About Us

Octa BJJ Burlington is a one-of-a-kind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the city of Burlington. We are only blocks away from QEW ramp on Walkers Line, as well as surrounded by numerous service/product providers.

Our academy provides a new experience from the beginning, with classes designed to guide the students through their BJJ journeys every step of the way. Our curriculum covers distinct techniques for youth, beginners, intermediate, advanced, and competitor students. No matter what your goal, we have a class to match your needs.

Our mission is to practice a modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without losing the traditional roots of our martial art. Evolving from the “old ways” of teaching, we are focused on the student's development while continually respecting their individuality. We are the right school for anyone interested in learning all aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from self-defense to wellness.

At Octa BJJ we follow the teachings of grandmasters Carlos and Helio Gracie, but we also understand BJJ’s deep Japanese martial arts roots and influence. Count Koma (Mitsuyo “Octavio” Maeda) himself was a Kodokan Judo black-belt, and he was responsible for introducing the Gracie family to Jiu-Jitsu. Consequently, we continue to follow BJJ’s strong heritage of good principles such as: honor, discipline, cooperation, loyalty, respect, and cleanliness.

Our methodology is based on the traditional training, but we do not ignore evolution. Our students, after learning the foundations of BJJ, are encouraged to expand their knowledge by experimenting with the techniques. We are also opened to learning from others, since we believe everyone has something valuable to offer. Visiting other academies, competing, and attending seminars are great ways to speed up the learning process, and we welcome every opportunity to expand our knowledge. As such, our students are always encouraged to think outside-the-box.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for training. That means our students are not exposed to fight simulations or live rolls without passing through our Beginners Program first. There they will learn basic techniques and go through an introductory period to understand the foundations of self-defense. Our programs follow a progressive method in-which our students always know where they are in the curriculum, the requirements for achieving the next level, and how to fulfill those requirements so they can easily track their progress in BJJ.

At OCTA BJJ, everyone is welcome!