Learn the art.Build the person.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than learning how to fight.
It is the practice of solving problems under pressure — using technique, timing, leverage and patience to create options when the obvious answer isn't available.
Techniqueover force.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art built around control, positioning, leverage and submissions. Instead of relying purely on size or strength, practitioners learn how to use technique and timing to solve physical problems.
That makes BJJ both demanding and deeply rewarding. You learn to pay attention. You learn to stay composed. You learn to think while under pressure.
The mat teaches lessonsthat follow you off it.
Every class presents a problem. Sometimes you know the answer. Sometimes you don't. Sometimes the technique works exactly as expected. Sometimes someone finds a way around it.
You learn patience. You learn humility. You learn how to stay calm when things become uncomfortable. You learn to make decisions when you're tired. You learn that improvement rarely happens all at once.
- 01
Patience
Not every position can be solved immediately.
- 02
Technique
Strength matters, but understanding how and when to use it matters too.
- 03
Discipline
Progress comes from continuing to show up.
- 04
Resilience
You will get stuck. You will make mistakes. You learn, adjust and return.
- 05
Confidence
Confidence grows from knowing you can remain composed when things become difficult.
You don't need toknow anythingbefore you start.
Everyone starts somewhere. You don't need to know the positions. You don't need to know the terminology. You don't need to be in incredible shape. You need curiosity, humility and a willingness to learn.
The first stage is simply becoming comfortable on the mats.
- Your first few sessions may feel unfamiliar. That's normal.
- You are not expected to know it all.
- You're expected to learn.
There is alwaysanother level.
For experienced practitioners, the work changes. The fundamentals remain important, but the questions become more complex.
The goal is not simply to collect more techniques. It is to develop deeper understanding, better timing, stronger decision-making and the ability to adapt.
- Why does this position work?
- What happens when they change their response?
- Where is the opening?
- What can be improved?
Technique first.Ego last.
Good BJJ coaching isn't about showing someone how many techniques you know. It is about helping them understand why something works.
The goal is to develop practitioners who can think, adapt and make decisions under pressure — not simply memorize movements.
- 01
Learn
Understand the movement and the reason behind it.
- 02
Drill
Build familiarity through repetition.
- 03
Apply
Test the technique in live situations.
- 04
Adapt
Learn what happens when the original plan doesn't work.
- 05
Refine
Return to the details and improve.
You will be challenged.That's part of it.
BJJ is physical. There will be difficult rounds. There will be unfamiliar positions. There will be days when things don't click. That's not a flaw in the process. It's part of the process.
Over time, what once felt impossible becomes familiar. Positions become clearer. Movements become more natural. Decisions become faster. Confidence becomes quieter. That is progress.
Train your body.Train your mind.
- 01
Physical capacity
Strength, conditioning, coordination and body awareness.
- 02
Mental composure
Learning to think while under pressure.
- 03
Discipline
Showing up consistently enough to improve.
- 04
Problem solving
Finding solutions when the first approach fails.
- 05
Confidence
Becoming more comfortable with challenge and uncertainty.
When you chooseto test yourself.
Competition is not required to benefit from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But for those who choose to compete, preparation introduces another layer of intention.
Training becomes more structured. Conditioning becomes more specific. Technical weaknesses become harder to ignore, and the ability to stay composed under pressure becomes part of the preparation.
Start whereyou are.
- 01
Beginners
Start from zero and learn the fundamentals.
- 02
Fitness
Build strength, conditioning and physical confidence through a technical sport.
- 03
Personal development
Develop discipline, resilience and composure.
- 04
Competitors
Prepare with greater structure and intention.
Learn from the mat.Carry it into life.
CDT treats Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as both a skill and a practice. The objective is not simply to teach you how to perform techniques. It is to help you understand what you're doing, why it works, and how to keep improving.
You will be challenged. You will make mistakes. You will learn. And you will come back to the mat with a little more understanding than you had before.
Questions,answered.
*In-person only · $80/hr if 3+ sessions booked*
1-on-1 in-person lessons with a BJJ black belt and decade-long competitor. Whether you're brand new to the sport or refining technique, Chayse's full attention is on you. Can be added to any PT or Nutrition program at any time.
In-person BJJ sessions take place at Frontline Academy, Sherwood Park, AB.
CA$100 per session, or CA$80 per session when booking 3 or more sessions.
CA$100 one-time
Paying reserves your sessions at this rate — it doesn't book specific times. After checkout, Chayse will contact you to schedule your session at Frontline Academy, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
The mat doesn't carewhere you start.
It gives you a place to learn, struggle, adapt and keep going.
