About Us
Making Jiu Jitsu more accessible and inclusive to the community.
Our mission is to make high-quality, low-ego Jiu-Jitsu safely accessible to families and adults across Vancouver.
Gentle Method Jiu Jitsu
Our Story, Vision, and Values
3+ Vancouver LocationsTraining close to home
13-Week CurriculumsStructured learning cycles
100% Low-EgoA room where everyone belongs
Why We Are Different
Purposeful training. Visible progress.
Our Vision
Confidence without unnecessary aggression.
To become British Columbia's most trusted provider of community-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. We inspire healthier communities by delivering highly organized, objective technical structures that make high-quality martial arts education safely accessible to everyone.
Our Playbook
What we do
An intentional, structured roadmap engineered for technical self-review and personal development.
Level 1 / 1YReactive Defense
Level 2 / 2YProactive Fundamentals
Level 3 / 3YSport Mastery
Contrary to traditional competitive gyms or promotional belt factories, we do not measure success by medals, physical strength, or arbitrary rewards. Success is measured by the objective, trackable technical competence and mental resilience a student develops through structured, self-directed progression.
Foundational Values
Strength, practiced with purpose.
Value 01
Humility — Strength Without Ego
We approach every class ready to learn. Humility means respecting every training partner, staying open to feedback, and choosing progress over comparison.
Value 02
Confidence — Strength Without Fear
Confidence is built through capable action. We help students trust themselves, speak up with respect, and meet challenges with calm, practiced resolve.
Value 03
Discipline — Strength Through the Process
Meaningful growth is earned through consistency. We celebrate the small, repeated efforts that develop resilient habits on the mat and beyond it.
Value 04
Safety — Strength With Responsibility
Skill carries responsibility. Our students learn to train with control, communicate clearly, and protect the wellbeing of everyone in the room.
Value 05
Community — Strength Through Others
We grow further together. Every member contributes to a welcoming community where encouragement, belonging, and shared effort are part of the practice.