MASTER YOUR CRAFT
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and fitness in the heart of Toronto's Junction neighbourhood.
Great instruction and real community. Come say hello.
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THERE’S ALWAYS A WHY
WHAT’S YOURS?
Stronger body. Quieter mind. Unstoppable energy. Real community. Or just a solid reason to sweat. Whatever brought you through the door, you belong in this room.
Clear Your Head
Build Confidence
Get Fit
Learn Self-Defense
Bring the Family
Compete
SHOWING UP IS THE HARDEST PART. AFTER THAT, WE’VE GOT YOU.
THE SPACE
REAL MATS. REAL PEOPLE.
We brought the vibe straight from our original garage location to these concrete walls and grey mats. It’s an unpretentious space built for one thing: Getting better together. BJJ gets labeled as a fight but anyone on the inside knows it’s far more mental than physical, it’s a physical chess game. Once you taste that strategy, you’re in it for the long haul.
TEAM ROSTER
WHO YOU’LL TRAIN WITH
Great training. No egos. Your growth is a team effort on these mats
JUSTIN LAU
HEAD COACH, BJJ - BLACK BELT
Structured, sharp, always thinking that fundamentals never get old.
REAGAN TSHIBANGU
HEAD OF WRESTLING - BLACK BELT
15+ years on the mats, still loves a hard scramble
ANNIE LE
KIDS & YOUTH BJJ COACH - BLACK BELT
University Professor + BJJ Professor = kids held to a higher standard on and off the mats
GRACE LAEMMLER
COMPETITION COACH, BJJ - BLACK BELT
Technical precision meets patient teaching.
KYLA WELCHER
YOUTH COACH, BJJ - PURPLE BELT
Kids leave every class a little more confident
MORGAN CEH
COACH, BJJ - PURPLE BELT
Homegrown. First ever Junction Academy student.
GOOD QUESTIONS
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None at all. Most people who walk in have never done a martial art before, our beginner classes are built for that.
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Just athletic wear, a t-shirt and shorts or leggings. No gi required for your trial. We'll walk you through gear if you decide to stick around.
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Monthly plans start at $159, no long-term contracts. Full pricing is on our Rates page.
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Our Tiny Tigers program starts at age 3, with Kids & Youth BJJ running through age 13.
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Yes, street parking and nearby lots, plus we're steps from the Keele/Dundas bus lines and the Bloor subway.
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Great training without the ego. Decorated coaches, a genuinely welcoming room, and no contracts locking you in.
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LIFE AT THE ACADEMY
Seminars, grading, open mats, community nights. Follow along to see what’s happening on the mats this week.
