Halifax Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Society

3600 Kempt Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 4X8, Canada

5.0 (182 reviews)

Pricing

From 17.55/class

Disciplines

Gi MMA Muay Thai Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes Fundamentals Kids Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

The Halifax BJJ Society is Atlantic Canada's largest martial arts academy. We are Halifax, Nova Scotia's first non-profit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym. Offering classes for all skill levels, from Morning to Night, seven days a week. Our mission is to provide world-class training in a friendly, clean, and safe environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, sex, size, or affiliation. We are passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and want to make it more accessible. This is why we created a non-profit society—it's a community endeavour where you will feel at home. Everyone's first class is FREE! See you on the mats!

Class Schedule

Monday 7 classes

07:00 – 08:30 Masters Training Gi BJJ Adult BJJ

08:45 – 09:30 MAT A - LIL KIDS (ages 3-5) Kids BJJ

09:45 – 10:45 Mat B - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 5-7) Kids BJJ

11:00 – 12:00 MAT B - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 11-14) Kids BJJ

11:00 – 12:00 MAT B - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 8-10) Kids BJJ

12:00 – 12:15 OPEN DRILLING BJJ

12:15 – 13:45 OPEN ROLL - GI Open Mat

Tuesday 6 classes

06:15 – 07:15 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

07:30 – 08:30 FUNDAMENTALS NO GI Adult Beginner BJJ

12:00 – 13:00 FUNDAMENTAL GI Adult Beginner BJJ

18:30 – 19:30 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

19:30 – 20:45 Mat B - Intro to BJJ Adult Beginner BJJ

20:00 – 21:00 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

Wednesday 7 classes

06:15 – 07:15 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

07:30 – 08:30 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

12:00 – 13:00 FUNDAMENTALS NO GI Adult Beginner BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT B - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 5-7) Kids BJJ

17:30 – 18:00 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

18:00 – 19:00 OPEN MAT - NO GI Open Mat

19:00 – 20:00 FUNDAMENTALS NO GI Adult Beginner BJJ

Thursday 8 classes

06:15 – 07:45 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

07:30 – 08:30 FUNDAMENTALS NO GI Adult Beginner BJJ

12:00 – 13:00 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT A - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 11-14) Kids BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT B - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 8-10) Kids BJJ

18:30 – 19:30 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

19:45 – 21:00 Mat B - Intro to BJJ Adult Beginner BJJ

20:00 – 21:00 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

Friday 7 classes

06:15 – 07:15 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

07:30 – 08:30 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

12:00 – 13:00 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

16:00 – 16:45 MAT A - Lil KIDS BJJ (ages 3-5) Kids BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT B - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 5-7) Kids BJJ

17:45 – 18:45 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

19:00 – 20:00 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

Saturday 8 classes

06:15 – 07:15 ADVANCED NO GI Advanced BJJ

07:30 – 08:30 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

12:00 – 13:00 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT A - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 11-14) Kids BJJ

17:00 – 18:00 MAT B - KIDS Gi BJJ (ages 8-10) Kids BJJ

18:30 – 19:30 ADVANCED GI Advanced BJJ

20:00 – 21:00 FUNDAMENTALS NO GI Adult Beginner BJJ

20:00 – 21:15 Mat B - Intro to BJJ Adult Beginner BJJ

Sunday 7 classes

07:00 – 08:30 Masters Training No Gi BJJ Adult BJJ

08:45 – 09:30 Mat A - Lil Kids BJJ (ages 3-5) Kids BJJ

09:45 – 10:45 MAT A - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 5-7) Kids BJJ

11:00 – 12:00 MAT A - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 11-14) Kids BJJ

11:00 – 12:00 MAT B - KIDS No Gi BJJ (ages 8-10) Kids BJJ

12:00 – 13:30 Competition Class - No GI Advanced BJJ

13:45 – 14:45 FUNDAMENTALS GI Adult Beginner BJJ

Coaches

Carlos Nunes

Black Belt

Achieved his black belt in January 2018 and has instructed at Halifax BJJ Society since summer 2018.

Chris Kelades

Black

Instagram

Chris Macdonald

Black

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Drew McClure

Brown Belt

Joined the Society in 2020 and earned his brown belt in 2022.

Harley

Brown Belt

Head instructor of the Kids BJJ Program; brown belt received in September 2019.

Hotjensa Dalipaj

Purple Belt

Instructor; earned her purple belt in 2024.

Joel Jacquard

Black Belt

Co-founder; earned his Black Belt in February 2021.

Josh Whalen

Black Belt

Co-founder; received his Black Belt in BJJ in August 2021.

Josh Wincey

Black

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Justin Steele

Black

Instagram

Kristopher Chatham

Brown

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Markus Rosa

Instagram

Matt Short

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Morgan Milbury

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Scott MacMillan

Listed on the academy instructor page.

Membership Prices

First class

0.00 one trial

First class is always FREE!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Single Class

17.55 one class

$17.55; page also shows $20.00 in parentheses

Kids BJJ

Second Child Monthly Unlimited

30.00 month

+$30; page also shows $34.20 in parentheses

Kids BJJ

First Child Monthly Unlimited

70.00 month

$70; page also shows $79.80 in parentheses; ages 3-14

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Monthly Unlimited

100.00 month

$100; valid for 30 days; page also shows $114.00 in parentheses

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

10 Class Pass

110.00 10 classes

$110; page also shows $125.40 in parentheses; passes expire only after 3 years

Family Price

Monthly Unlimited BJJ

150.00 month

$150; page also shows $171.00 in parentheses; up to four members of same household

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Unlimited 6 Month

550.00 6 months

$550; page also shows $627.00 in parentheses

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Unlimited 1 Year

975.00 year

$975; page also shows $1,111.50 in parentheses

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Patrick sfeir

As many good things as you say, u'll always turn out short on what HFX BJJ Society is and has to offer! this is by far my favorite place in Halifax, and i can never wait to be back on the matts with the best coaches! i love the place, i love the dojo, i love the coaches, i love the community, and i love the sport! by far the best BJJ spot in the province! All the love!

Instructors Facility Atmosphere
Posted 1 month ago
John M

Very welcoming, great instruction

Instructors Atmosphere
Posted 2 months ago
Abby B

I can’t say enough good things about Halifax BJJ. I started training here when I first moved to the city and very quickly found an amazing community! The environment is welcoming, friendly, and inclusive. The training is top notch, with a variety of class times, and the gym is always clean. The people are wonderful and genuinely care about and support each other. If you’re wanting to try something new, or just looking for somewhere to train, I will always highly recommend here :).

Facility Classes Atmosphere
Posted 3 months ago
Michael Perry

Great club and atmosphere! Coaches are great with kids and a true family feel in the club. Kids get great instruction, make new friends and develop discipline and confidence. Would 100% recommend for anyone to try.

Instructors Atmosphere
Posted 7 months ago
Natasha Niles

Such an excellent experience. We stopped in with our son while we were visiting Halifax. He participated in the 11–14 year old group. If we lived in Halifax, this would be where he would train full time. Thanks for having us.

Classes Atmosphere
Posted 8 months ago
Simon Saade

Both my daughters have been training here. The facility is clean and organized, the coaches are patient and knowledgeable. The older kids are welcoming and helpful to the newer ones. I would highly recommend them.
Posted 9 months ago
Chris Crowell

Halifax BJJ is by far the premier Jiu Jitsu gym in not only Halifax but Atlantic Canada. They have the best training schedule, the best coaches, the best atmosphere/community. Also if you don't want to strictly do Jiu Jitsu they have MMA, and Muay Thai classes. They even have a strength training area for anytime use to work on your fitness. Save yourself the search and just sign up. You won't be disappointed!
Posted 9 months ago
Josh Bodmon

I had the pleasure of visiting Halifax BJJ Society with my wife this past summer on a trip to the East Coast. The staff and student base were very welcoming, the training was excellent, and the vibe was top notch. We had a blast with everyone on our visit, and they were kind enough to even lend us gis to help us with the challenges of jiu jitsu laundry while on vacation! The class schedule seemed well balanced for beginners and experienced students, the front desk was transparent when I asked about price points for memberships (which were a steal compared to the cost of training at most places we visit), and the level of instruction and training partners was very good. I would highly recommend this academy to anyone in the area looking for a place to train, or for any visitors to Halifax and the surrounding communities!

Instructors Classes Pricing Atmosphere
Posted 3 years ago