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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IS A MODERN SCIENCE OF ANCIENT SECRETS

CREATED TO FORGE WARRIORS AND MAKE ANYONE:

fit

FORMIDABLE

FEARLESS

The three "F"s of the Warrior lifestyle

Unfortunately, despite the unrivalled benefits, many people never think of self-defence training

until after a traumatic experience – something they thought could never happen to them.

ARE YOU OR YOUR FAMILY AT RISK OF BECOMMING ANOTHER STATISTIC?
Bullying has become a North America wide epidemic that is starting younger and has spread from the school yard into our work places and institutions.

🔴85% of Canadian parents report having a child victim of Bullying.

🔴At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada have reported being bullied recently.

🔴40% of Canadian workers experience bullying on a weekly basis.

As of 2021, sexual assaults are the most prevalent crimes in the USA and continue to rise at an alarming rate across all of North America.

🔴In North America, 1 in 4 women will be sexually assaulted during their lifetime.

🔴Every 93 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, 82% of them are female.

🔴On an average day, 70 American women will commit suicide as a direct result of sexual violence.

Violent crime is again on the rise in North America and without warning a single violent act can horribly alter the course of many innocent lives.

🔴In the USA a violent crime occurs every 26.2 seconds.

🔴Every 39.2 seconds someone is viciously assaulted

🔴Someone is murdered every 32.5 minutes

Self-Preservation is the first law of nature

— Samual Butler

WE BELIEVE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DESERVE VIBRANT HEALTH,

PERSONAL SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND.

Studies prove that training in a practical martial art or self-defence system produces more resilient, prepared and confident people.

The kind of people who are far less likely to be victimized and who live healthier, less stressful and more assertive lives.

But remember, not all martial arts are created equal.

We choose whether to be warriors – or to be ordinary

— Carlos Castaneda

WHAT IS THE BEST SELF-DEFENCE PROGRAM FOR YOU?

We were all beginners once. So we have been where you are and understand how confusing and frustrating it can be to find the right self - defence training. The market is bloated with hundreds of choices and endless “experts”, “champions” and “masters”. We spent years cross-training, fighting and researching so you don’t have to.

We knew it just wasn’t right. No body should ever spend thousands of dollars and years training, only to have that training fail when you need it the most. After more than a decade navigating through the crazy “self-defence” world, filled with a lot of highly dubious claims, odd “cults of personality”, empty tough talk, glorified baby-sitter “Black Belts”, silly tournaments and combat sports injuries - we finely got to the truth.

If you are looking for the most proven and tested – evidence based and documented – real life self-defence, then...

there really is only one choice...

The Simple Fact Is – NO OTHER MARTIAL ART OR SELF - DEFENCE SYSTEM HAS EVER COME CLOSE TO REPRODUSING THE RESULTS, SUCCESSES AND INFLUENCE OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU.

The Rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

As the 1990s began, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was virtually unkown in North America. Yet within a few short decades this upstart fighting
system proved so powerful that it forced a martial arts paradigm shift and revolutionized self-defence training

These are just some of the milestone events in the meteoric rise of BJJ

Today BJJ is the world's fastest growing martial art with about 3 million practitioners training for fun, fitness, sport competition, serious self-defence or MMA fighting.

In 2002, BJJ was adopted by the world’s most powerful military, it became the official unarmed combat system for the entire US Army (designated MACP).

In 2010, the BJJ based SOCP became the designated H-2-H program for all US Special Forces and is spreading into civilian federal agencies like the FBI.

In 2018, the sport version of BJJ debuted at the XVII Asian Games, considered one of the last steps before achieving full Olympic event status.

Starting in 1993, BJJ fighters shocked the world by defeating all comers in revolutionary new “style vs style”, “no rules” fighting events, soon re-branded as MMA.

In 2008, due to the tremendous success of the Army's program, the US Air Force also officially adopted a BJJ based unarmed combat program (AFCP).

BJJ expanded worldwide alongside MMA, helping it break billion dollar industry records in 2016 while growing into the planet’s most popular professional combat sport.

Even the world of diet and nutrition felt the influence of BJJ when the Açai super berry was first popularized by BJJ founder Carlos Gracie.

If Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can reinvent the world of professional sports, if it can better protect combat soldiers on the modern battlefield or inspire elite athletes to strive for Olympic glory - then imagine what BJJ can do for you and the people you care about.

But BJJ didn't start out as the fastest growing martial art on the planet, the gold standard of self-defence systems or the darling of militaries and police around the world. BJJ had to first earn the respect of thousands of regular people, one bullied kid at a time and one No-Holds-Barred victory after another.

BJJ exploded from obscurity simply because it worked like nothing else, it had the power to change, and sometimes even save,
people's lives

... lives like yours.

WHAT MAKES US SO DIFFERENT?

GroundBreaker BJJ is No Ordinary Self-Defence School or Generic Sport BJJ Academy

We were the first school of our kind in the entire nation and among only a handful of elite, “first generation” Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in all of North American and the rest of the world.

Therefore, we have the unique and proud distinction of being...

CANADA'S FIRST, OLDEST AND MOST PRACTICAL SCHOOL OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & MMA
Founded 1991

No one should have to go through what we did to get our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training - and to bring the system to Canada for the first time in history. We traveled thousands of miles, made all kinds of personal and financial sacrifices and routinely had to face down threats and even physical violence. It wasn’t cheap, it wasn’t easy and it sure wasn’t always fun - but we felt it was well worth the sacrifices and was something we had to do.

Back in those days, before the UFC or MMA even existed, we had no idea how popular BJJ would eventually become and we didn’t really care. We didn’t do it to make ourselves popular or to follow a fad. We didn’t do it to get a new belt or a cheap tournament medal - or whatever other trivial stuff motivates the BJJ community these days.

We did it because we were in the midst of a historic crime wave and saw what the epidemic of interpersonal violence was doing to our communities and society. We did it because we'd had enough of a martial arts establishment that had betrayed the trust and utterly failed the very people that needed it the most. And we did it because we knew something had to be done about a “self-defence” industry so irresponsible that it didn’t seem to care if it got people humiliated, hurt - or worse.

but in the end we did it simply because...

Good people needed Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and it was our mission to help them get it.

WE BELIEVED EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A RIGHT TO...

THE WORLD’S MOST COMPLETE AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF REAL LIFE SELF-DEFENCE

Our Story

The Birth of the Canadian Self-defence Revolution

At

the dawn of the 1990s, a small band of experienced martial artists, serving military personnel and concerned citizens would forever change the face of self-defence training in Canada.

In an era of record-breaking crime, skyrocketing levels of interpersonal violence and growing threats of terrorism, these men saw that the “self-defence establishment” was failing the people that needed it the most.

The martial arts world had lost its way- and its honour. It had become a parody of itself. A world of short men telling tall tales, of glorified day-care centre karate and guaranteed “Black Belt” Taekwondo. A world where the self-defence “expert” was just about the worst person to learn self-defence from...

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Can SELF-DEFENCE SKILLS BE AS SIMPLE AS ONE, TWO, THREE?

Beginning your own personal “warrior’s Journey” does not have to be difficult or intimating. We believe that trust
is the foundation of all warrior relationships and we sincerely invite you to reach out to us so we can begin building that trust.

We also understand how just getting started can be the most difficult part of any fitness or self-defence program. Therefore, we want to make it as easy as we can for you.

STEP 1

Get to know you phone call

We are here for you and are happy to answer any
questions you have. We want
to know about your goals and concerns and how we can help you become the most vibrant and powerful version of
yourself.

STEP 2

Schedule your personal
- no obligation -
intro lesson or event demo

We specialize in making our unique training as accessible
as possible. Let us show you or your team exactly what we do,
in a safe and fun environment where you can feel most comfortable.

STEP 3

Discover the power of your
Warrior within

There is no experience quite as empowering as when ordinary people discover that they can
do the extraordinary.

Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step

— Ancient Chinese Philosopher LAO TZU

or... we can help you make it even easier-

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OUR PROMISE TO YOU

As the original, and only actual “first generation”, Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy in Canada, we are as “old school” as it gets. We were there from the beginning, so we have seen all the changes BJJ and MMA have gone through over the years- as well as the new generation of practitioners and instructors. Many of these changes and people have had a positive impact- but regrettably many have not.

We believe you deserve only the very best that BJJ has to offer.

Our promise to you, is that we will never compromise on the ethics, technical training methods or real life effectiveness of the authentic old school Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and MMA (Vale Tudo) system. We call this the “old School” way.

For us, “old school” means BJJ that is lived and taught as a noble martial art and the most complete and effective system of Self-Defence known to man- not just another sport.

To everyone, “Old school” should always mean honor, integrity and traditional warrior values- not a culture of cowards, bullies and disrespect..

For all students, “old school” means your well being, personal growth and self-defence needs come first- not someone else’s agenda of tournament scores or medal counts.

For the beginner, it means individual attention and special systematic instruction to accelerate your learning- not sink or swim in huge impersonal group classes.

For the female, it means true empowerment using proven tactics based on your natural advantages of coordination, balance and flexibility- not movie fantasies of “knocking out” enormous men.

For the middle aged and beyond, the “old school” way is your path to longevity, a supple, ageless body and razor sharp mind- not injuries, fear of falling and deterioration.

And for everybody, “old school” must mean professionalism with highly trained and “conflict” experienced instructors who are there for you- not immature “jocks” who want you to pay them so they can workout.

It is not important to be better than someone else, but
to be better than you were yesterday

— Jigoro Kano, Jiu-jitsu Master and Founder of Judo

What are people saying about GroundBreaker Jiu-jitsu?

Real life training and success stories

"For anyone more interested in the original street self-defence Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, this is the man to train with. Nothing wrong with competing in sport, but so much effective stuff gets lost and forgotten for the sake of a lot of silly rules."

Todd Fontaine

Abbotsford, BC. Canada

"Hi, my name is Nevada. I was a 22-year-old college student at the University of Victoria. I was looking to take a self-defence class because I was going to be leaving on a world tour, by myself, later that year. I kind of kept putting it off because I was busy with school, work and life. But my Mom kept bugging me about it, as she thought I would be safer traveling alone if I at least knew how to defend myself. I knew she was right, so seven months before my trip I started. I didn’t do any prior research about self-defence to really know what types of classes were out there.

To start, my Mom gave me a number for this Krav Maga training in the nearby town of Langley. I went there for a lengthy workshop and ...

I thought it was okay since, of course, I had nothing to compare it to. In this Krav Maga type training, you seem to do a lot of staged routines. For example, we learned to hit an attacker in the face with the palm of our open hand, when he is coming up to you. I thought that was okay, but the training felt artificial because all we did was to pretend to hit our partner who was standing there in front of you, so you have no way to know if this stuff will actually work. Also, this kind of stuff seemed a little stupid because you had to know what the attacker was going to do before he did it and be able to catch him at the exact time and distance. If he surprised you, he would already be grabbing you, and it would be too late.

We also learned this fancy move for how to get out of a choke with the hands from head on. You had to use a lot of force to knock the hands away, which your partner had to let you do, and then make-believe that you were hitting your partner with strikes and kicks while they just stood there. It all felt really choreographed, and I now understand why Robert humorously calls this kind of self-defence training 'Kung-Fu theater'.

But my biggest complaint about the Krav Maga class was the kind of instruction. The guy who was teaching the class was too bossy, not very friendly and made inappropriate jokes that I thought were rude and demeaning. He seemed to be on some selfish power- trip pretending to be an army sergeant or something. Just the kind of person who makes you feel very uncomfortable when training in a more intimate subject like close contact self-defence. I never went back to that Krav Maga class because I just couldn't stand that guy.

But my Mom was not ready to give up, and I sure am glad that she didn't. After that, my Mom gave me Robert's number for a private orientation lesson in self-defence Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. From the start, I really enjoyed the lesson with Robert and was immediately motivated to do more. It was a totally different experience from that Krav Maga Class.

Robert is so professional yet infectiously fun and engaging. I can't imagine anyone being more knowledgeable about self-defence and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then he is. I am someone who is interested in science and basic physics, so Robert explains the reasons behind every move and why it works the science of it. He customized every lesson and move to fit my body type, size and individual needs. Unlike Krav Maga, there is no 'one size fits all'. I never imagined how incredibly powerful I could be once I understood the secrets of proper body mechanics and leverage. You don't just learn certain moves from Robert, but you learn a way to move.

What that means is once you understand how your body should move using maximum stability and leverage as well as the basic techniques, you can then apply that to all kinds of different situations and variables you might find yourself in.

It wasn't just self-defence but a whole new way to think about all the things your body can do that you never realized was possible.

For example, we practice basic body movements such as 'the snake' which is a way you move your body on the ground using your hips and legs to wiggle out of situations. It does not take strength or power just know-how and it could be applied in a situation where someone much bigger was sitting on top of you and holding you down. This is such a common but terrifying position for a woman to be in, but you can escape with surprising ease if you know how to snake your body and wriggle out side to side.

It was so incredibly eye-opening to be able to truly escape from a much larger man really trying to hold me down with all his strength, instead of just pretending to hit people which I don't think could even work in these situations when you are trapped on the bottom by a big guy.

Just from what I learned in that first class with Robert I knew that his GroundBreaker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program made way more sense for what can actually happen to women in real life and not in the movies. One lesson was way more applicable than that entire Krav Maga workshop I took.

After training in Robert's B.A.C.K. O.F.F. program, which is specifically for women and can be learned in as little as 10 to 15 lessons, I feel so much more confident for traveling on my own, which I think is very important as a woman. I wish I had started this years ago as I would have been so good by now- but better late than never. Jiu-Jitsu really is something that can change your life in so many positive ways.

If you are a girl and want to learn self-defence that really, truly works against bigger, stronger, creepy people in real life scary situations, then I could not recommend Robert's program more highly. You won't just feel empowered, you will become, as we joke in class, bad-ass-ified!"

Nevada Bolster

World Traveller

"From a female perspective, it is immensely empowering to know that regardless of your attacker's weight and strength, you can defend yourself using brains instead of brawn!


Rob helps simplify the learning process by using the principle of leverage in all his teaching. His emphasis on strategy rather than strength means that just about anyone can learn this.

I was initially worried that my fitness level wouldn't be adequate but found that I could participate freely.

These classes are helping me increase my confidence in my day-to-day living as well, just knowing that I am becoming stronger and more aware."

Caroline C.

Toronto, Ont. Canada

"My name is Andrew Sharrington and I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Even back then South Africa had a lot of violence so my parents enrolled me into karate lessons at 6 years old. I took up the Shotokan style under sensei Chris Hieplash who was affiliated with the renowned J.K.A instructor sensei Norman Robinson. Shotokan karate was highly developed in South Africa at that time and produced some of the best karate fighters in the world. I trained under these exceptional men from 6 years old until age 14, when I moved to Toronto Canada with my family.

I had reached the rank of brown belt in South Africa and wanted to continue to train in Canada, but there were a lot of cultural differences ...

and teaching methods were not as high as in South Africa. Later when I moved to British Columbia I again sought out Shotokan Karate Schools, but karate schools had become very kids oriented and nothing like the way we had done things back home.

Later, the rise of Mixed Martial Arts rekindled my interest in martial arts and I began to look into these kinds of schools. The local schools were a disappointment, they seemed to lack the discipline and ethical standards of the traditional arts, which I think are very important. They seemed poorly organized and more about every man for himself. I was very interested in the new developments of MMA, but thought there had to be a better way to do it.

Finally, I met Robert LeRuyet, and he inspired me to start training again with him. He had both a background in traditional arts and had been the pioneer in the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts in Canada. I felt we shared the same values. I had always loved Karate but felt it was not practical for real self-defence on the street, but I believed in loyalty to your Sensei and to your style.

By training with Robert, I have discovered that you can train in the most street effective methods but still adhere to the values and philosophy of the traditional arts, you do not have to give one up to do the other. Robert's very hands on, detailed and personal teaching method reminded me of the exacting standards of the old South African J.K.A. However, we have a lot of fun, and we never have to make a distinction between the 'art' and the practical street applications; With his brand of jiu-jitsu they have to be one and the same."

Andrew Shirrington

Originally from- Johannesburg, South Africa.

"Many years ago, after having studied Taekwondo for months, I still had the feeling that I hadn't learned much of practical value from all this training! Now, comparing it with one of Robert's intense, methodical and most importantly, practical GroundBreaker BJJ workshops, right from the very first session, I realized how effective, personable and fun his teaching is."

John Warak

Dubai, UAE

"Before GroundBreaker BJJ, I was just some-fat-guy. Now I'm like Sam-Ur-Ai !"

F.B. Peterson

Vancouver, BC. Canada

"I just wanted to say; 'thank you, Robert!' for giving me the security to confidently know, I am able to protect myself and my family from real- life attackers.

I got my wake-up call one night when I was actually confronted by a towing customer who turned violent. He grabbed me by my coveralls, then began to punch me- like a hockey player does- while never loosening his grip on my clothes. I had told him to let me go, but he wouldn't and started to punch me with blows to the face. Then I kicked him. As hard as I could- twice; in an upward motion to the groin, with my steel- toed boots. Still, he would not let go, barely ...

flinching at what I considered to be two very hard blows to the groin! So much for the conventional self-defence advice all the 'experts' give!

Finally, in desperation, I grabbed him back and, being heavier, I was able to swing us in a big circle and use his own body weight and a lot of strength to slam him against a stone wall. This finely broke his grip on my coveralls. I then got to my vehicle and was able to leave the situation. If I had not been much larger and heavier than him- I don't know what would have happened.

This was not the first time I had been threatened or assaulted by irate customers-but I was determined that it would be the last time that I faced this aggression without proper training. I had been doing some other martial arts training, but the stuff they wanted to do was very impractical and left me feeling unprepared for the real situations I was facing at work.

It was time for a change, and after that incident is when I first sought Robert's services. But there was another problem. I had suffered a head injury some years before that had left me with benign vertigo and as it got worse I felt I could no longer defend myself or workout as I could in the past.

Robert listened to my concerns about my vertigo and the doubts I felt about what I thought I could do in the event of an attack. Robert then created a program that allowed me to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and not trigger my vertigo. By customizing how we trained and being aware of what triggered my vertigo Robert allowed me to be able to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and gain the confidence to know I will not be the loser in a real fight!

I do not seek altercations, but I work late in the tow-truck business and often I am alone with sometimes intoxicated or just angry customers. Jiu-jitsu gives you the confidence and 100% practical skills to manage these unpredictable situations. If you want this kind of peace of mind for your work or for your life look no further than GroundBreaker BJJ."

Frank R.

Abbotsford, BC. Canada

"My story is a simple one... I went from 'scared' to 'prepared'. Thank you GroundBreaker BJJ!"

Julie Clarke

Langely, BC. Canada

"Groundbreaker Jiu-jitsu puts the 'power' in 'empowerment'. I have never felt more in control of my body or my life."

Mary Williams

Vancouver, BC. Canada

"I've trained and fought professionally all over the world. Thailand, New Zealand, Europe- you name it and I have probably fought there- and won. I've also spent years working the door and running security at the rowdiest cowboy bars, seediest biker joints, and roughest Heavy Metal dives. More than that, I've been an unlicensed bodyguard, cash courier, and a high-risk debt collector. You get the picture, fighting and handling violence was a way of life for me, so there is not much I haven't seen or done.

So trust me when I tell you that I sure as hell know the difference between the BJJ sport posers or wimp-ass tournament play 'fighters' ...

and the guys who have had to really throw-down on the street. If you are looking for serious self-defence training, you better understand that difference too.

I've known all kinds of street fighters, martial artists, boxing and kick-boxing champions and Robert LeRuyet has proven skills, in multiple disciplines, that are second to none. He is that very rare combination of consummate martial arts technician with no- nonsense practical experience and a scientific approach to teaching and self-defence. This is what makes his GroundBreaker BJJ and MMA so different and so superior.

I've been punched and kicked by the very best. I've been stabbed, had guns pulled on me, and shot at by the very worst. In the work I've done trusting the wrong person or the wrong self-defence system can get you killed. So I don't make statements like this casually- Robert LeRuyet is the kind of guy with the kind of skills I trust to have my back.

You should too. As a world's champion, I've been paid some pretty big money for my kick-boxing endorsements, but what I'm telling you here was completely on the house. That way you know I'm being totally up front with you when I say how highly I recommended Robert and his method of GroundBreaker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - to everyone looking for real-life self-defence training. There is nothing better."

Dale "curb crusher" Christie

- Alberta Golden Gloves Boxing champion

- 2 times WKA world kick-boxing champion

"I first met Robert back in 1997 and he was well ahead of his time even then. By the mid 1990s he had been involved in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for several years already- far longer than anyone else in the country. I have never met a more dedicated Jiu-jitsu practitioner and teacher. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu his school wasn't just there from the beginning, as far as Canada goes- it was the beginning. He has worked harder than anyone else to change the teaching of self-defence from a backwards cottage industry into a true profession."

Charles McPhee

Fort Langley, BC. Canada

"These guys are total legends. I can't see myself going anywhere else- why would you? They are a step above literally everyone else in the industry."

Kieran Joyce

Mission City, BC. Canada

"I organize events in our communities to promote family fitness through the Family Challenge. I had the pleasure of partnering up with Robert LeRuyet to share his passion, knowledge, and instruction of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with families in Abbotsford. Robert convinced us that it is the most proven and effective self-defence instruction in the world. He is committed to help others to achieve fitness self-defence and personal development goals regardless of age, gender or physical activity.

I personally appreciate Robert's passion and style of teaching. Being a female, I found it empowering to know that regardless of the attacker's size and strength, I can ...

defend myself. My children ages 10 and 12, male and female, both learned a great deal from his teachings and feel more confident.

I'd like to thank you, Robert, for sharing your passion and expertise and giving back to families in our community. I personally feel more confident that I am able to better protect myself and my family from unpredictable situations. Thank you!"

Erika Pearson

Abbotsford, BC. Canada

"Easy to Follow, Great information and very detailed. highly recommended!"

Peter S.

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"Well presented and the visual demonstrations make this a fun and informative class."

Michael H.

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"Brilliant Content"

Chris W.

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"Excellent cours et gratuit en plus! Je suis extremement satisfait de ce cours qui adresse les attaques les plus courantes de manière simple et concise."

Yves C.

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"A good introduction. Useful, real world techniques."

Paul T.

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"Loving it"

Aiden C.

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"Excelente Lo mas completo que he visto en defensa personal básica.Ademas lo tomé gratis. Muchas gracias a Robert LeRuyet."

Cayo Vicente L.

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"Serious Guy knows what he is talking about"

Jarek

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"Very practical"

Richard O.

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"Good Sound principles, well taught"

Paul P.

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"This course was easy to follow and it allowed time to pause, try out the techniques and continue"

Roberta J.

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"Great Teacher"

Joeri D.

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"Well explain and demonstrated"

Bartholomew S.

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"There is so much lesson and techniques to be learned in this course. Excellent teaching style. Highly recommended with all the information that many other self-defense courses don't cover. Try this course, it is worth it!"

Frank J.

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"I Love it"

Lian A.

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"Very good quality. good explanations and good demonstration of actions."

Euan V.

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"Just what I was looking for"

Robert B.

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"Amazingly Great!"

David P.

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"Enjoying the course. Clear instructions and manageable actions."

Tremblay N.

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"Best practical application with explanations I've seen!"

Shawn L.

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"Un bon cours, explication claire et très pratique et pas à pas. Merci à l'entraîneur."

Peter Kimbondo M.

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"Easy to Learn."

Fidel D.

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"Very good teaching skills. Examples of street fighting procedure and the 'by the book style' procedure. Great teaching skills, easy to follow. Highly Recomended!"

Richard G.

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"I teach martial arts. Instructor is knowledgeable."

Gregory A. K.

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"Thank you so Much"

Olanrewaju A.

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"Instructor is very competent and explained everything clearly. Solid self defense scenarios against both trained and untrained opponents."

Job G.

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"Useful Course"

Dr. Sindhura K.

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"I've learnt something new above defending against pushes and the danger they pose. I have done defence against grabs and throwing appointments in Jujitsu, but not covered the content in the course."

Anthony D.

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"Great"

Michael S.

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"Awsome course Thank you"

Mark K.

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"the techniques in this course are very simple and effective totally reallity based i think everyone needs to learn these, so they could be able to protect themselves in the streets. this course is totally legit."

Jonathan C.

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"It is very simple to learn and very effective."

Istrati T.

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"Looks like a practical approach to street fighting."

Ed S.

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"Awsome!!!"

Leon J.

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"It is a very good course on Self Defense Jiu Jitsu. The concepts are clear and easy to practise. Only minor is the technical quality of some material. An extra point of weakness is some videos are a minute or five too long. I and I think I am not alone when I say I lose interest because some videos are a little too long. Still 4.5 stars for great teaching, Great clarity and Great opening of video's."

Rachid S.

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"This is a Great Course"

Jose Mata-G.

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"This course was Fantastic"

ATHANASIOS-CHARISIS G.

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"Great course with a lot of content on a lot of different street situations you may find yourself in. The explanations are thorough and often come with drills you can do to practice, and the instructor also covers different issues you can run into with improper application of the technique."

Grant S.

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"It was an amazing course"

Brandon

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"Es un excelente curso para iniciarse en el mundo de la defensa personal. Muy didáctico y con ejemplos sencillos de reproducir por cualquier persona."

Rogelio Rivera L.

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"Good tactical skills to improve my readiness in various encounters."

Thomas K.

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"The Instructor shows that he knows his stuff and is making it easy to understand."

James D.

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"Excellent Course"

Ruben L.

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"Course is really good, well explained. 5 STARS & great work."

Michal P.

On-line Course Review

"Well, it is way, way better than my in- person class I have been taking. I go to a college in a very bad city (countless violent people) because I prefer in- person learning and it is the only college near me, and these skills really came in handy."

Isaac T.

On-line Course Review

"Good couse to follow"

John F.

On-line Course Review

"For a novice, I was amazed at some of the maneuvers I believe I could do now. Just by the realization of what could be done in your present position. Outstanding!"

Pete B.

On-line Course Review

"Spectacular! I can't wait to practice this!"

Kaleiel Endale M.

On-line Course Review

"Good"

Shankhadeep B.

On-line Course Review

"This is a great no nonsense training program, no complication in explaining the moves, straight to the point, made for realistic confrontational situations, i highly recommend!"

Micheal M.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Yes, he's keeping it simple and, from what I know, effective."

Manfred H.

On-line Course Review

"A very well explained training course. Everything was presented in a manner that is quick, yet easy to understand. Highly recommended!"

James G.

On-line Course Review

"Excellent"

Elizabeth T.

On-line Course Review

"Great course! Clear and easy to understand. The instructor explained everything well with examples that are easy to follow. Good job!"

Todd B.

On-line Course Review

"This is the best course you will ever find!"

Isacc L.

On-line Course Review

"Practical and effective, and it seems geared towards regular folks with no formal training in self-defense or civilians."

Alfonso F.

On-line Course Review

"explained well & detailed"

Teguh R.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Very clear and well explained. Includes some self training exercises. Relates to many real life scenarios."

Zbigniew B.

On-line Course Review

"Excellent"

Alejandro Andres G.

On-line Course Review

"It seems very good and practical for street defense. I will give 5 stars if this level is maintained through out the full course."

Peter J. S.

On-line Course Review

"EXCELENT!"

Cristian Fernando Sierra M.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Well, the instructor is very thorough and confident in the techniques he is teaching."

Don P.

On-line Course Review

"Impressionnant."

Bernard X.

On-line Course Review

"It is an interesting perspective to self Defense. I like how he explains his techniques. He has broken down possible attacks really well!"

Mohammad Ali M.

On-line Course Review

"Excellent techniques expertly explained. Direct teaching style which is very understandable. Hoping for more lessons."

Steve A.

On-line Course Review

"Very Very Good!!! Solid Material"

R. B.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Very good Information!"

Trevor

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"For not costing very much, this course is fantastic! They explain everything really well, so you can start practicing really fast. And there is a ton of content (8 hours of video), and you only need an account to access it. These guys really deserve an award for making something like this."

Beck V.

On-line Course Review

"Great tips"

Francisco R.

On-line Course Review

"Excellent course. I've learned a lot of techniques without going to the gym. I can now walk on the streets with confidence and without fear!! I would definitely recommend anyone to buy this course because you get very valuable information for the least amount of money that's great."

Morris V. S.

On-line Course Review

"Fast- Moving, good narration, cool dudes!"

Charon S.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Me Encanto"

Edmond G.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Perfect course, lectures are very clear and easy to follow, it make it even more easier."

Victor A.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"very, very practical hats off to instructor."

Dr. Anuj P.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"The demonstrations are very clear and practical, showing the theory as well as the execution so that learners can easily modify once the principles are understood."

William J. C.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Apenas está empezando"

Melissa

On-line Course Review

"It was very helpful and showed great techniques!"

Sarika

On-line Course Review

"I loved the techniques!"

Miles T.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"Love IT!"

Amr A.

On-line Course Review

halfstar

"instructor was knowledgeable and presented the material in an understandable way without the 'fluff'. his demonstrations of the techniques were simple and easy to replicate. if he ever comes out with some new courses, i won't hesitate to purchase. this course is highly recommended for beginners and expert alike as it would be a good review for the experienced."

Ks1233

On-line Course Review

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BENEFITS OF JIU - JITSU For Your Mind, Body and Spirit

“Old school” Brazilian Jiu - jitsu took the martial arts world by storm and literally fought for its reputation as the the planet’s most complete, efficient and effective system of self - defence. But “self - defence” means so much more than just protection against physical aggression.

The healthy body that Jiu-jitsu cultivates is our first line of defence against illness and disease. Jiu-jitsu can be the perfect self-defence against threats like obesity and its deadly complications of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

For a society that is growing older Jiu - jitsu is self - defence against aging, loss of mobility and arthritis. For young and old alike BJJ brings people together and guards us not only from boredom and aimlessness but against disconnection and isolation.

Yet for many, their greatest adversary is their own mind. Stress and anxiety can be more harmful than physical attacks. But learning to be calm in the face of danger vanquishes fear, doubt and worry and is the very essence of Jiu-jitsu training.

If emotional traumas or fighting back against the negativity of your inner critic, makes your mind feel like a battleground - then Jiu - jitsu can be your invisible weapon - to slay personal demons and protect your psyche from within and without.

Thus, Jiu - jitsu is defence of the whole “self” and your entire being - your mind, your body and your spirit. Jiu-jitsu is like a superpower - the warrior’s ultimate secret weapon that no one can see but is always with you.

Everyone desires to feel like a warrior, to be powerful, confident, fearless and free. We all want that force of will to overcome any challenge and the strength of character to always stand up for ourselves, the people we care about and the things we believe to be right.

But not everyone believes in themselves. Far too many good people worry that they do not have what it takes. We want to help them realize that personal transformation and discovering your inner warrior can be as simple as making a choice.

Your greatest power is not your size or your strength - its your power to choose. You have the power to choose your own future. Choose to become the best, most fit, formidable, fearless and respected version of yourself. The choice is yours...

choose Groundbreaker Jiu-jitsu

WE BELIEVE IN YOU

Jiu-jitsu is a superpower that will change your life but
only you can take the first step

— WWE Champion, Eve Torres Gracie

GROUNDBREAKER BJJ OFFERS YOU A RANGE OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Group Classes available
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On site, mobile private
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for individuals, companies
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In the early 1990s - we revolutionized self-defence in our country by bringing the Gracie family and BJJ to Canada - for the first time in
history.

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In 2012 - we revolutionized long distance BJJ Self-defence training - all over the world - by bringing out the best selling self-defence APP of that time.

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Now - we want to revolutionize your personal training and bring BJJ self-defence to where it has never been before!

ARE YOU FEELING LIMITED BY YOUR SCHEDULE, GEOGRAPHY, DISABILITIES, AGE OR OTHER PERSONAL CHALLENGES ?

We have the perfect solution for you. SELF-DEFENCE PERSONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS ON WHEELS!

Our professionally designed individual lessons or group workshops are ON-SITE, customized and hands-on instruction - Delivered IN-PERSON right to your home, common room, office, or community center.

“Made - to - order” - Small group training is a highly effective way to accelerate your progress by focusing on the specialized self - defence areas that are most critical to your job or community group`s needs.

We believe anyone, and especially those most vulnerable members of our communities, can easily learn BJJ based self - defence - if they are given better access and the personal attention they deserve.

We specialize in making beginners feel very comfortable, in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment - right on your own home turf-while always delivering the gold standard of self-defence training.

Our training is taylored to fit the age, fitness level or physical challenges of your staff or membership, so no one ever feels left out.

Unless requested, we do not teach the SPORT VERSION OF Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, that the public may be more familiar with. Part of OUR MISSION is to increase public access to and awareness of THE ORIGINAL, “old school”, self-defence based BJJ system, that made BJJ world-renowned.

CORPORATIVE PROGRAMS

Many successful companies have introduced WELLNESS PROGRAMS for their workforce. Research shows organizations can reap tremendous benefits from wellness programs as they increase the health and fitness, morale, productivity, and loyalty of their employees.

Few wellness programs can duplicate the benefits of BJJ based self-defence training in the areas of feelings of safety and stress management, confidence, camaraderie and the raising of self-images. Moreover, We have specialized programs specifically for the occupational hazards that some workers face on the job, such as security personal, nurses or care workers.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Furthermore, part of our mission is to help charities and non-profit organizations (in particular those that work with battered women and children), become more aware of the transformative power of BJJ based self-defence training for people who have suffered physical and emotional trauma.

On a practical level, we want to help better inform women's groups and support networks that nothing works better than BJJ based self-defence training for women in the real world . . . nothing. BJJ can change and sometimes even save lives.

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POPULAR WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE

Woman`s Self-Defence

Our Woman’s self-defence program was the first of its kind in the nation and thus the oldest BJJ based course in Canada. We learned this system directly from the highest level members of the legendary Gracie family who created it. Since that time we have continued to develop our program with evidence-based research and data not previously available and innovative training equipment such as “redman” body armour - that allows for highly realistic, fun and safe assault scenarios.

Personal Defence For Psychiatric Staff, Nurses & Care Givers

In regions like British Columbia workers in occupations such as residential care and nursing are actually statistically at greater risk of injuries - due to physical assaults - than any other job! We want to keep our care givers safe. This program is based on the same proven methods as our Woman`s Self Defence program and was further developed by a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt with years experience of working with violent clients in residential care and youth remand settings.

MMA Fitness

MMA fighters are some of the most fit, conditioned and well rounded athletes in the world. This is due to their multi discipline cross-training. We want you to develop the body of a MMA champion without ever having to climb into a cage or take a hit. Using the mitt drills of Boxing, Thai pad kicking, scientific stretching and a dozen other fitness modalities from combat sports you can achieve your ultimate body while having a blast.

Natural Human Movement For Mobility and BJJ

Jiu-jitsu has always been about efficient use of the body. Long before “Natural” or “Primal” movement programs became trendy, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu masters had developed a complete system of therapeutic movement for range of motion, joint mobility, suppleness, and overall health. What sets the BJJ method apart is.

Make sure your child is...

No child should go to class full of fear. School should be about positive growth not of enduring harmful environments bullies create. Negative effects of childhood bulling can last a life time. So while there are many theoretical strategies for bullying, most fail in real-life without the CONFIDENCE that comes from knowing you can protect yourself physically. Our program is not based on punching people but on setting boundaries and non-violent holds that resolve situations with a minimum of force.

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