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Women’s-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Newmarket

Our Women’s-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Newmarket
provide a welcoming, supportive, and empowering environment for women and
girls ages 14 and older to learn practical grappling skills, improve fitness, and build confidence.Classes are led by an experienced female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and are designed for complete beginners, recreational students, and experienced athletes. No previous martial arts experience is required.Whether your goal is self-defence, fitness, confidence, stress relief, or competition, our structured Women’s-Only BJJ program allows you to learn at your own pace while training alongside a positive and encouraging community.

Beginner-Friendly BJJ for Women

Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can feel intimidating, especially for someone who has never trained in martial arts. Our Women’s-Only BJJ classes are designed to help new students feel comfortable, supported, and confident from their first class.

Beginners are introduced to essential movements and techniques in a clear,
progressive manner, including:

  • Safe falling and movement fundamentals
  • Escaping from common control positions
  • Guard positioning and retention
  • Sweeps, transitions, and positional control
  • Takedown awareness and basic standing grappling
  • Chokes and joint locks
  • Safe and responsible partner training

Our coaches provide detailed instruction, individual guidance, and time to
practise each technique before progressing to more advanced training.

Practical Self-Defence for Women

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most practical martial arts for women
because it emphasizes leverage, positioning, technique, and
control
rather than relying on strength or size alone.

Students learn how to remain calm under pressure, protect themselves from
vulnerable positions, create space, escape, and control an opponent when
necessary. These skills can help develop greater confidence, awareness, and
composure in challenging situations.

While no martial art can guarantee safety in every circumstance, BJJ
provides valuable tools for physical self-defence and personal confidence.

Improve Fitness, Strength, and Confidence

Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a full-body workout that combines
strength, cardiovascular conditioning, coordination, mobility, and problem-solving.

Regular training can help students improve:

  • Overall fitness and endurance
  • Functional strength and core stability
  • Balance, flexibility, and coordination
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Focus, patience, and discipline
  • Stress management and mental resilience
  • Body awareness and reaction time
  • Communication and teamwork

Because every class involves learning new techniques and solving physical
challenges, BJJ keeps training engaging while supporting long-term physical
and mental development.

A Supportive Women’s Martial Arts Community

Our Women’s-Only BJJ program is about more than learning techniques. It
provides a space where women can train together, encourage one another, and
grow in a positive team environment.

Students of different ages, fitness levels, and experience levels are welcome. Our coaches promote respectful training, responsible partner selection, and a culture where every student can progress without unnecessary pressure.

Whether you are shy, highly competitive, returning to fitness, or simply
looking for a new challenge, our team will help you feel welcome and
supported.

Women’s BJJ for Recreation and Competition

Students can participate in Women’s-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for fitness,
recreation, self-defence, personal development, or competition.

For students interested in tournaments, our competition-proven coaches
provide structured preparation for local, regional, national, and select
international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events.

Competition preparation may include:

  • Tournament rules and scoring
  • Match strategy and pacing
  • Positional sparring
  • Takedown development
  • Conditioning and mental preparation
  • Mat-side coaching at selected events

Competition is always optional. Students are encouraged to train according
to their own goals and comfort level.

Train with an Experienced Female BJJ Black Belt

Our Women’s-Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is led by an experienced
female Black Belt who understands the technical, physical, and personal
challenges women may face when beginning martial arts.

Students receive structured instruction from a coach who is committed to
helping them develop strong fundamentals, practical skills, confidence, and
long-term success on the mats.

Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Newmarket

True North Martial Arts proudly offers Women’s-Only BJJ classes in Newmarket, Ontario, welcoming women and girls ages 14 and older from
Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Sharon, Bradford, King, Richmond Hill, Innisfil, and surrounding York Region communities.

Looking for a supportive and beginner-friendly
Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in Newmarket?

Book a free trial class and discover how BJJ can help you become stronger, more confident, and more capable.

Professor Shiv Barnes standing on the top podium after winning an ADCC Canada no-gi division.

Some Of Our Coaching Staff

Professor Shiv Barnes standing on the top podium after winning an ADCC Canada no-gi division.