In 1990, I started taking kung fu lessons while in university. While the punching and kicking has…read morebeen fun, I've always liked the idea of taking a grappling art, but I was a bit worried I might be too old to start a new martial art. Earlier this summer, I enrolled my 10 year old and 4 year old daughters in Professor Andrew's Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at Arashi Do Whyte. I thought if I wasn't going to take any classes, at least my daughters could try it. After a month of watching my daughters grapple, I had to try it and I'm happy I did! Professor Andrew and his students made me feel welcome from the moment I stepped through the door. There were no "tough guys" with attitudes looking for a fight, just a bunch of people wanting to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Professor Andrew teaches the Behring Progressive System and is extremely knowledgeable and is also a very effective teacher. He's excellent with the kids and uses humour as a teaching tool. He also uses humour in the adult classes...but it's a bit different! If you're looking for a quality jiu-jitsu instructor, you couldn't go wrong with Professor Andrew. Highly recommended!

I've been going to Method BJJ (previously Arashi-do Whyte) for roughly three years. In all that…read moretime, I've had no complaints with the gym or professor Andrew, nor any with my fellow classmates. It is a welcoming and fun environment where everyone is encouraged to push themselves as far as they want to go. There is no drama, no "buy-in" or cult-like reverence to the gym and its ways. Simply put, there is no nonsense. Andrew is an incredible instructor. He not only understands his art and how to apply it, but he knows how to break it down into a science that applies for everyone. Regardless of your size, age, strengths or gender, you will be well coached in how to make the art your own. The facilities are decent. They aren't the biggest or newest in the city, but they don't detract from the product offered. All in all, I highly recommend you check out Method BJJ and take a class. You will not regret it.

I trained in the boxing classes at Brave MMA & Fitness and had a great experience. The coaches were…read moresupportive, motivating, and very knowledgeable, making it easy to learn and improve. Everyone was welcoming, and the environment was positive and encouraging. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in boxing.

A Haven of Mastery and Mentorship at Bravé MMA…read more.. I'm a 46 year old blue belt with at desk job. BJJ has been the best thing that i have done in my life. Nothing worth doing is easy and this goes for BJJ. The rewards are the people you meet and the knowledge you gain and share. It is very fullfilling. Additonally, for several hours a day, focusing on BJJ takes my mind off of any other problems that I have whether its a stressful job or a bad day in general. They say meditaton is good, well....bjj is great and gets you in shape too). At Bravé MMA, my training experience has been transformed under the expert guidance of Coach Kenny and his older brother, Coach KB, an MMA champion. Coach Kenny's deep knowledge and approachable style in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combined with Coach KB's exceptional skill in boxing, BJJ and Muay Thai, create an unparalleled learning environment. Their commitment to each student's growth, whether in competitive spirit or skill development, is evident in every class. The gym's focus on safety, personalized training, and fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere sets it apart, in my opinion. Unlike my previous gym experience, Brave MMA emphasizes skill and personal development over a transactional, attendance-based approach. This nurturing environment, where challenges are met with encouragement and individual strengths are honed, makes Bravé MMA a unique and rewarding place for anyone passionate about martial arts. Justin

Bairro Jiu Jitsu gym was extremely accommodating on my visit from out of town. Very friendly gym,…read moretop instruction and sparring. Very clean facility and spacious for rolling. Will definitely come back again.

Very welcoming and warm environment. I am an out towner and Hoss and everyone at the club are…read moreawesome to train with . Hoss coaching style and class structure are very cool and have a very nice flow . If your thinking about trying Jiu jitsu or looking for a club to visit this is the place to be .

There are so many 'experts' willing to provide you with belts and stripes to feed your ego. At…read moreEdmonton Gracie Jiu jitsu you leave your ego at the door and come to learn. What you learn and earn is life changing. Those who criticize this honest hardworking approach are justifying why their past is better than what they might be. Why would you limit yourself this way? Fear. Fear that you may have wasted your time. Rather face the fear and make your own decision. Be your own person. Don't follow some 'guru' blindly. If you embrace this and it's not for you, what have you lost? Some time and a little money. If you sit back and criticize, you show small mindedness and fear, and worst of all an inability to learn. I have trained Gracie Combatives for 17 mos and worked with Jeff Greekas twice, recently. I am almost 50. 30 years ago I was training with the Canadian Olympic wrestling team. I feel qualified to say that this is the real deal. You won't regret the time you spend here.

Our son has been in this Bullyproof program for over 2 years now, and we love the changes we've…read moreseen in him since the beginning. Jeff has a way to pull the best out of each child while building on their weaknesses. As one of the other parents pointed out in their review, the circle time the kids have is such a great opportunity for the children to share their experiences with bullying and it really let's kids know they are not alone. Every few months, the kids have "Gracie Game Day", and must earn points at home if they want to attend. Points are based on chapter topics such as respect, citizenship, manners, responsibility & others, which the children are eager to score big points (huge for character building). I can't say good enough things about this club. 5 stars for sure!

I have been involved with the program for the last five years. An awesome facility and a great…read morerange of combative styles. I am impressed with the level of competition for every practice and the quality of instruction. The center is family friendly and the instructors for the kids programs are positive and fun. Overall, a great environment for developing your skills and meeting a diverse group of people.

From the owner: Be part of the Official Hayabusa Training Centre for Mixed Martial Arts, St.Albert and surrounding…read moreareas top MMA school for novice, kids, women to professional level. NO CONTRACTS. NO SIGN-UP FEES. FREE TRIAL. Beginners welcome to all programs.

After taking both kidlets here for Open House day last month, we unexpectedly signed up both of…read morethem for a two month trial. I talked with some of the other parents and one who had been going here for two years with his daughter. He mentioned that they had tried 2 other Jiu-Jitsu locations before his young daughter felt at home here. From the moment you meet Sensei Stephane Dore, you know you've come to the right place for little kids. He's warm and inviting and my kids (4 & 7) were immediately at ease with him. I was surprised that he jumped right into teaching flips and falls for the introductory class at the open house - impressive! Parking is limited (Riel Industrial) but not impossible - be sure to park in the allowed areas. I like how the big roll up industrial doors allow for lots of fresh air and light in the dojo - and the mesh netting to keep out bugs is a nice touch. I had initially only thought about signing up our older child but with a 50% discount on additional family members, I quickly hopped on board and gave in to my pleading 4 year old for the Little Kids Ninja Class as well :-) I'll be sure to write an update in a few months time...

The Trophy Wife and I saw that St. Albert Jiu-Jitsu was offering a free class for kids. Since our…read morechildren have mentioned an interest in the martial arts for a while now, we quickly took advantage of the offer and enrolled our seven-year old daughter and four-year old son in the session. Stephane, their instructor was absolutely fantastic with the kids! He showed them breathing techniques and got their blood pumping by showing them how to fall properly ,holds and grappling maneuvers. They even had a little grappling session at the end of the class! Even though there was only eight kids in this particular session, Stephane had another instructor there as well, to help out with not only the demonstrations, but also so all the kids got some nice individual attention. Both Stephane and his colleague (I am so sorry that I didn't catch his name) had a wonderful demeanour to them and they treated all the kids with respect and in turn, they seemed to treat their instructors the same way back. We liked the atmosphere so much that we signed up both of our rugrats for two months and they were both ecstatic! We'll see if they keep up the interest in their lessons come November. Regardless of how our own kids' martial arts interest turns out, if you are interested in Jiu-Jitsu, you can't go wrong with Stephane at St. Albert Jiu-Jitsu.

My 10 year old started here 1.5 years ago. The teacher for the kids class is excellent. He's fought…read morearound the world and won many belts. They have a very serious code of ethics which I like. The owner Pedro is world class and has trained elite fighters around the world. Whenever the enter competitions the frontline competitors fight hard and usually bring in many medals. There are adult classes as well and the rolling is top level. They need a bigger venue but I think that will come soon. A great place if you're a serious jiu jitsu afficiando or just want to try a new sport.

From the owner: Whether your goals are fitness, competition, self-defense or having fun, Frontline Academy is the…read moreplace for you. Here at Frontline Academy our professors utilize their years of international teaching and competition experience to create a friendly, family oriented learning environment in which to develop your Brazilian jiu jitsu skills. With a Brazilian black belt professor in every class who is able to cater to your specific needs, Frontline Academy is the perfect place for the avid competitor or the absolute beginner aged 4 years old to 90+.

This is my goto spot when I am up in Edmonton. Mike is a top notched teacher and is competition…read morecertified. He is a true BJJ black belt. This school has a lot of classes so you can stop by and get a roll on about any time of day. Good programs in Muay Thai and the kettle bell training class is a work out!!! Good stuff! Ill be back for sure!

Amazing instructors and students. Great selections of programs, excellent location. I only wish the…read morefloorplan/layout was a little better but for the price it's hard to beat. Love this place!

This is a brilliant program! I encourage anyone interested to give it a try, I think the first…read moreclass is free if I am not mistaken. It is such a positive program, the instructors are experts and very professional and the program supports peer-to-peer training and mentorship, and lots of opportunities to expand into different aspects of the program. The St. Albert Dojo is where they hold many classes, clinics, tests and special events. They also run satellite programs in Cardiff and Legal that are excellent for all belt levels and makes it easy access for rural communities. Throughout the pandemic they have seamlessly offered Zoom classes and maintained the students even online. Top notch experience with Desa School of Karate. The class prices are very reasonable too. This business is an asset to the community. Do try it out.

If you want to learn traditional Uechi-Ryu Karate, look no further than Desa School Of Karate. I've…read morebeen a student for almost three years now, and I've enjoyed all of it. The instructors are friendly and supportive, while also being highly skilled. The dojo features many different options for what you can do; there is a workout class, a sparring class, Kobudo (Weapons), summer camps, tournaments, leadership opportunities, social events, and of course the regular classes. There is even a program for 4-5 year-olds called Kickstart. All in all, this is a great school.