In addition to self-defence, jiu-jitsu is a great source of lifetime personal growth skills in a fun and motivating environment. Our team motivates kids and help bring them to their highest potential through hard work and discipline, while in a positive and friendly atmosphere. It’s not unusual for us to get feedback from parents about the positive effects jiu-jitsu has on our youth, from better behaviour at home to more focus in school.

Therien Jiu-Jitsu is strongly based on the practice of self-defence and provides a stronger sense of personal safety.  The adult program at Therien Jiu-Jitsu follows the same curriculum as the youth program and in the same positive, social atmosphere, but moves at a faster pace. We include more intense cardio workouts and more focus on technical details. These programs promote the ongoing development of one’s physical strength, agility, balance, leverage and timing, as well as self-esteem, self-control and concentration. 

We strongly believe that self-defence should be available to everybody, regardless of age or physical limitations. Therien Jiu-Jitsu’s Essential Self-Defence program provides just that.  Join these classes and learn critical martial arts techniques, customized to fit you.  You’ll follow the same curriculum as all other jiu-jitsu classes. Rather than throws and grappling found in our traditional jiu-jitsu program, you will focus on escaping, striking and controlling your opponent in the most efficient manner possible.  If you have a sore back, bad knees, or any other concern, Essential Self-Defence may be for you!