Traditional Jiu-Jitsu in BC - JJBC Society - Dojo Listing

Dojo Listing

This is a comprehensive list of all the member dojos of the JJBC society.

Abbotsford
Burnaby
Chilliwack
Kelowna
Langley
Parksville
Penticton
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver
Vernon
Victoria
Westbank
Outside BC

Abbotsford

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Burnaby

Dojo Name	BCIT Jiu-jitsu Club
City	Burnaby
Style	Shorinji Kan Jiu-jitsu
Chief Instructor	Sensei Kevin Eugene
Philosophy	Derived from a lineage of traditional samurai self-defense that has passed through Japan, Australia and Europe, Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu aims to teach self defense in an enriching and safe manner. New participants, whether experienced martial artists or complete beginners, are always welcome. Themes include throwing, striking, locking and hold downs along with any combination of the above. Feel free to contact the club if interested.
Class Schedule	Tuesday 09:15 - 10:45 and Thursday 08:15-10:15
Website	www.jitsucanada.com
Email	vancouver@jitsucanada.com

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Dojo Name	Kami Arashi
City	Abbotsford
Style	Primarily Daito Ryu based, with a large dose of the smoothness of Aikido and some of the crispness of an Okinawa karate style.
Chief Instructor	Sensei Iulian Badragan is a 3^rd degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a 1^st degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He also trained for some time in Aikido and Ninjutsu. Nowadays, his primary focus is on practical Self Defence. He worked in the past as a University Physics Professor and currently he fights cancer as a Medical Physicist. His students are largely hospital colleagues from Abbotsford and Fraser Valley Cancer Centres.
Philosophy	We value the traditional Martial Arts' moral virtues over superior fighting abilities. Rather than concentrating on mastering a wide variety of techniques, we use them as simple exercises to help understanding the basic principles behind them. In our practice we seek simplicity, elegance, flexibility and effectiveness. Our student model is by no means a fighting machine but rather a perfectly balanced human being.
Class Schedule	After work classes, typically from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Address	32900 Marshall Road
Website	http://Self-Defense.Train2Win.ca
Email	IBadragan@bccancer.bc.ca
Phone	(604) 851-4710 x 645283

Chilliwack

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Kelowna

Dojo Name	Ronin Jiu-Jitsu & Kobudo
City	Kelowna
Style	Jikishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Jishin-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, & Ronin Tai-Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Randy Martin
Class Schedule	Full Time Professional Dojo, Please Call for Schedule
Address	Private Location, Please call for directions.
Website	http://www.roninjj.com
Email	roninjiu-jitsu@shaw.ca
Phone Number	(250) 470-3726

Langley

Dojo Name	Kami Arashi
City	Langley
Style	Primarily Daito-Ryu based, with a large dose of the smoothness of Aikido and some of the crispness of an Okinawa karate style.
Chief Instructor	Sensei Iulian Badragan is a 3^rd degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a 1^st degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He also trained for some time in Aikido and Ninjutsu. Nowadays, his primary focus is on practical Self Defence. He worked in the past as a University Physics Professor and currently he fights cancer as a Medical Physicist. His students are largely hospital colleagues from Abbotsford and Fraser Valley Cancer Centres.
Philosophy	We value the traditional Martial Arts' moral virtues over superior fighting abilities. Rather than concentrating on mastering a wide variety of techniques, we use them as simple exercises to help understanding the basic principles behind them. In our practice we seek simplicity, elegance, flexibility and effectiveness. Our student model is by no means a fighting machine but rather a perfectly balanced human being.
Class Schedule	Fridays, typically from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Address	Walnut Grove Community Centre, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1
Website	http://Self-Defense.Train2Win.ca
Email	IBadragan@bccancer.bc.ca
Phone	(604) 851-4710 x 645283

Parksville

Dojo Name	German Ju Jutsu Systems (GJJS)
City	Parksville (Vancouver Island)
Style	German style Ju Jutsu (especially developed for German Police/ Army and Law Enforcement)
Chief Instructor	Detlef - Joe Friede, 2nd degree black belt
Philosophy	If you want to learn to fight go somewhere else - If you want to learn to survive come see us
Class Schedule	As of September 2008: Tuesday to Friday 6.00pm - 8.00 pm, Saturday open Mat 1.00pm - 3.00 pm
Address	183 Mc Vickers Street, Parksville, BC
Website	http://www.gjjs.ca/
Email	detleff@shaw.ca
Phone Number	(250) 240-7759 or (250) 248-3538

Penticton

Dojo Name	Ronin Jiu-Jitsu & Kobudo
City	Penticton
Style	Jikishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Jishin-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, & Ronin Tai-Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Randy Martin
Class Schedule	Currently Full, not accepting new students. I will post space here as openings come up. Please call back.
Address	Penticton
Website	http://www.roninjj.com
Email	roninjiu-jitsu@shaw.ca
Phone Number	(250) 470-3726

Port Moody

Dojo Name	St. John Jiu-Jitsu
City	Port Moody
Style	Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Sensei Allen St. John -- Training in Jiu-Jitsu since 1972. Currently 6th Dan as awarded by the Can-Ryu founder, Prof. G. Sylvain. Member of Black Belt College Teachers levels 1 & 2. Recipient of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu 2000 Licensed Teachers Certificate. Instructor for Police Pressure Points System, Persuader Key Chain Holder, Scepter Baton, Woman's Self Defense, Stranger Danger for Kids Program. Practiced in Tai-Chi, Tai-Chi Sword, Chi-Kung, Iaido, Yoga. Current member of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Union, One of the founding members of Jiu-Jitsu B.C. Society.
Philosophy	To train in the various components of Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, with an emphasis on understanding how the human body works, its strengths and weaknesses, and applying that knowledge to defend oneself, or another, according to the various levels of threat on the force-continuum scale. Training is practiced in a respectful and positive atmosphere to foster goodwill and an open-minded attitude.
Class Schedule	Tues & Thurs 6:30– 7:30 (children), 7:30 – 9:00 (adult)
Address	2306 St. Johns Street, Port Moody
Website	http://mypage.direct.ca/s/stjohn/
Email	stjohn@direct.ca
Phone Number	604.722.3656

Richmond

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Surrey

Dojo Name	Kami Arashi
City	Surrey
Style	Primarily Daito Ryu based, with a large dose of the smoothness of Aikido and some of the crispness of an Okinawa karate style.
Chief Instructor	Sensei Iulian Badragan is a 3^rd degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a 1^st degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He also trained for some time in Aikido and Ninjutsu. Nowadays, his primary focus is on practical Self Defence. He worked in the past as a University Physics Professor and currently he fights cancer as a Medical Physicist. His students are largely hospital colleagues from Abbotsford and Fraser Valley Cancer Centres.
Philosophy	We value the traditional Martial Arts' moral virtues over superior fighting abilities. Rather than concentrating on mastering a wide variety of techniques, we use them as simple exercises to help understanding the basic principles behind them. In our practice we seek simplicity, elegance, flexibility and effectiveness. Our student model is by no means a fighting machine but rather a perfectly balanced human being.
Class Schedule	After work classes, typically from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Address	13750 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Website	http://Self-Defense.Train2Win.ca
Email	IBadragan@bccancer.bc.ca
Phone	(604) 851-4710 x 645283

Vancouver

Dojo Name	Killarney Jiu-jitsu Club
City	Vancouver
Style	Shorinji Kan Jiu-jitsu
Chief Instructor	Sensei Jonathan Jamnik, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Philosophy	Based on locking and throwing techniques which have evolved over thousands of years, Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu provides an extremely effective self-defense system against virtually any attacker, unarmed or otherwise.This system can be used by anyone irrespective of strength, weight or gender. Training is gradual and tailored to your individual ability. Endurance, strength, flexibility and speed are all improved during training. Your confidence, co-ordination and reaction times will improve. All you need to start is loose clothing.
Class Schedule	Mon & Wed: 7:15-9:15pm.
Address	Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC
Websites	Info and Online Registration
Email	vancouverjitsu@yahoo.ca
Phone Number	604.718.8211 (Phone registration only available Mon-Sat, 10:00am-2:00pm)

Vernon

Dojo Name	Ronin Jiu-Jitsu & Kobudo
City	Vernon
Style	Jikishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Jishin-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, & Ronin Tai-Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Randy Martin
Class Schedule	Mon. & Wed. 8:00-9:30pm
Address	7D-3315 30th Ave (downstairs)
Website	http://www.roninjj.com
Email	roninjiu-jitsu@shaw.ca
Phone Number	(250) 470-3726

Victoria

Dojo Name	10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Victoria
City	Victoria
Style	Ryu Bu Kan Aiki Jujitsu and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Sensei Ari Bolden, 2nd degree black belt Jujutsu (Goshin and Daito Ryu) and 1st degree black belt in Aikido and a purple belt under Eddie Bravo.
Philosophy	The style taught in our dojo is called Ryu Bu Kan Aiki Jujitsu (House of the Fighting Dragon), a modern and synthesized jujitsu style based in traditional Japanese fighting arts (Daito Ryu Jujutsu) of the samurai and modern ground work fighting (Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu and combat grappling). We have a strong emphasis on joint locks, chokes, kazushi (unbalancing), throwing, atemi (strikes) and reality-based combat form and scenarios. We offer both classical jujutsu and sport grappling classes.
Class Schedule	Please see our website for details. Open Monday-Saturday.
Address	1821 Cook Street, Second Floor, Victoria, BC
Website	http://www.10thplanetvictoria.com
Email	info@10thplanetvictoria.com
Phone Number	(250) 686-1400

Westbank

Dojo Name	Ronin Jiu-Jitsu & Kobudo
City	Westbank
Style	Jikishin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu, Jishin-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, & Ronin Tai-Jitsu
Chief Instructor	Randy Martin
Class Schedule	Tues.& Thurs. 7:45-9:15pm
Address	Johson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre
Website	http://www.roninjj.com

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