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THE GENTLE ART
BJJ (GI).
WHAT IT IS
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a ground fighting system built on one premise: technique neutralizes size. A well-trained smaller person can control, submit, and survive against a much larger untrained opponent. That is not marketing copy. It is the central truth that makes BJJ unique among martial arts, and the reason it has become the foundation of every serious combat sport competitor's game.
Gi BJJ adds a layer of complexity through the use of the traditional kimono. Grips on the collar, lapels, and sleeves create control options and submission setups that do not exist in No-Gi. It rewards patience, precision, and a deep understanding of leverage. The Gi slows things down enough that the technical gaps become impossible to ignore, which makes it the best classroom for learning the art properly.
The grappling staff at Lions is among the strongest in Vancouver. Guilherme Falcao (Black Belt, 1st Degree), Gabrielle Stan (Black Belt), Alberto Garcia (Black Belt), and Lucio Tavares (Black Belt) collectively represent decades of high-level BJJ experience. Fundamentals classes are available for beginners. Competition-prep tracks are available for those who want them.
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WHO IT IS FOR
- +Complete beginners who have never been on a mat
- +Grapplers from wrestling or judo backgrounds adding submission skills
- +MMA athletes building a ground game they can rely on
- +Competition-focused students working toward regional and national events
- +Anyone who wants a long-term practice with measurable, belt-tracked progress
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WHAT A CLASS LOOKS LIKE
A typical Gi class opens with a warm-up using BJJ-specific movement drills, shrimping, bridging, technical stand-ups. The instructor then covers one to two techniques in detail, building them from basic to contextual. Positional drilling follows, where students train specific scenarios with a partner at controlled resistance. Classes close with live rolling. White belts in fundamentals classes are eased in gradually. Advanced classes roll hard.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Times are subject to change. Confirm with the gym before visiting.
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7 days. No commitment.