Intense….. Energizing….. Refreshing…. Reviving…… Those are the words to best describe the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA classes. The class encompasses a combination of Technical training, high intensity cardiovascular within a comfortable atmosphere to achieve all your goals that you want out of the program. Whether it be for conditioning, self defense, discipline or following a line of dedicated martial artists in pursue of perfection this program is unlike any other workout or training that you have ever done! Start today and begin on your journey to fulfilling all your dreams and goals!

Class Times:

Tuesday    7:30pm  -      9:30pm
Thursday   7:30pm  -      9:30pm
Saturday    2:00pm  -      4:00pm

Qualifications and Accomplishments

• Trained in the martial arts for over 25 years
• 11 years of teaching experience in multiple martial art disciplines
• 2 years teaching for the Officer Safety section ( Toronto Metro Police Services )
• Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
• 2003 World Champion Absolute division in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 2003 – 2005 World Cup Bronze Medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• 1998-1999 Tiger Balm Internationals Champion
• Many other International and National Titles in Multiple disciplines
• Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga Instructor

Qualifications and Accomplishments

Trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 7 years.
Multiple time final medalist in Brazil and Canada.

I began to study the famous art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo with Professor Flavio Behring, Sylvio's father in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

When I moved to Toronto in 2002, I began to study under the direction of the famous Professor Sylvio Behring and Professor Shah Franco.

Professor Sylvio Behring is one of the most respected and famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world. His knowledge of the art of Jiu Jitsu and self defense is unbelievable. He has even created his own system ( Progressive system ) and incorporated it into the art of Jiu Jitsu, passing it along to all of his students.

Professor Shah Franco is also a very famous and well know individual in the Martial Art world. Not only famous for producing World Champions at Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he himself is a Multi time champion in Full Contact fighting.

Under the direction of both Professor Behring and Professor Franco I have obtained knowledge of Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense to pass on to the general public at a very competent level.

In conclusion, I have dedicated my life to the Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My goal is to not only continue competing on a international level, but to build and extended family through Jiu Jitsu while passing on the techniques and discipline I have learned through the years.


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program For Adults , Kids and Women
We had put together a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program that cannot be matched.

Under the Direction of Professor Sylvio Behring, one of the
most famous Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world today, we have
developed a program in which will not only teach you the techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but will give you the knowledge of practical, proven self defense techniques.

Through the Progressive System, a system which was developed by Prof. Sylvio Behring , we will teach you effective techniques to deal with any situation.

The instructors at Kan Zen Kai have dedicated their lives to learning the principles and techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and are ready to pass on to you. Begin your jorney and enjoy the learning.

History of Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art that originated over
60 years ago.

Through trial and error the Brazilians have developed
a very simple yet very intricate theory & strategy for approaching self-defense, sportive grappling and mixed martial arts competition.

This strategy employs a variety of techniques including throws & takedowns, pins/control positions, and submission holds such as chokes and joint locks.

Practicing these techniques through the use
of specialized training methods allow a smaller person to develop the skills & attributes to systematically control and defeat a larger opponent.