BJJ Gyms in Montréal, Canada

Eddie Bravo blackbelt Louis Ho (MSc, Grapplers Quest US & Canadian National Champion, Pablo Popovitch blackbelt) founded 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Montreal in 2009. Since then, the school has grown into one of the strongest jiu jitsu programs in Canada. Along with his student, Corey Guitard, Louis has developed some of the fasting rising prospects on the east coast, making 10th Planet Montreal a name to watch out for. © 2010 - 2026 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. All Rights Reserved.

Afrobraz Jiu-Jitsu, located in Montreal's Mile-Ex neighborhood, is led by head instructor Francois KB (Buscapé), a black belt awarded in 2020 by Leonardo "Cascão" Saggioro. Buscapé began his BJJ journey with the Brazilian Top Team under Fabio Holanda, and has since achieved numerous international podium finishes in competitions across Canada. His training includes extensive time at the Cantagalo Jiu-Jitsu social project in Rio de Janeiro, where he trained alongside world champions like Douglas Rufino. The academy's teaching philosophy is uniquely influenced by Buscapé's background in Capoeira, emphasizing sport as a tool for personal development and helping students reveal their best selves. Afrobraz focuses on core values of respect, discipline, and perseverance, teaching students to handle failure, solve problems under pressure, and work towards long-term goals. Beyond technical BJJ training in grappling and submission techniques including chokes and joint locks, the academy provides life lessons applicable far beyond the mat. Buscapé is also the founder of the Afrobraz Project, a social initiative supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their dreams. Through his partnership with Douglas Rufino and the Cantagalo project, Afrobraz maintains strong connections to the Brazilian BJJ community while serving Montreal's diverse population with multilingual instruction in French, English, and Portuguese.

Black Line Jiu-Jitsu (Ligne Noire Jiu Jitsu) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 by Benoit Décary-Secours and Francis Gareau-Montsion in Montreal, Quebec. The academy is part of the Fabio Holanda lineage through Brazilian Top Team, with both co-founders receiving their black belts from Fabio Holanda, a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada. Black Line also maintains an affiliation with Liberta academy in São Paulo, Brazil, strengthening their connection to the international BJJ community. The mission of Black Line Jiu-Jitsu is to democratize Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Montreal by making it accessible to everyone. The organization uses BJJ as a vehicle for personal development, social inclusion, community well-being, and promotion of physical and mental health. Training is offered in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with experienced instructors welcoming students in a safe learning environment where technique, safety, and ethics are always prioritized. The academy is led by head instructor Benoit Décary-Secours (3rd degree black belt), who has been training since 2003 with extensive experience from training trips to Brazil at renowned academies including Murilo Bustamante, Rocian Gracie Jr, and Helvecio Penna. The coaching team includes Samira Sammoun (black belt), who leads the kids' program with a playful, game-based learning approach, Francis Gareau-Montsion (3rd degree black belt) specializing in no-gi and modern techniques, and Simon Desruisseaux (black belt) who teaches both adult gi classes and parent-child programs.