The most beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in Victoria. Two complementary paths — Fundamentals Gi and No-Gi Self-Defense — built from the ground up for first-timers.
Van Isle BJJ runs more dedicated beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes than any other academy in Victoria. Our program is built from the mat up for people with zero experience and zero athletic background — just real Jiu Jitsu, taught with patience, in a room that genuinely wants you there.
The first class is always free. No commitment, no contract, no awkward sales pitch. We’ll lend you a clean uniform, pair you with a friendly training partner, and walk you through every step from the moment you arrive.
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Our beginner program is split into two complementary classes. Most students start with one, then quickly add the other as they fall in love with the sport.
Our classic Gi (kimono) beginner program is the deepest, most well-rounded introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Victoria. We work through safe takedowns, guard positions, escapes, basic submissions, and the etiquette of training — with absolutely no pressure to spar until you’re ready.
This is the program that builds the foundation everything else is built on. If you want to train BJJ seriously over the long term, this is where you start.
Same welcoming room, no kimono required. This class focuses on practical, no-gi self-defense rooted in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo — standing situations, takedowns, ground control, and how to handle a confrontation that doesn’t start politely.
Lighter on technical depth than Fundamentals Gi, but heavier on real-world application. A great companion class — or a perfect standalone first step if street-realistic self-defense is your main goal.
Schedule subject to change. See the full class schedule.
The hardest part of starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is walking through the door. Once you do, we promise it gets a lot easier.
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