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Professor Shiv Barnes wearing a white Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi and black belt during training.

Professor Shiv

BJJ Black Belt | Women’s Program Leader

BJJ Black Belt
Women’s Program Leader
IBJJF & ADCC Champion

Biography - Professor Shiv

Professor Shiv is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Newmarket with over 12 years of training experience. She brings a diverse martial arts background including Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA, and Krav Maga, giving her a well-rounded and practical approach to teaching.

She leads our women’s-only BJJ program in Newmarket, where she is passionate about creating a supportive, empowering environment for women of all skill levels. Shiv is also exceptional with youth programs, helping kids build confidence, discipline, and resilience both on and off the mats.

As an active and highly accomplished competitor, she brings real-world, high-level experience into every class.

Recent Competition Highlights:

  • 2024 Ontario Open (Black Belt) – Double Gold (Super Heavyweight & Open Weight)
  • 2024 No-Gi Grand Prix – Gold
  • 2023 ADCC Open Canada – Double Gold (Advanced & Open Weight)
  • 2023 Ontario Open (Black Belt) – Double Gold
  • IBJJF British Open & New York Open Champion (2019)
  • IBJJF No-Gi Pans Champion (2018)