FAQ's

Our BJJ Academy is located in Vaughan at 207 Edgeley Blvd. Our Academy is near the VMC Subway Station and is approximately a 4 minute walk to our BJJ Academy from the VMC Subway Station.

If you are driving to our BJJ Academy, there is plenty of free parking.

Yes! We offer a Free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trial class for you to try without any commitments. 

No prior experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) or Martial Arts is necessary to try our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program at KINGJIUJITSU Vaughan. All levels and ages 4+ are welcomed.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art that focuses on controlling an opponent and using leverage and technique to apply joint locks and chokeholds. It is designed for self-defense and sport competition.

Yes! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches techniques to control, escape, and neutralize an opponent, making it highly effective for real-world self-defense situations.

No, you don’t! Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will naturally improve your fitness, strength, flexibility, and endurance over time.

If it’s a Gi class, wear a Gi (or a borrowed one from the academy). If you do not have a Gi and we do not have one in your size, then you can wear t-shirt and shorts or sweat pants. 

For No-Gi, wear athletic shorts and a rash guard or a fitted t-shirt.

On average, it takes 8-12 years of consistent training to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, progress depends on dedication, training frequency, and competition experience.

Beginners should aim for 2-3 times per week. More advanced students often train 4-6 times per week, depending on their goals.

While injuries can happen in any sport, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is relatively safe if practiced with proper technique, control, and respect for your training partners. Always tap early to avoid injuries!

For adults, the belt ranks are:

1. White (beginner)
2. Blue
3. Purple
4. Brown
5. Black (expert)

It usually takes 1-3 years per belt level.

The kids’ belt system follows this order:

1. White (Beginner)
2. Gray (Gray-White, Solid Gray, Gray-Black)
3. Yellow (Yellow-White, Solid Yellow, Yellow-Black)
4. Orange (Orange-White, Solid Orange, Orange-Black)
5. Green (Green-White, Solid Green, Green-Black)

Each belt (except White) has three variations:

• White-striped (beginning level of that belt)
• Solid color (intermediate level)
• Black-striped (advanced level before moving to the next color)

Absolutely! We provide both Kids and Adults with high intensity training for the highest level of competition. 

We also have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Class for Kids and Teens which is by invite only. 

• Kids usually spend 6-18 months at each belt level, depending on attendance, skill progression, and age.
• Promotions are based on effort, knowledge, and attitude rather than just time on the mat.

• It keeps kids engaged and provides achievable goals.
• It ensures proper skill development before transitioning to adult belts.
• It rewards consistent training and effort rather than just competition performance.

• Train Consistently.
• Focus on Technique Over Strength.
• Ask Questions and Take Notes.
• Watch Instructional and Competition Footage.
• Roll (Spar) Often but Intelligently.

No, competition is optional. Some people compete to test their skills, but many train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purely for fun, self-defense, or fitness.

Common submissions include:

• Chokes (Rear Naked Choke, Guillotine, Triangle, etc.)
• Joint Locks (Armbar, Kimura, Americana, etc.)
• Leg Locks (Heel Hook, Kneebar, Ankle Lock, etc.)

No, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu does not involve strikes (punches, kicks, elbows).

Rolling is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s version of sparring—where you practice live grappling with a training partner using controlled resistance.

• Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Practiced in a Kimono (Gi) where grips on the fabric are used.
• No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Practiced in Rash Guards and Shorts, with faster, more wrestling-based techniques.

Yes! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches Kids Discipline, Confidence, Strong Work Ethic, Resilience, Coordination, and Self-Defense in a fun and safe environment.

Yes! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for women’s self-defense and fitness, discipline, confidence, coordination, and self-defense in a fun and safe environment.

It’s normal! Focus on one technique at a time, ask for help, and remember that everyone progresses at their own pace.

Look for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with:

• A clean and friendly environment
• Knowledgeable and respectful instructors
• A focus on technique over ego

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fosters mental resilience, discipline, confidence, and friendships. Many practitioners say it positively changes their lives beyond the mats.

Jiu Jitsu is Really the Only Martial Art that Truly Delivers as Advertised. Where Technique Triumphs Over Everything!