Applied Martial Arts Background:

Christopher is a lifelong martial artist with over 3 decades of experience in: Karate, Kobudō (Traditional Weaponry), Jiu Jitsu, Pressure Point Control Tactics, Taekwondo, Aikido, Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  He is a content authority on Defensive Tactics and Canadian Use Of Force Curriculum.

His approach to Instruction is rooted in:

     • Respect for Tradition.
     • Safety.
     • Fun.

Christopher believes in the transformative power of martial arts and sees great value in incorporating martial training during the earliest stages of childhood development.  Kids that get involved in martial arts training from a young age develop: self-esteem, confidence, discipline and self-defence skills that they will carry with them for a lifetime.

Christopher's classes have a defined structured that is designed to: prevent injury, condition the body for a lifetime of participation in Gracie Jiu Jitsu™ and promote a fun training environment that will contribute to faster learning.

Start your journey in jiu jitsu — TODAY — at Gracie Garage — Cloverdale.

Applied Grappling Background:

Grant is a self-professed grappling nut!  He has experience on the mats himself as a Gracie Combatives™ White Belt, Pro-Wrestler and has most recently spent the Winter semester teaching the Gracie Games™ Curriculum to kids K-2 at Don Christian Elementary School.

Grant's approach to instruction as the primary Coach for the Gracie Games™ Curriculum focuses on:

     • Safety.
     • Play.
     • Confidence.

As a father, Grant understands first-hand the power of jiu jitsu and the positive impact it can have on kids.  His son: Nathan is currently participating in the Gracie Games® Curriculum at Gracie Garage — Cloverdale.  

People often remark how Grant's infectious enthusiasm for teaching kids contributes to them demanding to keep coming back for more!  Grant is excited for the road ahead and being in a position to continue to teach kids Gracie Jiu Jitsu™ and serve his Cloverdale Community.

Bring your kids in for their first Gracie Games® class — TODAY — at Gracie Garage — Cloverdale and let Grant teach your kids how to fight fire with water! 

Applied Martial Arts Background:

Jen has chosen to start her path into the world of Gracie Jiu Jitsu through the Women Empowered® Curriculum.

Her approach to Instruction focuses on:

     • Safety.
     • Fun.

     • and helping everyone feel welcome.

Jen believes in the power of a program like Women Empowered® because of its ability to nurture and develop: situational awareness, confidence and self-defence skills that women can confidently carry with them anywhere.

Jen's classes are safe, fun and structured in a way that makes everyone feel welcome.  Great attention is paid to the prevention injury and mastery of the fundamental techniques essential to success in the Women Empowered® Curriculum.

Start your journey in jiu jitsu through the Women Empowered® program — TODAY — at Gracie Garage — Cloverdale ...the mats are waiting!

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