Tried & True Jiu Jitsu

My daughter and I moved into the area a few years ago and were looking for a new club to join. We tried several in town, and had ok experiences. We came from a really great academy and had high hopes of finding something similar and lucked out when we came across Tried & True. We tried 1 class and loved it right away. The atmosphere was very chill, and the people were very welcoming. The quality of instruction was top notch and Coaches Emily and Brad are very patient (and hilarious). There are lots of women partners for my daughter to train with which is great. The techniques are legit. The facility is VERY clean and the mats are top quality. You want to roll with competitors, no problem. There multiple black belts and everything right down to new white belts. Are you brand new and just want to get in shape and learn some self defense, no problem. If you are looking for a fantastic club to join, or are visiting Calgary and looking to drop in, hit them up. You won't regret it.

Excellent gym, feel extremely safe and welcomed as a petite woman. Techniques are explained clearly & in memorable ways by all the coaches. Community is so strong, have made so many friends there from all walks of life, yet everyone is kind, supportive & respectful. It’s definitely worth trying a free class. Super useful life skill to be learning for self defence. I started as a complete beginner, but all levels and belts are well represented.

Amazing community and training environment!! All of the coaches are excellent and there is a diverse array of training partners to roll with. The vibe is chill, safe, and accepting of people from all walks of life. I would recommend Tried and True to anyone looking to start or continue their jiu jitsu journey. Whether you want to compete or just start a new hobby you’ll find a place here. There are also a lot of women in every class, so if you’re looking for a less male-dominated gym to train BJJ this is the place for you!

Aight LISTEN UP. If you're looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym to join in Calgary, look no further. This is THE Jiu Jitsu gym to be at. First things first, the coaches are actually so awesome and funny and great teachers. Secondly, I'm a young woman, so having a gym to train at where myself and other women can feel totally comfortable, safe, and welcomed is a big deal-- and this place checks those boxes off. There is a big group of ladies there who I love working with... LOVE TO SEE IT!! The whole place is super clean, every single person I've met here has been kind, supportive and easy to get along with, and I've learned so much since I first joined. Having a real solid community makes all the difference for real. The energy here is always upbeat and never fails to put me in a good mood. I can guarantee you that if you're 100% new to the Jiu Jitsu game and wanna try it out, even if you're shy, socially awkward and a little weird (like me), or unsure, you'll walk out with a positive experience. Same goes for long-time BJJ athletes too. Not sponsored btw.

I love the community at this gym! It is a very welcoming, fun and encouraging environment - and the best part? I feel safe there. And I feel like this is huge for being a woman in a male dominated sport. I’d definitely recommend trying it out!! Added bonus? Tried & True is LGBTQ2S++ affirming. Love to see it.