Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Markham
Gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for adults and teens 15+ in Markham, at Rodick Rd & 14th Ave, between Woodbine Ave and Warden Ave. Lunchtime and evening classes, free on-site parking, and beginners are always welcome. See the class times or try a week for $30.
What a Jiu-jitsu Class Looks Like
Never grappled before? These classes are built for you. Each one works through a technique step by step, then you drill it with a partner, and you set the pace. Nobody is thrown into hard rounds on day one.
We teach Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a complete grappling system, standing and on the ground, rather than a ground-only sport. Over time you learn:
- Takedowns: wrestling shots, judo throws, trips and takedown defence.
- Ground work: holding position, escaping, submissions and the transitions between them.
- Live training: controlled sparring and situational rounds, so you can test what you learned safely.
- Skills that carry over: posture, base and movement that work against strikes, for self-defence and for MMA.
Some members train for fitness, some for self-defence, some to compete and some to round out their MMA. Everyone shares the same friendly, laid-back room.
Jiu-jitsu Class Times in Markham
Adult Jiu-jitsu runs 6 times a week at our Markham gym: 4 gi and 2 no-gi classes, all of them open to all levels from age 15. On Tuesday and Thursday there is also a class over the lunch hour, for anyone who works or studies nearby. A $30 trial week covers them all.
- Monday
- 8–9pm Jiu-jitsu (gi) All levels 15+
- Tuesday
- 12–1pm Jiu-jitsu (gi) All levels 15+
- 7–8pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) All levels 15+
- Wednesday
- 8–9pm Jiu-jitsu (gi) All levels 15+
- Thursday
- 12–1pm Jiu-jitsu (gi) All levels 15+
- 7–8pm Jiu-jitsu (no-gi) All levels 15+
See the full Markham timetable for kickboxing, MMA and the kids and youth classes.
Your Jiu-jitsu Coaches in Markham
Milkias Kidane leads the jiu-jitsu program at our Markham gym. He began Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 2011 under Professor Marco Costa, became an active competitor and instructor, and earned his black belt in 2018. He also holds a Level 1 NCCP certification.
Co-founder Sabir Bagautdinov, a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt since 2024, leads kids and adult classes in Markham as well. Meet the instructors.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Markham: Common Questions
Can I train at lunchtime?
Yes. In Markham, jiu-jitsu runs over the lunch hour on Tuesday and Thursday, as well as in the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The exact times are on the list above.
I have never trained before. Which class should I pick?
Any of them: every jiu-jitsu class in Markham is open to all levels, so you can start on the day that suits you. You learn the technique first, drill it with a partner, and move at your own pace. Not sure where to begin? Send us a message and we will help you choose.
Do I need a gi?
Only for the gi classes, which are trained in the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform. No-gi classes are trained in regular athletic wear. Each class on the list is marked gi or no-gi, and your welcome e-mail says exactly what to bring for the class you picked.
Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defence?
Yes. You learn to take someone down, stay in control on the ground, escape bad positions and finish with a submission, with posture and movement that also hold up against strikes. Self-defence is taught inside the regular classes; we do not run a separate self-defence course.
How old do I have to be?
Adult jiu-jitsu classes start at 15. For younger students, our Markham gym runs Mini (ages 3–5), Kids (ages 6–8) and Youth (ages 9–14). See kids and youth classes.
What does it cost to try?
$30 for a one-week trial of our adult classes in Markham: MMA, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, so you can try jiu-jitsu and the other programs in the same week. Get started or see membership pricing.
Find Us in Markham
Trillium MMA Markham
343 Rodick Rd, Unit 2Markham, ON L6G 1B1
(Rodick Rd & 14th Ave)
Free on-site parking
More at this gym: kickboxing, MMA and kids classes in Markham. Closer to Scarborough? Jiu-jitsu and open mat run 6 times a week there: see Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Scarborough.