Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy

6:30AM. Mats were FULL. 🥋☀️

Huge turnout for Morning Crew today — no snooze buttons, just chokes, sweeps, and good energy to start the day right.

This is what Tuesdays to Fridays look like at Vaughan: show up early, put in work, get 1% better before the city wakes up.

Big respect to everyone who made it out. You set the tone for the whole academy.

See you tomorrow, 6:30am sharp.

📍 130 Racco Pkwy, Unit 5

🥋 2026 VAUGHAN BJJ INVITATIONAL - IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT 🥋

This is a Gi only- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Event for White, Grey, Yellow, Orange and Blue belts.

The Vaughan BJJ Invitational In-House Tournament is an in-house event to bring the local jiu-jitsu community closer, introduce new practitioners to competition and to elevate competitive comradery within the bjj competition scene.

We welcome all teams and affiliates from the Jiu-Jitsu community!!!

Date: Sunday August 9th
Location: 130 Racco Parkway, Vaughan
Format: Double Elimination
Divisions: Kids, Adults & Masters
Open to: All academies + affiliations in the BJJ community

Registration:
Early bird: $40 until July 15th
Regular: $50 after July 15th

Registration is OPEN now! Lock your spot and come put in work.

Tag your school and training partners. See you on the mats 🔥

What a weekend for Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy 🙌

Our competitors represented on the international and local mats, and came home with results.

🥋 IBJJF Detroit Open
Congratulations to Kevin O for a commanding performance, taking Gold in both Gi 🥇 and NoGi 🥇
Congratulations to Kiera O for earning Bronze 🥉 after a hard-fought match. She was caught in the second half but showed real composure and heart throughout.

🏠 Trillium In-House Tournament
Big shoutout to first-timers Richard and Tessa, who both won their very first matches 👏 That first win is a milestone you never forget.

Thank you to our coaches, training partners, and families who support these athletes every day. Vaughan showed up.

📍 Vaughan, Ontario

THIS SUNDAY — we're turning the mats into fight night.

Join us for UFC FREEDOM 250 live from the White House — streaming at the academy on the big screen.

🗓 Sunday, June 14
⏰ Doors early / Main card starts 8PM ET
📍 Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Card is stacked:
• Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje — lightweight title
• Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane — interim heavyweight title
• O'Malley vs Zahabi, Chandler vs Ruffy, Nickal vs Daukaus, Lopes vs Garcia

Bring something for the potluck table. Bring your team spirit. Kids welcome with parents.

No cover for members. Drop a 🥊 in comments if you're in.

See you on the mats.

🥋 TOUGH BUT REWARDING DAY 🥋

Huge day for our Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy competitors at the GTA Novice & GTA Kids Jiu-Jitsu Festival! Proud of the heart, hustle, and teamwork on the mats today 💥

MEDALISTS:
🥇 Coach Joe - 2026 Canadian National Champion
🥇 Min – GOLD
🥈 Vladimir – Silver
🥈 Sebastian – Silver
🥈 Chase – Silver
🥉 Panteleimon – Bronze
🥉 David K – Bronze
🥉 Matthew B – Bronze

👏 SPECIAL MENTIONS
Big respect to our teammates who came out to compete and support the squad: Aiden, Dalia, Lucas, Isaac, Zoey. You make this team family.

We win together, we learn together. OSS! 🙏
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Congrats Kevin — 2026 IBJJF Masters International CHAMPION. 🥇

Hard work wins. Proud to share the mats with you.

Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy is closed on Monday May 18th. Enjoy the long weekend and Happy Victoria Day!

• Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026
• Time: 730pm to 930pm
• Event: Belt testing and grading
• What to bring: Full gi, belt, water, and notebook if you want to take notes

Grading info
• All students testing will be notified this week with requirements
• If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible to grade, please speak to your instructor before May 10
• Regular class members not grading are still welcome to participate in the Shark Tank

Open up your gi and see what's inside! Early on the mats every Wednesday and Friday at 630am-730am for Morning Executive Nogi classes. Coach working the AM crew 💪
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