# Cicero Costha Niagara > Welland, Canada ## Overview **Name:** Cicero Costha Niagara **Description:** Niagara BJJ is a proud affiliate of Gringo BJJ and Cicero Costha Canada, serving the Welland and Niagara Falls areas since 2015. Founded by Kevin R. Mans, the academy humbly began in a basement with just 20 students and has grown to serve over 300 students across multiple locations. The team is led by highly successful competitors who bring a wealth of championship experience to their teaching. The academy offers a supportive, family-oriented environment where students train hard but feel welcomed and encouraged. With class sizes of 10-25 students maintaining an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:8, everyone receives personalized attention. Niagara BJJ promotes individual growth while fostering team spirit, with students pursuing diverse goals from competition training to fitness and self-defense. Lead instructors include Scott (black belt under Caio Terra, formerly 10th Planet Montreal, NAGA expert division champion), Kevin (black belt since 2018, 2x World Masters medalist, 4x Provincial champion), Alex (brown belt, technical half-guard specialist), Stacey (purple belt, women's instructor with multiple gold medals), Cody (BJJ black belt professor, professional MMA fighter and coach with 15+ years experience), and James (brown belt, co-owner of Dunnville location, certified C4C Police Jiujitsu level 5). The academy also offers yoga instruction through Allison Tomlinson, a registered massage therapist and 200-hour certified Hatha yoga teacher. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 200 Fitch St. Unit 24c, Located in Fitch Street Plaza, Welland, ON Welland L3C 1W9, Canada **Phone:** (905) 401-2063 **Website:** https://niagarabjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niagarabjj/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niagarabjj - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCi-5U1BVEfsG7jwd9ABpQ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Scott - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Started training in 2010 at 10th Planet Montreal, earning his brown belt before receiving his black belt from Caio Terra. Now representing Cicero Costha and Gringo Jiu-jitsu, Scott is an active competitor at the black belt level in both gi and nogi. NAGA nogi expert division champion. ### Alex - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Started March 2011, training for over 10 years. Technical half-guard player with wrestling fundamentals and pressure passing. Volunteer firefighter. Started traditional Jiu Jitsu at age 15, returned to grappling at age 27. ### Allison Tomlinson **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 200-hour registered Hatha yoga teacher and Registered Massage Therapist. Certified through Yoga Alliance. Mother of two who turned to yoga for stress management, flexibility and strength. Teaches Hatha-style yoga, slow flow Vinyasa, and stronger flow practices. Combined expertise in massage therapy and yoga emphasizes alignment, breath awareness, and body intuition. ### Amanda **Role:** Instructor ### Cody - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** BJJ black belt (professor), professional MMA fighter and kickboxer, professional MMA coach. New York Amateur MMA Champion, Team Canada Kickboxing representative (China). Certified BJJ referee, certified boxing coach. Pearl Gloves boxing charity event coach for 6 years. Brock University Self Defense Instructor 10+ years. Trained and lived in Thailand at Sitmonchai Gym, Muay Thai Kru. B.A. Phys.Ed. and M.A. Applied Health Science degrees. Personal fitness trainer 15 years. ### Dillon **Role:** Instructor ### James - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 15 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience. Certified level 5 C4C Police Jiujitsu. Trained and competed in Muay Thai, wrestling, boxing and MMA. As a blue belt, trained at renowned US gyms learning from world champions including Leonardo Lo, Murilo Santana, Miyao brothers, Luiza Monteiro, Jeff Glover, and Ribeiro brothers. Attended numerous seminars by Rafa and Gui Mendes. Runs women's self-defense program. ### Kevin R. Mans - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Started training BJJ in 2010 at age 35. Promoted to black belt in 2018 after 8 years of training. Major accomplishments include 2 bronze and 1 silver at World Masters Championships, 4-time Provincial champion, and 2-time absolute champion. Teaches all levels from ages 4-5 to advanced classes. Enjoys wakeboarding and snowboarding. ### Stacey - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 5 years of training as of 2021. Gold medals at Provincials, Ontario Open, and Canadian Nationals. Silver in Open Weight division. Specializes in helping petite athletes develop technical skills against larger opponents. ## Programs ### Little Ninjas **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun BJJ program for young beginners ages 4-5 **Classes:** ### Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (6-9) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Kids ages 6-9 learn BJJ in a fun, team environment with self-defense focus **Classes:** ### Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (10-14) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ for youth ages 10-14, developing technique and discipline **Classes:** ### Adult Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional gi-based BJJ for adults 15+, covering self-defense and competition **Classes:** ### Adult No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training for adults **Classes:** ### Kids No-Gi (6-13) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi grappling for kids ages 6-13 **Classes:** ### Advanced BJJ **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced class covering complex movements, concepts, skills and strategy **Classes:** ### Women's Only BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Women-only BJJ class in a supportive environment **Classes:** ### Kids Striking (10+) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Striking program for kids 10+ based on Muay Thai and Western Boxing **Classes:** ### Adult Striking **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Muay Thai and Boxing striking program for adults **Classes:** ### Competition Class **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Kids and youth competition-focused training **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open training for adults to practice and roll **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/canada/welland/cicero-costha-niagara)