Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu: Self-Defense Martial Arts in Vancouver / Richmond BC

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    Friendly, Welcoming Atmosphere

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    Self-Development through Self-Defense

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    13 Hours of Adult Classes Every Week

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Are you looking for practical martial arts training for self-defense in a friendly atmosphere? Or maybe you just want a fun way to keep fit, learning useful skills for you or your kids? Well, that's what our Jiu-jitsu/self-defense programs in Vancouver/Richmond, BC are all about. Check out our jiu-jitsu demo video.

At our dojo, we teach Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu concepts that work around differences in size & strength to defend against strikes, body grabs, ground attacks & weapons, using a combination of strikes, kicks & blocks in our Women's Self-Defense classes, with the addition of throws/takedowns, improvised weapons, joint locks (adults only), etc, in our Jiu-jitsu classes. Can-ryu is a modern Canadian adaption of Japanese Jiu-jitsu that works for people of all sizes & abilities. We emphasize applying self-defense skills in accordance with Canadian laws.

Adult Jiu-jitsu

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Our Adult Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu classes offer our most complete self-defense program in a more traditional martial arts training atmosphere. This progressive program starts by teaching you the most important fundamentals for self-defense then builds on them, introducing more advanced techniques as you progress for long-term development. Learn More.

Teen / Family Jiu-jitsu

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Our Teen/Family Jiu-jitsu class for students 11+ teaches all the same self-defense concepts as our adult class but is run at a more energetic pace. Teens work with each other and with adult students to build mental & physical strength, discipline, self-confidence and personal awareness while learning practical skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Learn more.

Women's Self-Defense

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Our 2-hour Self-Defense for Busy Women class teaches personal safety and awareness skills, as well as simple physical defense tools and concepts that anyone can learn and master quickly. We teach avoidance and de-escalation strategies as the first line of defense, combined with physical techniques that are easy to learn and apply even in the high stress context of an attack. Learn More.

Newly Published Ground Defense Book

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We're proud to announce that Lori O'Connell Sensei's new book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground: Jiu-jitsu Strategies & Tactics for Self-Defense, published through international martial arts publisher Tuttle Publishing, is now available in major book stores and online.

Learn more about the book & where to buy it.

Jiu-jitsu Sensei Blog

The Overload Principle As Applied to Nerve Motor & Pressure Points
11 Jun 2013
Our style of Can-ryu Jiu-jitsu was created incorporating the PolicePressure Points System, a set of nerve motor and pressure points specifically chosen by Professor Georges Sylvain (our style’s...Read more.
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