Gentle Arts Dojo

Gentle Arts Dojo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 🥋
No-Gi Grappling 🤼‍♂️
Adults and Kids Programs
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04/22/2026

Who said leg entanglements are only for higher belts? 👀

From our Rolling Cubs to Rolling Tigers to our adults — similar concepts, different levels, all learning to control, balance, and move with purpose.

It’s not about complexity… it’s about how you teach it.

We scale, we adapt, and we build real understanding from day one.

White belts. Kids. Everyone can learn. 💪




Stripes earned 💪🏼Our women’s program continues to grow and it shows in moments like this. From students, to working prof...
04/12/2026

Stripes earned 💪🏼

Our women’s program continues to grow and it shows in moments like this. From students, to working professionals, to moms who first walked in because of their kids… now stepping on the mats for themselves.

Different paths, same commitment to learning, improving, and showing up.

Proud of the work, the energy, and the community being built every single week 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about starting, this is your sign. Come try a class with us - beginner friendly, supportive, and built for you.

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Monday Night Gi class 👊Big congratulations to our two newest blue belts — Chris & Troy 🔵🔵 has been on the mats for years...
03/31/2026

Monday Night Gi class 👊

Big congratulations to our two newest blue belts — Chris & Troy 🔵🔵

has been on the mats for years, in and out, but always coming back with the same goal: get better, build real skill, and keep learning. No shortcuts, just consistency over time.

Troy started his journey nearly two years ago at 53 years old. Since day one, he’s been a true student of the art — fully committed to the process, training under our CLA approach, and recently stepping up to compete with some great performances.

This is what it’s about. Progress, persistence, and pushing forward at your own pace.

Proud of you both 👏

03/27/2026

Emma earned her grey-white belt 🤍🖤

Over the past three weeks, the Coaches have been watching her very closely—how she moves, how she solves problems, how she shows up every class. The plan was to have her compete at the Ontario Open in the white belt division… but she made that decision easy for the coaches.

Her growth, focus, and understanding of the fundamentals showed she was ready for more.

At Gentle Arts Dojo, we don’t promote based on competitions—we promote based on development. Competitions are just a reflection, not the goal.

Now, we’re pushing Emma forward into a bigger challenge—stepping onto the mats at her next competition as a grey-white belt.

Proud of you Emma. Keep going 👊


White belts earning their stripes last night 🤍⬛️This is what we care about, the fundamentals that make everything work.P...
03/27/2026

White belts earning their stripes last night 🤍⬛️

This is what we care about, the fundamentals that make everything work.

Posture. Base. Frames. Connection.
Understanding space — when to create it, and when to take it away.

These are the skills that show up in every roll, every position, every level.

Stripes are a reflection of the work being put in; the consistency, the patience, and the willingness to build a strong foundation step by step.

Proud of this group 👊




03/02/2026

20 minutes. Every single day. 🧹🧼

At Gentle Arts Dojo, safety isn’t just about how we train, it’s about the environment we train in. Clean mats. Clean space. Clear mind.

Hygiene is a team effort. We do our part by disinfecting and maintaining the mats daily and we expect everyone who trains with us to do theirs too. Trimmed nails, clean gis, fresh rashguards, no shoes on the mats.

Respect the space. Respect your partners. Protect the team. 🤝

02/26/2026

Saturday mornings are for the kids 🥋

Every Saturday at 10AM we host a Kids Open Mat at Gentle Arts Dojo.

If your child already has jiu jitsu experience, this is for them.
If you’re a parent or a coach with kids who train, bring them by.

Our open mats are free, structured, and supervised in a safe, fun environment where kids can:
• Get quality rounds
• Try new things
• Build confidence
• Grow friendships across academies

We believe the community grows stronger when the kids grow together.

See you on the mats at 10AM 🤝🥋




02/10/2026

Monday Nights are for Pyjamas Strangling 🥋

Great work everyone! Tomorrow we continue the work, but without the PJs 🤼‍♂️




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02/02/2026

Same module. Same framework. Different ages — same skill-building path. 🧠🥋

At Gentle Arts Dojo, both our kids and adult classes learn through constraint-led, game-based training. Instead of memorizing steps, students solve live problems inside structured games that guide them toward the skill we’re developing.

Learn by doing. Adjust by feeling. Improve by solving.

That’s how skill sticks.


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01/11/2026

Weekend Therapy 🤼‍♂️🥋

Friday
6pm Women’s Only
7pm Open Mat

Saturday
10am Kids Open Mat
12pm Gi class
1pm Laurier Grappling Club




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Address

75 King Street S #14a
Waterloo, ON
N2J1P2

Telephone

+12265058643

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