Welcome to the BEST PLACE to learn martial arts and self-defense in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Scarborough, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Durham and surrounding areas. Led by one of Canada's most well-known pioneers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / BJJ, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Professor Omar Salvosa of Carlson Gracie Lineage and Founder of Team Ascension.
Diverse programs for students of all ages and levels of fitness and martial arts experience. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS find the BEST results at our academy-a positive place to properly learn the art!. Having Omar Salvosa as a mentor and personal training partner for many years has helped me tremendously to win my UFC world title.
Diverse programs for students of all ages and levels of fitness and martial arts experience. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS find the BEST results at our academy-a positive place to properly learn the art!. Having Omar Salvosa as a mentor and personal training partner for many years has helped me tremendously to win my UFC world title.
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In our LITTLE NINJAS 4-6 YEAR OLD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program, we provide your children with the foundation to starting their journey in martial arts. Your child will learn important motor movements, including a thorough understanding of the basic positions required for further practice. Children are engaged through fun and challenging drills and exercises that will improve their overall coordination, flexibility, conditioning and mental focus.
In our BJJ KIDS 7-10 program, students will learn a wide variety of practical skills. Our primary aim is to help provide your child with the necessary life tools required for success both in martial arts (specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and in the real world! In our society, it is important for us to acknowledge the reality faced by our children everyday.
Among the martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is especially practical and effective for young students because it concentrates heavily on close-range grappling applications. With thorough knowledge of grappling, our students develop a sound, fundamental understanding of how to use their leverage to escape dangerous positions, how to deal with being grabbed and/or held against their will.
Young athletes with a serious interest in taking their skills to the competition circuit will benefit from our specialized Kids Competition class. In this class, students will learn to perform more rigorous drilling scenarios, learn advanced competition strategies and aspects of the modern BJJ style.
Students with little to no experience in martial arts will benefit from learning in an environment geared to their level of knowledge. The core basics are introduced in our Beginners classes, which include correct postures for every position, key applications for self-defense and practical drills and exercises that will encourage proper movement, breathing and positional awareness.
Reviews (10)
Roman Spada
Dec 28, 2021
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Salvosa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the epitome of a safe, professional and family friendly environment suitable for everyone competitive and non competitively looking to enhance their lives both physically and mentally.
Professor Omar and the other coaches share their knowledge with enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration. Professor Omar and the other coaches truly know how to teach and care to take the time to help make you excel and learn.
During the covid-19 pandemic Omar and the team did a fantastic job adapting to adversity and made sure everyone stayed connected both virtually and on
Professor Omar and the other coaches share their knowledge with enthusiasm, motivation and inspiration. Professor Omar and the other coaches truly know how to teach and care to take the time to help make you excel and learn.
During the covid-19 pandemic Omar and the team did a fantastic job adapting to adversity and made sure everyone stayed connected both virtually and on
Kunal Desai
Nov 29, 2021
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I am grateful to be a part of Professor Omar's academy. Salvosa BJJ Ascension is an amazing place to learn and practice the art of jiu-jitsu. The instructors are amazing and the higher belts are always available to help improve your technique and offer guidance as needed. They always respect your boundaries and you are never forced to do anything that you don't feel comfortable doing. I really enjoy the all inclusive and respectful environment which Professor Omar has cultivated for all to enjoy this beautiful art. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team.
James Casino
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Top notch instruction, facility and folks here. The head instructor and owner is very professional and is a stand up guy. The community is very friendly too. If you are looking for excellent instruction & a clean, safe place to train, then look no futher. This is truly a great dojo.
Top notch instruction, facility and folks here. The head instructor and owner is very professional and is a stand up guy. The community is very friendly too. If you are looking for excellent instruction & a clean, safe place to train, then look no futher. This is truly a great dojo.
Richard Guo
Oct 27, 2021
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Was introduced to jiu-jitsu by one of professor Omar's old students. He was very passionate about jiu-jitsu, and spent alot of his spare time training me during lockdown. We quickly became close friends. When I moved into the area, naturally I came into the gym for a trial. I immediately found the source of my friend's passion in Professor Omar. Not only does the professor teach great jiu-jitsu in a friendly and welcoming environment, challenge you to be at your best, he also emenates a passion that comes from deep within, and that passion is truly infectious.
The gym has plenty of mat space,
The gym has plenty of mat space,
Sergio Avendano
Sep 17, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
My siblings have been going part of Salvosa Jiu-Jitsu for a few years now and thanks to them I've finally taken the plunge. Right off the bat, Proffessor Omar was very welcoming, friendly and warm and he provides great instruction. I see, now, why my siblings love Prof Omar and being at Salvosa Jiu-jitsu -- his passion is infectious.
My siblings have been going part of Salvosa Jiu-Jitsu for a few years now and thanks to them I've finally taken the plunge. Right off the bat, Proffessor Omar was very welcoming, friendly and warm and he provides great instruction. I see, now, why my siblings love Prof Omar and being at Salvosa Jiu-jitsu -- his passion is infectious.
Joseph Brendan
Feb 17, 2021
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After shopping around for a BJJ academy. I joined Salvosa Ji Jitsu a month ago. Professor Omar has been very welcoming and easy to communicate with and help with every aspect of learning BJJ. The coaches( Sid, Ankush and Papito) are very helpful and pass down their knowledge about the art. I am happy to be part of this academy.
Nat
Nov 05, 2020
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I started taking my daughter here for jiu-jitsu back in May of 2016. I was so amazed by the welcoming atmosphere and the professional instruction by Prof. Omar and the other coaches that I signed up right after. I like the fact that it doesn't matter where you are on your bjj journey (age, size/shape or skill level), Prof. Omar has the knowledge, attentiveness and personality to bring out your potential in his instruction. Meet him in person and you'll know what I mean!
Lavinia Lee
Sep 25, 2020
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I've been training here for almost 4 years now and I have nothing but good things to say. The vibe at this gym is amazing. Everyone is super motivated and Professor Omar's instruction is exceptional. He and all the coaches have also worked so hard during this difficult time to continue to bring students the great instruction we're used to. This is a great place for BJJ for anyone.
Savino Scelsi
Sep 22, 2020
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Professor Omar is an amazing Brazilian Jiujitsu teacher. He is highly skilled, has great people skills, and this makes for such a professional but fun environment. He not only teaches his students BJJ but he teaches them life lessons and is always there for his students with any life issue/problem. Salvosa BJJ is as authentic as it gets. I train there personally and can vouch for him and any student in the gym. Everyone at Salvosa BJJ is positive and willing to learn, and every training session is full of energy, knowledge, and comradery. From Professor Omar, to all the coaches, and to Beverly
Ankush Saini
Jul 11, 2017
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My first and only academy for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Salvosa is an amazing instructor that relies on his technique rather than natural abilities for effective Jiu Jitsu. His coaching/teaching is both encouraging & motivating, helping me win multiple tournaments throughout the years of my training under him.
Not only has this academy helped me develop my martial arts skillset but has shaped me into a better person off the mats. If you are in the Scarborough area looking for legitimate BJJ, SalvosaBjj is the place!
Not only has this academy helped me develop my martial arts skillset but has shaped me into a better person off the mats. If you are in the Scarborough area looking for legitimate BJJ, SalvosaBjj is the place!
