Adult BJJ in Orangeville

Most of our adult members started with no martial arts experience. Classes begin with a warm-up and technical instruction, then drilling and live rolling (sparring) as you're ready. You'll learn self-defence, get fit and join a friendly team, at your own pace.

Class times

Gi: Mon and Wed 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Tue and Thu 10:00 to 11:30 am, Fri 6:00 to 7:00 am, Sat noon to 1:30 pm. No-Gi: Tue and Thu 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Open mat (gi or no-gi): Sun noon to 1:30 pm. Early-morning and daytime classes suit commuters and shift workers.

Black belt coaches

Classes are led by black belts: Jake Smith (2nd degree in BJJ and Judo, 2018 IBJJF World Masters champion, NCCP Level 3), Maurice Gear (2023 IBJJF Worlds silver), Shaun Rangoo (BJJ and Judo), Shawn Cox (BJJ, Judo green belt) and Chas Zekeres (2015 IBJJF Worlds gold).

Price

$150 a month on a 12-month plan, $1,600 for the year up front or $850 for 6 months, plus HST, with no-gi included. Add Judo for $200 a month in total ($2,100 a year up front or $1,100 for 6 months). Family members and first responders get 15% off.

Your first class

Your first class is free. Wear athletic clothes (no shorts) and arrive 15 minutes early; use the front entrance at 75 First Street and head down to the basement. After your first class you'll need a gi (unless you train no-gi only), sold at the academy.

Questions about adult BJJ

Please reach us at orangevillebjj@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

No. Most of our adult members started with no martial arts experience, and your first class is free. You'll learn technique and drill first, and only start live rolling when you're ready.

For your first class, athletic clothes (no shorts). After your first class you'll need a gi, which you can buy at the academy. For no-gi classes, wear shorts without pockets and a rash guard or fitted shirt.

Usually around 10 years of consistent training, depending on how often you train. Our newest black belt, Shawn Cox, was promoted in October 2026 after 10 years on the mats.

Our Programs

Kids BJJ (ages 3 to 12)

Toddlers 3 to 5, kids 5 to 8 and 8 to 12, grouped by age and level.

Teens BJJ (13+)

Teen classes led by coaches Andrew Rangoo and Jadon Smith.

Adult BJJ

Gi classes in the mornings, evenings and on weekends, plus a Sunday open mat. Beginners welcome.

Women's Only BJJ

A women-only class on Sunday mornings, 9 to 10 am.

No-Gi BJJ

Grappling in shorts and a rash guard, taught by our black belts. Included with adult BJJ.

Judo (13+)

Throws and takedowns with Dyman Judo on Friday nights.