Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Scarborough, Toronto

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu classes for adults and teens 15+ in Scarborough, east Toronto: gi and no-gi, at Birchmount Rd & Eglinton Ave in the Clairlea-Birchmount neighbourhood, minutes from the Golden Mile and Kennedy Park. Free on-site parking, and beginners are always welcome. See the class times or try a week for $30.

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Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program teaches the art the way it was meant to be learned – as a complete grappling system, not just a ground-only sport. While we train modern sport jiu-jitsu, we place equal emphasis on takedowns, wrestling, judo, and MMA-relevant techniques so students develop real, well-rounded skill.

Classes include:

Stand-up grappling: wrestling shots, judo throws, clinch entries, trips, and takedown defense.
Ground fundamentals: positional control, escapes, submissions, transitions, and pressure.
Live training: controlled sparring and situational rounds to pressure-test skills safely.
MMA-aware techniques: posture, base, and movements that work against strikes as well as in pure grappling.

Whether your goals are self-defense, sport competition, cross-training for MMA, or improving your fitness, our curriculum gives you complete grappling literacy from standing to ground. Beginners are welcome, and the environment is supportive, technical, and focused on helping you progress at your own pace.

Wrestling and Grappling for Self Defence, Sport Jiu-jitsu, and MMA

Train smart, build real confidence, and learn jiu-jitsu that works everywhere, not just on the mats.

Jiu-jitsu Class Times in Scarborough

Adult Jiu-jitsu and open mat run 6 times a week at our Scarborough gym. Every class is marked gi or no-gi and shows its level, and a $30 trial week covers every all-levels adult class.

Monday
- 8–9pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) All levels 15+
Tuesday
- 8–9pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) All levels 15+
Thursday
- 8–9pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) All levels 15+
Friday
- 8–9:30pm Open Mat (no-gi) All levels
Saturday
- 1–2pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) Fundamentals 15+
Sunday
- 2–3pm Jiu-jitsu (gi) Fundamentals 15+

James Cockburn, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt since 2019, is our main MMA and grappling coach at the Scarborough gym. Meet the instructors or see the full Scarborough timetable.

Get started today!

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Scarborough: Common Questions

I am a complete beginner. Where do I start?

Beginners are welcome, and you progress at your own pace. Start with any class marked Fundamentals or All levels on the list above. Not sure which one suits you? Send us a message and we will help you choose.

What is the difference between gi and no-gi?

In a gi class you train in the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform, which you and your partner can grip. No-gi is trained in regular athletic wear, without those grips. We teach both, and every class on the list is marked. Not sure about gear? Your welcome e-mail says exactly what to bring for the class you picked.

Will I have to spar in my first class?

Nobody is thrown into sparring. Classes are built around technique and controlled drills with a partner, and live training is controlled too, with situational rounds that let you test your skills safely.

Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defence?

Yes. We teach jiu-jitsu as a complete grappling system: takedowns and takedown defence, positional control, escapes and submissions, with posture and movements that also work against strikes. Self-defence is taught inside the regular classes; we do not run a separate self-defence course.

Do you teach wrestling or judo?

Wrestling and judo takedowns are part of our jiu-jitsu classes: wrestling shots, judo throws, clinch entries, trips and takedown defence. We do not run stand-alone wrestling or judo classes.

What does it cost to try?

$30 for a one-week trial: seven days of every all-levels adult class, including kickboxing and MMA as well as Jiu-jitsu and open mat. It is a one-time payment with no contract, and nothing renews. Get started or see membership pricing.