Programs

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The top training destination for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, with classes taught by Pedro Sauer BJJ black belt, Michael Foley!

Jiu Jitsu, which means “the gentle art” in Japanese, is a grappling based self defense system that emphasizes the proper application of technique, leverage, timing, and patience to win over strength and aggression. It teaches the student to use the attacker’s energy against them, rather than opposing it head-on. Essentially, Jiu Jitsu gives a smaller individual the ability to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent in a stand-up confrontation or on the ground. ‘Gracie’ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the name given to the style of Jiu Jitsu that was developed by the Gracie family in Brazil and is often referred to by the acronym BJJ.

Here at the academy, our approach is balanced and methodical. Our curriculum focuses on technique that is effective for self-defense and competition. We teach our students defense against strikes, the clinch, take-downs, throws, sweeps, chokes, joint locks and various other submission holds.

Students looking to learn this revolutionary martial art can do so in a very well structured setting here at the academy.

Kickboxing

Come train at the top kickboxing academy in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Classes taught by multiple time kickboxing champion Michael Foley!

Kickboxing is a combat sport based on a hybrid striking system that combines elements of boxing, karate, and muay thai. Our Kickboxing classes focus on the proper technique and conditioning that you would need to climb into the ring to compete or to defend yourself if necessary. Our expert coaching staff has developed our Kickboxing curriculum over decades of training, traveling, and competing all over the world. You cannot help but get in shape with our faced pace and energetic classes.

Our program is welcoming to beginners because classes are rooted in fundamentals, we have a rotating curriculum, and our team is inviting. Register now!

Kenpo Karate

The Foley family history in Kenpo Karate spans over four decades and three generations of training, teaching, and competing all over the world. Our Kenpo Karate program is a structured system that teaches stances, blocks, kicking, and punching techniques and provides physical fitness and self confidence to its practitioners.

We actively train to compete in sport Karate while staying rooted in the traditional aspects of Kenpo. Our academy members have enjoyed tremendous competitive success all around the globe.

Whether you want a Karate program for fitness, recreation, or high level competition, we have the system and experience to meet your needs.

Women Only

Here at the academy, we offer our first class kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs in both co-ed and women only environments.

Our club has a large female population, but we understand many women prefer to train in a female only class setting.

The class content is exactly the same in our women only programs as they are in the co-ed equivalent.

If you are a new student, please feel free to attend trial classes in both women and co-ed programs to see were you are most comfortable.

Kids Programs