This is a legit BJJ academy. High level competitors train and teach there. For real, the victory…read morewall is covered with medals. The coaches are very high level and will push their students to excel. My 9 year old daughter and myself are members. We both love it. There are a lot of parent and children members; that speaks to the quality of the place. I've been there for a year and the membership has continued to grow steadily. Try it out, you'll see.

From the owner: Brazilian jiujitsu, sport jiujitsu, self defense, fitness, martial arts and Competition training.read more

Very great vibes and super welcoming! I'm a 3 month in white belt and a member at Toronto Bjj, and…read morewanted to get some training in while visiting family in the area. Found you guys by looking up the affiliated gyms from the Jiu Jitsu for Life Team. The culture was great, with lots of quality instruction and I really appreciated all the higher belts taking time to explain small details and it seems like they genuinely care for your development (especially as a first time visiting practitioner). I loved the hour of rolling and open training to just get lots of rounds afterwards. We worked on sequencing arm bar from closed guard today as well as defending the position from the stack counter. Definitely a really great detail to pick up and to try to incorporate in my own game and development. Hope to visit more often!

From the owner: Come Try us out 30 DAYS FREE! We are a top training centre for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing,…read moreMMA.

My son loves the classes and the instructors are amazing, very friendly and well rounded, super…read moresupportive and knowledgeable

From the owner: Get started alongside other beginners, taught by World-Renowned Coaches in the #1 Rated, 5 Star…read moreFacility in Canada, in authentic Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our Jiu-jitsu students have plenty to learn from World Renowned UFC Coach Terry Riggs and UFC World Champion Carlos Newton, both 5th Degree Renzo Gracie Black Belts and our beginner system instructors. Start in our specialized Beginners System covering all the basics you need for self defence success in an environment designed for your safety and enjoyment. There is a confidence knowing you are starting alongside other beginners, taught by World-Renowned Coaches. The majority of our students train for fitness, fun & self defence and have confidence in the system that has produced more Ontario BJJ Champions than any other in York Region. Next year you'll be very proud of the progress you've made & we're looking forward to your free trial class!

I visited the gym today from California and they were very welcoming, skilled and friendly. A great…read moreenvironment and fun place to train. I didn't know anyone there but they made me feel right at home. I'll be back on my next trip. Thank you.

If you're in the Durham region I highly recommend DNA BJJ. My sons and I have had the good fortune…read moreof being a students of Dainis Nguyen. Not only is Dainis and outstanding competitor, but he's also an incredible coach. His attention to detail is second to non. Regardless of your age or gender DNA will help you achieve your goals. Sarah Smith is very goal orientated, her positive attitude is infectious to all those around her. Together Dainis and Sarah make an outstanding team.

I have done Karate and Taekwondo and then got my kid to do the same. Had a feeling that these…read moreschools were just McDojo's but I kept being told that any BJJ school would likely change my mind. Fine for me what about my kid? So I tried first. To my surprised the mostly relaxed atmosphere which btw is hard to find in any dojo, was welcome for adult styled training. Prof. Omar Salvosa is what I'd consider a cross between a suffer dude and and a wise old master. He won't give up on a student and he will make sure you don't take short cuts but always ultra positive. I thought I'd come early and take a look at the kids classes. Wow massive and popular too. It didn't take long for me to pull my kid out of taekwondo and into his class. Prof. Omar was born to teach children and coach adults. Legit positive coaching with legit results. Bjj is know to be hard to achieve belts and even with kids Prof. Omar keep them real while enforcing a positive space. Honestly it is hard for me to come up with any negatives.

Amazing vibe, competitive yet warm. Lots of personal attention for the kids. Prof Omar Salvosa is…read morea world class competitor and individual.

This is a good martial arts place. It is great for kids, or families looking to try something new.read more

From the owner: With over 18 years experience, we are dedicated to ensuring that all our students succeed in their…read morefitness goals. Our mission is to actively demonstrate that martial arts can benefit any person, from any walk of life, regardless of physical ability. Our school offers various programs/styles which include After School Martial Arts Program, Taekwondo, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We also offer Camps - Summer, March Break, P.A. Day and Winter Break . In joining our school, students will improve their physical strength, build confidence through knowledge, and develop self-control, discipline and respect.

I have trained in over 8 different gyms around the world (US, Canada, Brazil) and I have to say…read morethat Lin MMA is probably in my top 2. Probably top BJJ school on my list but not top MMA school. In my opinion, the BJJ here is top notch and the instructors are fantastic. They have a game plan scheduled out for the entire year and the drills and techniques are done so that you can learn and get a great understanding and grasp of the moves. Professor Lin is a black belt BJJ artist who is easy to get along with and holds the respect of the entire class. The instructors are top notch and champions. The decor of the gym is more BJJ oriented. There are 3 big areas for classes along with heavy bags along the edges for the Muay Thai/Kick Boxing classes. There is also a small gym with free weights. Everybody who trains here are extremely respectful of you and if you are a beginner, you won't get thrown to the wolves like some of the other gyms that I've trained at. As a beginner, you will get brought along slowly until you have enough understanding to defend yourself against more advanced guys. There are beginner and more advanced classes. The new guys to this sport will be placed in the beginner classes before graduating to the more advanced classes. They are open on Saturdays which is a great thing because I like to train as often as possible. If you do end up getting hurt, there is an incident report that they file for their records. I ended up tearing the meniscus in my right knee while rolling so that pretty much ended my training here because I was sent back to Brazil for work so am training in Brazil now. Price-wise, this is a little more expensive than what I usually pay (compared to US prices because in Brazil, I pay pretty much next to nothing). I was only signed up for 3 months because I was on vacation during this time and wanted to continue training but as a monthly fee, it was a little pricier than what I had wanted to pay. However, I definitely have to say that I got more out of training here than I ended up paying for so that is a plus! Now, I have trained at Rev MMA and I have to say that the BJJ at Lin MMA is significantly better. The guys at Rev are less respectful of you and will go all out on rookies. Also, Lin MMA is cheaper!! Rev MMA is associated with Carlos Newton which is probably why they say they can jack up the prices. I have only trained at these two gyms in Toronto but can say that Lin MMA is probably the best in Toronto. Thank you Professor Lin and all of the coaches. If I am ever back in town for an extended period, I will be coming back to continue training after my knee heals up.

From the owner: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)…read moreMuay Thai Kickboxing Boxing Wrestling Kids Programs Self Defense Confidence Fitness Bootcamps Women-Only Classes UFC-type training

Our son started when he was six or so, and he is still going now at age 17 (and a junior black…read morebelt). Shudokan is a great place to train your mind, spirit, and body and they make each newcomer feel welcome and appreciated.

We first found the dojo when my oldest child turned 5, and we decided that some karate classes were…read morein order to help him burn off all the extra energy. As a parent I sat and watched the class in the nice open dojo (not like some of the other dojos we visited where parents are kept behind glass, or worse - not allowed to watch at all!) and was really impressed with the varied, challenging, and fun exercises he was doing. The children's instructors at this dojo are really quite genius at getting the kids involved, keeping them engaged, and teaching respect and discipline. After a year we noticed a big difference in my son - he was more focused at home and at school (yes, even at only six years of age!) and he was always ready to go to karate. After watching on the sidelines for a couple years I finally decided it was time to join the dojo myself. I can tell you that this is not a McDojo. The head instructor, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, is the chief instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karatedo Federation (I.O.G.K.F.) and holds a seventh degree black belt. Other instructors are similarly highly ranked and they have truly earned their positions. This is a place where you work hard to move up the ranks... don't expect a black belt in one year! However, it is also a friendly and welcoming place where there is a real sense of community. I have been a student at Shudokan for six years now and have loved every minute of it!