Balance Jiu Jitsu Ltd.

1308 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R3, Canada

5.0 (34 reviews)

Pricing

From $20

Disciplines

Gi MMA No-Gi Self-Defense Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes All Levels Fundamentals Intermediate Kids Classes Open Mat

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Balance Jiu-Jitsu is committed to promoting hard work, physical fitness, health, and discipline through the art of Balance Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga. Check out our ever-growing BJJ Martial Arts Academy!

Coaches

Matt MacDonald Head Coach Owner

Black Belt 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Owner/Head Instructor with 20+ years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; IBJJF recognized Black Belt.

Marcia MacDonald Owner

First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Owner, Yoga Instructor and BJJ Coach; assists in Jr Kids, Kids, Solo, Beginner and Intermediate sessions.

Logan MacDonald

Black belt

Assistant BJJ Coach with over 11 years of competition experience and the youngest person to get a Black belt in Manitoba.

Membership Prices

New Student Package

CA$20.00

Valid for 2 weeks; introductory session.

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jamie townsend

Came through for a drop in and it was nothing but smiles and laughs with an amazing crew! Matt, Marcia and Logan were so welcoming and so technical! If you’re in Winnipeg to visit or looking for a gym. Highly recommend 🙏🏽

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Posted 4 months ago
Thom Britton

I assure you there isn’t a better place in Manitoba to learn and practice contemporary BJJ. With classes structured around the most current meta and solid fundamentals, Balance is home to high level competitors and dedicated hobbyists alike. The club is clean, modern and friendly, and guests are treated like family. 10/10 it’s my favourite place to hang out.

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Posted 5 months ago
Valentine Jeman

Amazing gym. Instructors are beyond welcoming to beginners, and super attentive. Gym is absolutely spotless as well, beautiful facility. Nothing but the best to say about coaches Matt and Marcia.

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Posted 5 months ago
Jean Lambert

Glad our son has joined a great team of mentors who are great with helping the little minds grow not just physically but also mentally and make great friendships along the way.

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Posted 5 months ago
NOCON ROOFING

I just started training at Balance Jiujitsu, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The facility itself is fantastic—modern, spacious, and impeccably clean, which is so important in a gym. You can tell they take great pride in maintaining a top-tier environment for everyone. The instructors, Matt and Marcia, are awesome. It’s one thing to be knowledgeable about the sport, but they are both excellent at teaching it. They have a way of breaking down complex techniques so they’re easy to understand, regardless of your skill level. Most importantly, they genuinely care about the safety of their students, ensuring everyone rolls in a controlled and respectful way. The culture here is also incredible. Both the instructors and students are so welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for anyone from a total beginner to an advanced practitioner. If you’re looking for a place to train, I can’t recommend Matt, Marcia, and the whole crew enough!

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Posted 5 months ago
JOHNPAULBERTA ROHDE

We’ve had an excellent experience at Balance Jiu Jitsu. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, creating a welcoming environment for all levels. The classes are well-structured, and you can really see the attention to detail in both technique and safety. My child has gained not only strong jiu jitsu skills but also confidence, discipline, and a great sense of community. Highly recommend Balance Jiu Jitsu to anyone looking for high-quality training in a positive and respectful atmosphere.

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Posted 6 months ago
J&J DC

First thing, this facility is always spotless, very well maintained gym. We have been taking our two boys here for over a year now and i have to say, the growth in my kids are phenomenal, not just physically but most importantly mentally. The discipline and tenacity my boys have developed by coming to this gym has been Amazing to see as a parent. They have also started competing and thats where the growth has really shown. My kids did not take losing well prior to coming here and in their first event they both showed resilience, competitiveness, sportsmanship, no matter if they lost they kept going to the next match and never giving up. Were looking forward to see our boys continue learning, developing and get better. We are very thankful for Matt, Marcia, Logan, and other teachers for guiding them

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Posted 6 months ago
Gabriel Mignot

Had a wonderful experience training at Balance for the past year. Made some great friends and learned tons. Everyone there is super nice and supportive. Balance has a very accessible schedule, very convenient location and very high level jiu jitsu! I looked forward to every class, and really felt like the mats were a happy place. Cheers to coach Matt, coach Marcia and coach Logan for the amazing community!!

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Posted 12 months ago
Sam Rosenstock

Amazing place. Very friendly and instructive coaches. Highly recommend!
Posted 2 years ago
Coleton

Been going to balance for about 2 months now. The atmosphere is incredible and I felt right at home instantly. Balance is everything that you'd want in a juijitsu community and the instructors are fantastic, and the peers are equally awesome. Every class is a blast and as soon as I leave the mat I'm itching to get back. Highly recommended to anyone looking to get into juijitsu to start the journey at balance.
Posted 3 years ago
Josh

I have been training at Balance Jiu Jitsu for the past few months, and it has truly been a life-changing experience. The instructors are all highly skilled and dedicated, and the community of students is welcoming and supportive. Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced practitioner looking to take your skills to the next level, Balance Jiu Jitsu is the perfect place to train. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the class schedule is convenient and flexible. I can't recommend this gym enough - it has improved my physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being in countless ways. Thank you, Balance Jiu Jitsu, for everything!
Posted 3 years ago
Chris Quigley

I've trained BJJ for almost 20 years and this is where I take my son. Excellent kids coaches, who are all parents - this is important because they celebrate your child's successes but can also emphasize when they're having a bad day. Highly recommended!
Posted 4 years ago
Brent Kubish

What a great place to learn and get a great work out in for beginners to advanced skill levels. Matt, Marcia and the members couldn't be more welcoming. Broad range of class times with online availability and variety makes getting to classes convenient. Classes are well structured, and coaches are friendly and attentive to your individual skill level, helping out where needed. Definitely recommend!
Posted 4 years ago