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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.

Why Choose Michael Foley's Academy?

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to enhance your routine, Michael Foley's Academy provides a supportive and motivating environment.

Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your personal goals, ensuring you have the best experience possible.

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Schedule

Schedule

09/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
9 Mon 10 Tue 11 Wed 12 Thu 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sun
9 Mon
10 Tue
11 Wed
12 Thu
13 Fri
14 Sat
15 Sun
12:00am
1:00am
2:00am
3:00am
4:00am
5:00am
6:00am
7:00am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:00pm

Kids Jiu Jitsu Experienced

5:15 - 6pm
5:15pm - 6:00pm

Kids Jiu Jitsu Experienced

Kids Jiu Jitsu Experienced
Monday, February 09 · 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Kids Karate Purple and Up

6:05 - 6:50pm
6:05pm - 6:50pm

Kids Karate Purple and Up

Kids Karate Purple and Up
Monday, February 09 · 6:05pm - 6:50pm

Kickboxing (Women Only)

6:55 - 7:55pm
6:55pm - 7:55pm

Kickboxing (Women Only)

Kickboxing (Women Only)
Monday, February 09 · 6:55pm - 7:55pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
Monday, February 09 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

BJJ Members Only Open Mat

12 - 1pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm

BJJ Members Only Open Mat

BJJ Members Only Open Mat
Tuesday, February 10 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt

5 - 5:45pm
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt
Tuesday, February 10 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

5:45 - 6:45pm
5:45pm - 6:45pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

Kenpo Karate 13+
Tuesday, February 10 · 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

6:50 - 7:50pm
6:50pm - 7:50pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
Tuesday, February 10 · 6:50pm - 7:50pm

Kickboxing

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kickboxing

Kickboxing
Tuesday, February 10 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu

5:15 - 6pm
5:15pm - 6:00pm

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday, February 11 · 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

6:05 - 6:50pm
6:05pm - 6:50pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

Kickboxing (Teenagers)
Wednesday, February 11 · 6:05pm - 6:50pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Women Only)

6:55 - 7:55pm
6:55pm - 7:55pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Women Only)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Women Only)
Wednesday, February 11 · 6:55pm - 7:55pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi)
Wednesday, February 11 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

BJJ Members Open Mat

12 - 1pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm

BJJ Members Open Mat

BJJ Members Open Mat
Thursday, February 12 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Kids Karate Purple and Up

5 - 5:45pm
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kids Karate Purple and Up

Kids Karate Purple and Up
Thursday, February 12 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

5:50 - 6:50pm
5:50pm - 6:50pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

Kenpo Karate 13+
Thursday, February 12 · 5:50pm - 6:50pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

6:55 - 7:55pm
6:55pm - 7:55pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi)
Thursday, February 12 · 6:55pm - 7:55pm

Kickboxing

8 - 9pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kickboxing

Kickboxing
Thursday, February 12 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Sparring Kickboxing and Pointfighting

5:20 - 5:50pm
5:20pm - 5:50pm

Sparring Kickboxing and Pointfighting

Sparring Kickboxing and Pointfighting
Friday, February 13 · 5:20pm - 5:50pm

BJJ Open Mat

6 - 7pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm

BJJ Open Mat

BJJ Open Mat
Friday, February 13 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt

10:30 - 11:15am
10:30am - 11:15am

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt

Kids Karate White through Orange Belt
Saturday, February 14 · 10:30am - 11:15am

Kids Jiu Jitsu Mixed Ranks

11:20am - 12:05pm
11:20am - 12:05pm

Kids Jiu Jitsu Mixed Ranks

Kids Jiu Jitsu Mixed Ranks
Saturday, February 14 · 11:20am - 12:05pm

Kids Experienced Karate

12:15 - 1pm
12:15pm - 1:00pm

Kids Experienced Karate

Kids Experienced Karate
Saturday, February 14 · 12:15pm - 1:00pm

Super-Start Martial Arts

1:10 - 1:40pm
1:10pm - 1:40pm

Super-Start Martial Arts

Super-Start Martial Arts
Saturday, February 14 · 1:10pm - 1:40pm

Karate (Teenagers)

1:55 - 2:40pm
1:55pm - 2:40pm

Karate (Teenagers)

Karate (Teenagers)
Saturday, February 14 · 1:55pm - 2:40pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

2:45 - 3:30pm
2:45pm - 3:30pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

Kickboxing (Teenagers)
Saturday, February 14 · 2:45pm - 3:30pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Teenagers)

3:30 - 4:15pm
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Teenagers)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Teenagers)
Saturday, February 14 · 3:30pm - 4:15pm

BJJ Members Open Mat

4:30 - 5:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm

BJJ Members Open Mat

BJJ Members Open Mat
Saturday, February 14 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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