Gi and No-Gi throughout the week
Gi on Tuesday and Thursday, No-Gi on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the same times each day. Students are welcome to train either or both.
Adults · All Levels
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Maple, Ontario
Gi and No-Gi classes, six days a week, morning through evening.
Claim Your Free WeekBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art centred on controlling a resisting opponent and securing a submission without striking. It prioritises leverage, timing and positional understanding over size and strength, which is why it has become a foundation of modern martial arts and why it remains accessible to students with no athletic background.
We run both Gi and No-Gi at Maple Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Training in the Gi emphasises grip fighting, control and technical precision. No-Gi removes those grips and places more weight on body locks, underhooks and transitional speed. Most of our members train both, as each develops attributes the other does not.
Classes are mixed-level and follow a consistent structure: a warm-up, technical instruction, guided drilling and positional rounds. Sparring takes place at the end of class and is entirely at the student's discretion. New students are paired with experienced partners who can train safely, and are not expected to spar in their first sessions.
What makes this class different
Three class times daily
7:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 8:00 PM, so training can be built around most work and family schedules.
Saturday open mat
An unstructured session at 3:00 PM for drilling, sparring and working through material at your own direction.
Experienced instruction
Our instructors hold IBJJF Open, Canadian National, ADCC Toronto Open and Ontario Open titles. Competition is optional, and supported for those who want it.
Class schedule
Monday
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Tuesday
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMGi Jiu-Jitsu
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMGi Jiu-Jitsu
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMGi Jiu-Jitsu
Wednesday
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMGi Jiu-Jitsu
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMGi Jiu-Jitsu
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMGi Jiu-Jitsu
Friday
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Saturday
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOpen Mat
Times are pulled live from the academy schedule, so this page cannot drift out of date. See the full timetable for every class we run.
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Common questions
Do I need a gi to start?
No. A t-shirt and shorts without zippers or pockets are sufficient for the No-Gi classes. If you would like to try a Gi class before purchasing one, please ask at the front desk and we will lend you one.
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. Conditioning develops through training rather than being a prerequisite for it. You set your own pace in every round and may rest whenever you need to.
How long before I can follow what is happening?
Most students begin recognising positions rather than simply reacting to them within six to eight weeks. Training two or three times a week is the most reliable way to reach that point.
Is sparring compulsory?
No. Sparring takes place at the end of class and participation is your choice. Many students spend their first several weeks drilling before taking their first round.
Your first week is free
No commitment and no sales pitch. Come in, take a class, and decide afterwards. We are at 20 Cranston Park Ave in Maple, minutes from Vaughan and Richmond Hill.