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The kids program at VNDL is top notch. Our kids have grown so much through healthy competition and mutual respect for their peers. Kids love it cos they develop strong lasting friendships and we love it cos it burns off their energy.
This gym is awesome. very welcoming and noob friendly for the beginners. i have 2 boys enrolled in the kids class and they love it. the instructors are great and the bossman Dominic is super easy to work with. highly recommend for anybody looking to join a bjj gym at any age and level!!
I’ve been training at VNDL for about 7 months now and I can say the gym has great coaches, training partners, and community. When I first started I had no experience and didn’t know much about the sport but the coaches and others made me feel welcomed. They would explain the moves in detail and try to help you understand the fundamentals and thought process behind it. The gym overall has a great vibe with lots of experienced, friendly, and funny people. I would highly recommend VNDL for beginners or anyone else looking for a Jiu-Jitsu gym in Richmond.
I stopped training jiu jitsu about 7 years ago, and I decided to try it again this year when I signed up at Vndl. They have a great team with very skilled and knowledgeable coaches who helped motivate me to get back into the hobby. While there are a lot of competitors at the gym who can give you some tough rounds, they’re also chill enough to go a bit lighter and technical if that’s more your speed. Overall Vndl jiu jitsu is a great gym that can accommodate all skill levels, whether you’re a competitor, a casual hobbyist, or somewhere in between.
I've really enjoyed training at VNDL Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere is awesome, and everyone I've met has been friendly, respectful, and always willing to help. As a beginner, I was a little nervous at first, but everyone was welcoming from day one and made learning feel a lot less intimidating.
There are classes for all experience levels, so it's easy to find one that fits where you're at. The coaches do a great job explaining techniques and always take the time to give feedback and tips that help you improve. You can tell they genuinely care about helping everyone get better.
If you're looking for a great place to train with an amazing community, I'd definitely recommend VNDL Jiu Jitsu.
VNDL has a great community of training partners and great coaches. All the coaches are very welcoming and are great at teaching their respective martial art whether it is jiu-jitsu, wrestling or judo. The coaches explain and teach even the most complicated movements/ techniques in a way that is easy for anyone to understand so that you aren’t completely lost from day 1. The gym is very clean and the atmosphere at VNDL is very friendly with everyone being supportive of your goals, weather it is to compete, to get in shape or to improve your technique. Overall, I would recommend anyone wanting to try jiu-jitsu for the first time or even anyone with prior experience to come to VNDL.
One of the best jiujitsu/Muay Thai gyms in BC. Coaches are very knowledgeable, skilled and create safe and great vibes for students. They are very detail oriented and really focuses on building your fundamentals. If you are more experienced, there are many high level competitors in the gym and everyone trains hard but with no ego. That says a lot about how much coaches focus on discipline and level of care with their students. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to try jiujitsu/Muay Thai
Been training at VNDL for 4 months now and its been an amazing experience so far. My training partners at the gym are friendly and welcoming, which made starting out for me less intimidating. All the coaches are really knowledgable but are also patient and helpful no matter your skill level.
They also offer a variety of classes from beginner, all-level, and advanced classes, plus they rotate in wrestling and judo sessions, which keeps things interesting and helps you learn different skills.
Overall, the atmosphere here is really positive and supportive. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about starting jiu jitsu, whether you’re just trying to get in shape or looking to compete, this is the place to be.
Looking to get into a new sport, learn a new martial art, or just enhance your grappling skills? VNDL Jiu-jitsu is the gym for you!
I've been training with VNDL since August of 2024, starting with zero combat sports experience, and this gym has since instilled me with a deep love and appreciation for No-Gi BJJ.
Fun and engaging for all levels, it's a must try!
From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is built on a strong culture of respect, hard work, and constant improvement. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned competitor, the environment is welcoming, and the team pushes you to be your best (Competition Classes).
Head Instructor Dom is really passionate about his gym and it shows when breaking down techniques that's easy to understand.
Highly recommend anyone who's looking for a good place to train, learn, and get in better shape!
VNDL is an excellent gym with numerous training partners across all skill levels. The head instructor Dom is a student of the game and is very well in tune with the modern no gi jiujitsu game. VNDLs competition team has a culture like no other with members competing (and winning) at tournaments all over not to mention regularly having 20+ members showing up just to support. Whether you are a die hard or a hobbies VNDL will have classes and training partners that are right for you. If you have the opportunity I would highly recommend checking this gym out.
I started training at VNDL a little over a year ago and it's been a fantastic experience. Everyone is friendly, the gym is kept clean. The atmosphere of the gym is the perfect mixture of casual and competitive. If you're only interested in learning a bit, having fun and generally taking a more casual approach to BJJ the gym is perfect for that. There's no pressure and you can come to as many or as few classes as you want. However if you want to take things to the next level there are lots of more experienced members that you can train with, plenty of opportunities to train and competitions that you can attend. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in shape, learn martial arts, meet new friends, and have fun.
I've been training jiu jitsu at VNDL since July 2022 and I love it. The gym is well-run, clean, and offers a great sense of community. Dom is an excellent instructor with a good sense of humour -- he makes it easy to learn. The massive new space is also a huge bonus; more room = less opportunity for injury. I like that as of 2023 VNDL is also offering yoga classes on the weekend.
