RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy

1735 Dolphin Ave #140, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N6, Canada

4.7 (53 reviews)

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Welcome to RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy. We are one of the foremost martial arts academy in the Kelowna - Okanagan specializing in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). We offer classes for both the competitive enthusiasts as well as recreational students interested in self defense and self respect.

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Brij Klair

One of the best academy in Kelowna..And Alex is the best coach there !!

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Posted 4 weeks ago
Hugues Bernasconi

Great club! Very friendly and welcoming crew and hard rolls! Highly recommend.

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Posted 1 month ago
corey riddoch

I was pretty nervous about starting Jiu Jitsu, but RDC made the experience easy from day one. Everyone was very welcoming, and the team has a great group of guys who are friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. The instruction is excellent, and the atmosphere is positive and respectful. I highly recommend RDC to anyone thinking about giving Jiu Jitsu a try.

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Posted 4 months ago
Kevin Bosch

I’m from the coast and dropped in at RDC while visiting because a buddy of mine trains there. What a great club. The atmosphere was welcoming, the instruction was excellent, and everyone was incredibly friendly. If I lived in Kelowna, this would be the only jiu-jitsu gym I’d train at. Highly recommend checking it out.

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Posted 4 months ago
Tony Vicaretti

If you are looking for a jiu jitsu academy in Kelowna, there is no better place than RDC. I have trained on and off for over 12 years with the past year being at RDC and I can tell you that they have a deep talented pool of coaches that will teach you the finest details of the sport. The club has a friendly vibe with members of all experience levels that will have you feeling comfortable on your very first day. RDC has numerous classes throughout the week that can accommodate you no matter how busy your life is. That’s what initially drew me to this club and it has exceeded all my expectations. If you are reading this review because you are looking for a place, you should reach out to Sterling Redlack.
Posted 5 months ago
Connor Staats

RDC is the best place to train Jiu-Jitsu in Kelowna! Coach Sterling runs an amazing program and creates a great environment for learning and improving. The training partners are top level all around, and everyone pushes each other to get better. Whether you're brand new or have years of experience, it's an awesome place to train and be part of!

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Posted 5 months ago
Gordon Brett

I dropped in for a morning bjj session a couple weeks ago and it was great. I travel a lot and dropped in for a single session and everyone at RDC was accommodating and welcoming. Made me feel at home. We trained some nogi Judo throws and it was very helpful to bring some different knowledge to my home gym. If I ever relocated to Kelowna I would definitely consider RDC as my home gym! I highly recommend anyone on the fence about joining to go do a trial and take the plunge into this great sport!

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Posted 8 months ago
Jacqueline Ho

RDC jiu jitsu was awesome! We were visiting from Yellowknife and dropped in for a class. Coach Sterling was very welcoming! We learned some very cool techniques. All the students were great to roll with. I'm a small female and I felt very comfortable there. There were lots of high ranked practitioners there to learn from. Lots of people have been going there for a long time! Like two decades. They also had this really cool in house tournament custom made champion belt. I would go again when I visit Kelowna!

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Posted 8 months ago
T

RDC Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible place for our family. Our kids started in the kids’ program and have grown tremendously. They’ve learned how to handle pressure, manage nerves, and stay respectful in both training and competition. The coaching is top tier, and the kids progress in a structured and supportive way. What truly sets RDC apart is that it has brought our whole family onto the mats. Our kids moved into the adult classes, then my husband joined, and eventually I did too. We now train together as a family, which speaks volumes about the quality, safety, and culture of this gym. The coaches are outstanding role models. Our kids are motivated, disciplined, care about their health, and have developed habits that carry well beyond the mats. They’ve also had great competition experiences, strong coaching, and meaningful learning. Medals are just a bonus. As a parent, I truly appreciate how welcoming and respectful the culture is, especially for kids, teens and women. The gym is clean, ego free, and focused on learning at every level. RDC is more than a gym. It’s a community that genuinely invests in kids and families.

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Posted 10 months ago