Vancouver BJJ?

[Kimuralex]

Hey guys,

A close friend of mine and purple belt is relocating to Vancouver.

He is not sure which school to choose, anyone know about soares or Gracie Barra?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DHBiker]

Where in Vancouver is he moving to? There are a ton of good schools around.

 

[Pontigoose]

Don't go to GB Van, the instructor there has had tons of legal issues. I personally recommend Pacific Top Team Burnaby if your friend is a competitor, they have some killers in there, with really high level instructors.

 

[McClure]

I second Burnaby BJJ if he's in the Vancouver area - if he's in the eastern suburbs (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows) then Athlete's Arena Maple Ridge

 

[Alonbenav]

A huge vote for East Van BJJ.

 

[McNuggetz]

Anyone have any feedback about PTT Richmond (Evan Durand) or any BJJ gyms in Richmond ?

 

[Steveston]

Ribeiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a good gym I hear it's in Coquitlam.

 

[Pontigoose]

Anyone have any feedback about PTT Richmond (Evan Durand) or any BJJ gyms in Richmond ?

I started with Evan about a year ago, now I'm in Vernon with Dave Rothwell. Evan is really good, super friendly, and a really good coach. Solid group of guys and girls at PTT Richmond as well.

 

[mogawai]

Take that comment about GB Van , squared....

 

[sleeps anywhere]

Ribeiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a good gym I hear it's in Coquitlam.

Not that my opinion means anything, but I'll cosign on Ribeiro JJ Vancouver in Coquitlam. It's run by Giacomo Zanini, a Saulo/Xande black belt. He gave me my first few JJ lessons six years ago and I liked it so much that I'm on the path for life. Good instructor and active competitor. I'm making it a point to visit him the next time I'm in the Great White North.