BJJ Gyms in Brampton, Canada
Discover 2 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Brampton.
Brampton BJJ
Brampton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Inc. is a premier BJJ training facility in Brampton, Ontario, dedicated to fostering positive lifestyles through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Founded and led by Professor Andrew McColl, a black belt who received his rank from Toronto BJJ head instructor Jorge Britto, the academy emphasizes competition training while welcoming students of all experience levels. Professor McColl is an active IBJJF competitor who has trained under some of the world's best practitioners, including Marcelo Garcia, Royce Gracie, and the Mendes Brothers. His background includes varsity wrestling at York University, where he was a member of the York Lions wrestling team and earned the CIS All-Canadian Academic Award for excellence in both athletics and academics. With a degree in psychology, Professor McColl combines his knowledge of athletics, grappling, and psychology to create individualized training approaches that accommodate each student's unique abilities, goals, and interests. The academy offers comprehensive programs for kids (ages 5-12), teens, adults, and women, with classes ranging from beginner fundamentals to advanced competition training. The teaching team includes experienced instructors such as Coach Jessica Pereira (brown belt and registered early childhood educator with 15+ years of martial arts experience), Coach Bryan Cronk (purple belt with military and high-level hockey background), and several other dedicated coaches. The facility features early morning, noon, and evening classes to accommodate busy schedules, with a focus on building confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.