88 Wilson St W- basement room 1 ( located in the basement beside the United family martial arts club, 88 Wilson St W, Ancaster, ON L9G 1N1, Canada
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Great clubs start with great teachers and owners, but what takes them to the next level is great members. My wife and stopped in for a night of training. The owner and his students were all very welcoming and you can tell it's a family vibe. We had fun, learned good techniques and enjoyed some awesome rolls! Highly recommend training here!
Our daughter looks forward to every class with coach Clyde, watching her develop new skills every week is wonderful. We couldn’t ask for a better mentor/coach.
Absolutely the best if your looking to start jiu-jitsu or sharpen your skills! Very welcoming to all ages and skill levels.
Proud to have worked with Coach Clidan! The team there is great and responsive. As far as the classes go, Ancaster Jiu Jitsu has everything you need to start learning regardless of age!
Today, we witnessed a deeply concerning incident at the London Open tournament on Mat 5. A young female athlete appeared to be struggling during her match while down by only a few points. We observed her coach waving her off, throwing his arms up, and displaying visible disapproval while looking away from the match. When the athlete did not transition into moves he was requesting, we observed him again throw his arms up and look away - making comments of “you keep saying yes but you are not listening”. When the athlete began vomiting on the mat, we observed very little apparent support from the coach. He did not appear to get up to provide assistance or seek out a garbage can, towel, or anything else for her to be sick into. When the athlete approached him afterward, we observed the coach remove her upper gi, place it against her face, take hold of the back of her neck, and escort her out of the facility while continuing to hold her by the neck. We also observed what appeared to be a displeased expression during this interaction. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the match, this was extremely difficult for many bystanders to witness. A young athlete who is visibly unwell should be treated with care, dignity, and professionalism. We believe the incident warrants review by the tournament organizers and the coach should be made of aware of how his actions were portrayed. We hope that what occurred is taken seriously and that the coach reflects on how his conduct may be perceived by young athletes, parents, spectators, and the broader martial arts community. The welfare and dignity of young athletes should always be a priority.
Ancaster BJJ allowed a competitor who was clearly NOT a white belt to compete in the white‑belt division. This is classic sandbagging, and gyms often do it to collect easy points — but it’s dishonest and shows a lack of integrity. It’s also a huge safety concern which, as a parent, would make me hesitate before allowing my child to be a part of this gym. Tournaments rely on fair divisions for safety and fairness. Allowing mismatched belts undermines the sport and the athletes who train honestly. Very disappointing.
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