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We are passionate about changing children’s lives through martial arts. Three age-specific programs keep training safe, fun, and genuinely effective. We pride ourselves on having the highest instructor-to-student ratio for kids in Victoria — with up to 6–7 coaches on the mat for many of our kids classes.

Little Champs (5–7) — movement, coordination, and the foundations of BJJ in a playful, encouraging environment. Kids leave every class confident and energized.

Champions (8–12) — real technique, discipline, and progressive skill-building. Verbal Jiu-Jitsu, conflict resolution, and self-defense — not just on the mat, but in life.

Teens (12–16) — Fridays only. A bridge between kids and adult training, building confidence and competition-level technique in a focused, supportive environment.

You don’t need to be fit. You don’t need a sports background. You just need to show up. Our beginner program has been refined through thousands of students into the most welcoming, effective first step into Jiu Jitsu you’ll find in BC. Beginners can choose between two complementary paths:

Fundamentals Gi — The Foundation
Our classic Gi beginner program. Structured around the fundamentals — safe takedowns, guard positions, escapes, and submissions. This is the deepest, most well-rounded introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — the foundation everything else is built on. No pressure to spar until you’re ready.

Beginners No-Gi & Self-Defense
The same welcoming environment, but with a focus on practical self-defense. Real-world skills rooted in BJJ and Judo — learn to handle situations that don’t always start on the ground. Lighter on technical depth than the Gi class, but heavier on situational, no-gi, self-defense application. A great companion to the Gi class or a perfect standalone first step.

Once you have a foundation — typically from 2-stripe white belt onward — the All Levels program is where the real game begins. Higher-level concepts, open sparring, strategy, and deep technical work from coaches who trained at ATOS, Cobrinha’s, and Lovato’s.

This is the program that produced an IBJJF Worlds finalist. If you’re already training, this is where you level up.

High-level concepts, competition prep, and open sparring — in both Gi and NoGi — for experienced practitioners. Where blue belts and above sharpen their game. Higher-level concepts, open sparring, strategy, and deep technical work from coaches who trained at ATOS, Cobrinha’s, and Lovato’s. This is the program that produced an IBJJF Worlds finalist — if you’re already training, this is where you level up.

A dedicated, women-only space to learn BJJ with confidence. Safe, supportive, and empowering — no matter your fitness or experience level. Train alongside other women in a focused, welcoming environment built specifically for you. Whether you’re brand new or already on the mats, this class is yours.

Olympic-level throwing and takedown skills that complement your ground game. Judo training at Van Isle builds explosive, dynamic BJJ players. Learn how the fight starts before it hits the mat — throws, takedowns, grip fighting, and the strategic standing game that turns BJJ players into complete competitors.