Follow The Action – Vimy BJJ
The BJJ Program in Edmonton represents an exceptionally rare opportunity in global education and sport. Among approximately 1.2 billion students worldwide in Grades 3–12, fewer than 0.01% have access to Brazilian jiu-jitsu training during the school day—and only two programs worldwide offer this level of integrated, school-based instruction. This places Edmonton in truly elite company. Students enrolled in The BJJ Program benefit from consistent, structured training within a world-class jiu-jitsu environment that emphasizes technical excellence, discipline, and personal development, all without sacrificing their academic day. For students who are serious about developing their jiu-jitsu while pursuing a balanced education, this program is not just uncommon—it is virtually unmatched on the global stage. Working out of Vimy Ridge Academy in association with Edmonton Public Schools, the program is designed for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12 and provides student-athletes with the opportunity to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques in a safe and controlled environment.
Student-athletes who attend Vimy Ridge Academy can enroll in Vimy BJJ at any time without previous experience in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Vimy Ridge student-athletes participate in BJJ training in their dojo located in the Bonnie Doon Mall on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:30-1030a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday Vimy BJJ student-athletes remain at Vimy and participate in Physical Education programming.
Our program helps young adults improve their “self”. Self-defense, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline. student-athletes will also demonstrate an improvement in strength, flexibility, and body awareness along with developing skills within sport jiu-jitsu, wrestling and judo.
The program has been designed to help student-athletes develop character traits such as respect, courage, compassion, perseverance, grit and maximum effort. On average, student-athletes receive 6 hours of jiu-jitsu instruction per week! Cross-training is incorporated on a weekly basis as well giving Vimy BJJ student-athletes an opportunity to develop cross over skills and strength in yoga, gymnastics and CrossFit.
