Our unique approach to learning and our top quality
instructors makes Ground X Jiu Jitsu your best choice.
Joel has won several prestigious titles and having over a decade of training and competition experience Joel has taken the role as one of our head instructors for our adult Jiu Jitsu program.
Kayla is an experienced competitor. She has won titles and competed in multiple IBJJF and EBI events and has featured on UFC Fightpass. She is now using her experience to give students the skills and tools necessary to accomplish their goals.
Richard has taken the roll of our Youth Programs Director. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and has been teaching and training in martial arts for over a decade. He also holds a Degree in health fitness and nutrition
As the director of our youth programs Richard will be here to help each child gain discipline, self defense, humility, and confidence!
Scott has recently retired from the military and will be leading our Saturday kickboxing program.
He is 3-0 under Muay Thai Canada.
Scott has completed three 2 month camps in Phuket, Thailand (2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019,2020)
While in Thailand he trained under Sayannoi Kiatprabat who has 565 professional fights, is a 2x Lumpinee Champion in 2 weight categories, WMC World Champion, and Champion of Thailand.
Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or start your journey, Scott will be here to help you!
Meet coach Rey!
Rey will is taking the role as one of the lead instructors in the introduction to striking program.
Rey has been training both BJJ and Muay Thai for 10 years. The level of technique, intensity and artistry required to be a top level martial artist is what has drawn Rey to combat sports. It is his mission to share his wealth of knowledge on the Ground X mats.
Ashley has an extensive background in teaching. She has been teaching kids martial arts for 15 years. A few of Ashley’s accomplishments are:
Professional MMA fighter of 5 years
2nd degree black belt in Karate
Jiu Jitsu blue belt
Team Canada Kickboxing (33 fights)
Studied in child psychology
Ashley is the lead instructor in our kids 3-5year program.
We offer a complimentary 30 minute orientation. This gives you the opportunity to come in, meet our instructors, your prospective new teammates and try out jiu jitsu!
