12/29/2025
Five years ago, while living in Sydney, Nova Scotia…I considered trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time.
Two years later, I took my first class. If someone had told me then that I’d be opening a jiu-jitsu gym in Richmond County, I wouldn’t have believed them.
I’m grateful to Samson Martial Arts and Fitness for bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the area in the first place. Without them, our community wouldn’t have it and I wouldn’t have met the incredible people I have along the way.
In early 2026, I’ll be opening Piratesway Jiu-Jitsu, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, serving Richmond County. It’s a new name, but the same Jiu-Jitsu, the same people, and the same foundation. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the local Jiu-Jitsu community.
📍11 5085 Rd, St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia
(Former Salmon River Community Hall)