Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in Toronto

6th Gear Jiu Jitsu is at the heart of Revolution’s grappling program.

As the leader in Jiu Jitsu and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), developed by our Chief Instructor Joel Gerson, our system focuses on finishing the fight by submission—not by ‘out pointing’ the other guy. Serving Toronto, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Maple, Woodbridge, Scarborough, our reach extends throughout the entire GTA.

About our Jiu Jitsu classes

In our 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu (also referred to as BJJ/ Jiu Jitsu) classes you’ll learn a seamless and fluid method of constantly applying submission after submission to eventually ‘TAPOUT’ your opponent. Learn how to arm bar, choke, foot lock, pin, take down, and essentially control an opponent even twice your size. It doesn’t take years of working out to be proficient in BJJ/Jiu Jitsu, the techniques are based on leverage, balance, and technique, so a smaller, weaker individual can still defeat a larger, stronger opponent. Further, a 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu workout is like no other: you’ll feel both your aerobic as well as anaerobic cardio working, the muscles in your legs, arms, back, abs, chest will get a complete workout while your mind focuses on strategy and combat psychology.

How is 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu different?

Founded and developed by Canadian grappling legend Joel Gerson, 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu takes the best from the Brazilian, Japanese as well as Russian grappling arts, and fuses them seamlessly together into one aggressive, submission hunting system. Emphasizing fluid but explosive movements along with a sinuous, relentless hunt for submissions, 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu has proven itself in local, national and international competitions. Using a curriculum and teaching methodology unlike any other in the city, 6th Gear Jiu Jitsu will help you to quickly internalize the same moves used to win the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Pride Fighting Championships, and other No Holds Barred competitions around the world in a relatively short period.

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Contact us to schedule a free consultation and tour at 905-695-1020.

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Jui Jitsu for Begginers

In the street as well as the ring, most fights will end up on the ground, either through calculation of one of the attackers, or by accident. Unless you have had the experience of being on the ground with an expert ground fighter, you have not had a lesson in humility and frustration. Considered the most technical and useful of all specialized fighting styles, the ground game is just that: a game. Like a form of kinetic chess, the game is made up of a hierarchy of positions, with different options at each position.

There is “the best position” and “the worst position” and everything in between. The best positions for you have the most options that involve making your partner give up. The key is to subdue your attacker, or your training partner, using leverage and technique, without hurting him, by making him “tap twice” from these positions--incredibly fun and addictive stuff when you know what you are doing. At every class, learn moves that will make your game more sophisticated. Leave your problems from the day behind, and come ‘roll’ with your friends on the mat.

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