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Best jiu jitsu gym I've ever been to, the most friendly coaches I've met, and the people you spar with are helpful and nice. The professor is the greatest sports mentor I've ever had the pleasure to have. And the mats are always super clean as well as the facility overall. If I could give this gym more than 5 stars, I absolutely would
My 8 year old son has attended here for over six months now. He has some unique needs and Coach Ben has been extremely understanding and patient with him. For kiddos, the class ratios are great - there are always enough coaches and kids are put into small groups where everyone gets a good amount of individual feedback. This aspect alone made us choose this gym versus one that's in our neighborhood.
The facility itself has a nice viewing area, there are change rooms and open cubbies for storage, and it is extremely (I'm not exaggerating) clean.
On top of that, the pricing is upfront and listed on the website, and it's not sales-y when you come for a trial class, unlike other places in the city. It's really more about the passion and the sport here. I highly recommend it!
A warm welcoming atmosphere with all levels of skill to learn from! Ben is kind and attentive to his students and guests. Clean, bright open layout. Highly recommend for anything from a regular to a drop in 🫶🏻 YYC’s NW jiujitsu gem 💎
I travelled in from out of town for a couple nights so dropped in for a class. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Even before I made it through the door I was welcomed in. Professor Ben is super knowledgeable and great at sharing his knowledge and skill with the class. Even with a good sized class, he was able to provide solid training advice individually while drilling. Friendly, safe culture, with amazing training partners, and top tier training. I will be going back every time I’m in Calgary.
Authentic Jiu Jitsu is such a great gym! I've been for a couple open mats and a drop in class. Everyone is super technical and a fun roll. Ben is always friendly and so knowledgeable. He took the time to give me feedback during drilling in a rather large class; I really appreciated it. Their higher belts also give great feedback/tips, I felt like I wasn't just a number even though I was just visiting. :) Will definitely be back.
I have nothing but the best things to say about professor Ben, all of the coaches, the culture, and the people at Authentic. Very welcoming environment to learn Jiu Jitsu.
As someone who came in with no experience, Ben and the coaches helped me every step of the way, and inspired me to keep going. Jiu Jitsu is an incredible sport, if you're looking to get into it, I'd definitely recommend Authentic Jiu Jitsu.
Professor Ben is an absolute class act! Teammates at this gym are something to admire as well, as Jiu Jitsu is an intense activity, everyone at the gym understands control and technicality as this is what is drilled into the students and in turn, it ensures the safety of everyone. The moment you enter Authentic, you are welcomed into a very friendly and supportive environment. Do not hesitate to step foot into the doors of this amazing gym, be it you’re a beginner or have a background in martial arts, there is space for you on the mats!
The best bjj instruction I’ve ever had access to.
Look I’m not very good at jiu jitsu, but I’ve been around many different schools in BC, AB and abroad and in my opinion, the instruction is very high level at Authentic.
I competed against Vince Chan and was inspired by his calmness, dedication, and skills. His coach/professor, Ben Kool, has a versatile, effective, and encouraging way of teaching and rolling. I visited Authentic BJJ, and I got to experience it first hand. The warm welcome to the detailed yet simple instructions and adjustments made for a fun and practical class. I'd definitely join Authentic BJJ if I lived in Calgary. Thank you. Oss.
I love training at authentic and would highly recommend it to anyone who trains jiujitsu. If you’re looking for a new gym or just visiting, this is the place to be. The gym is very clean, the members are friendly and the coaches are great teachers. All in all a great place to be.
This is easily the best gym I've trained. Ben is super knowledgeable and patient during class and pays attention to the students learning. He is fair in class, and pushes the students to be their best. There is a good variety of white belts and colored, which is essential in my mind for a gym. The atmosphere is really good here, and the students and coaches are very respectful. This gym is definitely worth checking out if you want to get into BJJ or switch gyms.
