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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

23/03/2026 - 29/03/2026
23 Mon 24 Tue 25 Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28 Sat 29 Sun
23 Mon
24 Tue
25 Wed
26 Thu
27 Fri
28 Sat
29 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, March 23 · 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, March 23 · 6:05pm - 6:50pm

Kickboxing (Women Only)

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

Kickboxing (Women Only)

Kickboxing (Women Only)
Monday, March 23 · 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, March 23 · 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, March 24 · 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, March 24 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

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

Kenpo Karate 13+

Kenpo Karate 13+
Tuesday, March 24 · 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, March 24 · 6:50pm - 7:50pm

Kickboxing

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

Kickboxing

Kickboxing
Tuesday, March 24 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu

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

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu

Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday, March 25 · 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

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

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

Kickboxing (Teenagers)
Wednesday, March 25 · 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, March 25 · 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, March 25 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm

BJJ Members Open Mat

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

BJJ Members Open Mat

BJJ Members Open Mat
Thursday, March 26 · 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, March 26 · 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Kenpo Karate 13+

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

Kenpo Karate 13+

Kenpo Karate 13+
Thursday, March 26 · 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, March 26 · 6:55pm - 7:55pm

Kickboxing

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

Kickboxing

Kickboxing
Thursday, March 26 · 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, March 27 · 5:20pm - 5:50pm

BJJ Open Mat

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

BJJ Open Mat

BJJ Open Mat
Friday, March 27 · 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, March 28 · 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, March 28 · 11:20am - 12:05pm

Kids Experienced Karate

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

Kids Experienced Karate

Kids Experienced Karate
Saturday, March 28 · 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, March 28 · 1:10pm - 1:40pm

Karate (Teenagers)

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

Karate (Teenagers)

Karate (Teenagers)
Saturday, March 28 · 1:55pm - 2:40pm

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

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

Kickboxing (Teenagers)

Kickboxing (Teenagers)
Saturday, March 28 · 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, March 28 · 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, March 28 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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