The costs for each location can be found here .

The Jitsu Canada clubs run adult sessions which are open to people of 14 years or older. There are many people around the world who continue to train in Jiu Jitsu in their 70s or 80s, so you are never too old.

Additionally, the Gladstone club in Ottawa offers Junior classes for ages 8-16.

Wear loose clothing, such as sweatpants and a T-shirt. We train with bare feet. Please make sure that your nails (both finger nails and toe nails) are trimmed, and remove any jewellery. After a few sessions you may decide to purchase a uniform (gi) which is more comfortable to train in and less likely to be ripped during training.

It will take many years of dedicated training to become a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. An minimum of 5 years is required (many people take longer), but this should not dissuade students from starting training. You will soon pick up new skills useful in a self-defense situation, and as importantly, you will have fun.

No, many people who start are not physically fit, but training in Jiu Jitsu will improve your fitness, stamina, strength and coordination over time.

Classes are offered regularly throughout the week and (for some clubs) the weekend.

Please see our class info for details.

See the following sections for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.