Expert Instructors

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Thiago Barbosa: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Professor and Head Instructor

Professor Barbosa is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt and lifelong Martial Artist with over 29 years of experience. Having competed successfully in Canada and the United States at the National and International level, Professor Barbosa combines his experience as an athlete and competitor with his passion for sharing an art he truly loves with his students.

He is respected as one of the BEST, MOST technical, and accomplished BJJ instructors in Canada. He has consistently produced successful local, national, and World Champions; several of his students have gone on to win World titles and/or compete successfully in professsional Mixed Martial Arts events.

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art for everybody – large or small, slow or fast, young or old. By training wisely, anyone can excel at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s a great way to have fun, stay in shape, and ultimately, enrich your life!” – Professor Thiago Barbosa