About Us

North Vancouver Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

North Vancouver's Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center — safe, structured programs from day one to black belt.

North Vancouver Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a Certified Training Center by Gracie University. That means you can learn everything you need to know in a challenging, fun, safe and energetic environment — starting from day one right through to the highest Jiu-Jitsu rankings.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu teaches the most important techniques, strategies and mindsets that made Gracie Jiu Jitsu successful, first. We teach Original Gracie Jiu Jitsu all the way up through the most advanced and technical movements. The NVGJJ methodology imparts information in a way that establishes a core knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu and builds on that foundation as the student advances.

At our academy, Jiu-Jitsu is taught first as a way to defend against an attacker, later on as a way to sharpen techniques and train effectively with someone who is also skilled in Jiu-Jitsu.

Head Instructor

Marc Anthony Marins

Assistant Instructors

Meet the Team

Certified by Gracie University HQ — real experience, patient instruction, and a welcoming academy culture.

Liz L-M.

Liz L-M.

Brown Belt · Pink Belt · Women Empowered

Certified Instructor for Women Empowered with 23 years experience in martial arts. Brings a calm, patient, helpful approach to the academy.

Simon S.

Simon S.

Black Belt · Combatives & Master Cycle

Certified by Gracie University HQ. Certified Gracie Combatives and Master Cycle Instructor. Brings creativity, confidence, and calculated details.

Kyle N.

Kyle N.

Black Belt · Pink Belt · Combatives, MC & WE

Certified by Gracie University HQ. Brings laughter, dogs and snacks.

Emi K-B.

Emi K-B.

Purple Belt · Pink Belt · Combatives & WE

Certified by Gracie University HQ. Brings enthusiasm, positivity, and preparedness.

Liz F.

Liz F.

Pink Belt · Women Empowered

Certified Women Empowered Instructor. Brings book smarts, street smarts, and life smarts.

Erin G.

Erin G.

Pink Belt · Women Empowered

Certified Women Empowered Instructor. Brings yoga, fiery Italian passion and music.

Christiaan S.

Christiaan S.

Blue Belt · Gracie Combatives

Certified Gracie Combatives Instructor. Brings enthusiasm, self-tapes and wonder.

Jess G.

Jess G.

Purple Belt · Pink Belt · Women Empowered

Certified Women Empowered Instructor. Brings british humour, donuts, and business ideas.

Jody B.

Jody B.

Black Belt · Gracie Combatives

Certified Gracie Combatives Instructor. Brings wisdom, passion and concepts.

Juka A.

Juka A.

Blue Belt · Gracie Combatives

Certified Gracie Combatives Instructor. Brings artistry, nourishment, and precision.

Vienna K.

Vienna K.

Pink Belt · Women Empowered

Certified Women Empowered Instructor. Brings lights, camera and action.

Michael Y.

Michael Y.

Brown Belt · Gracie Combatives

Certified by Gracie University HQ in California. Certified Gracie Combatives Instructor.

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