lives. ?How we face these challenges can make a huge difference in our psychological and physical well being. ?Martial Arts training, whether it’s Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or MMA can greatly help us understand the importance of not letting challenges or “bad” situations get us down. ?Instead we look for these challenges… because we know we will grow from them. ?Sometimes we fail. ?That’s a good thing. ?You may ask why is failure a good thing? ?Failing at something means that you tried and will have learned from that failure ..read more