Regina’s home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
10+
Years of Operation
0
Serious Injuries
$100-$139
Per month, no contracts
“What would it mean to you to receive a black belt in the worlds’ most complex and effective martial art? Discover what you are truly capable of.”
PROGRAMS
Find Your Class
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Beginner to advanced. Morning, evening & weekend classes. All experience levels welcome. No-Gi available.
$100-139/month — Discounts for new students
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Limited class sizes. More coaches per student than any Regina program. Structured, fun, and empowering.
$115-$139/month — free trial class
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Specialized program for kids ages 8–12 on the autism spectrum. Sensory-aware, individualized coaching.
Contact us — inclusive program
LEARN MORE
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New to BJJ? Start with a private intro session so you feel fully comfortable before your first group class.
Free* for new students
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
01 Saskatchewan's only spring subfloor
Gymnastics-grade safety floor and largest mat space in Regina.
What sets us apart
02 Most mat time in Regina
Morning, lunch, evening & weekend options for kids and adults. Train as long as you like without being rushed out the door.
03 Student-first, no upsells
No contract, no fundraisers, no merchandise to sell you, no empty promises and no marketing gimmicks. We limit the number of students we accept so everyone learns properly.
04 Innovative Programming
Our in-depth knowledge in both Jiu-Jitsu and teaching allows for students to acquire true skill in a fraction of the average time.
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“From my first visit everyone has always been so helpful and willing to go out of their way to show me and help me improve. Over the years I have grown to love training here and if you want to learn in an environment where it all about seeing you succeed in the BJJ journey this is the place for you!!”
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“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu had been goal of mine for nearly 15 years but due injury, weight gain and just general lack of motivation I had given up on the idea. Last fall I decided that I wanted my sons to learn some self-defense and to learn a new sport. Due to the amazing coaching, culture and boost in confidence I saw my boys experience I decided to take the plunge and join the best BJJ gym in Saskatchewan. The coaches are amazing, always taking the time to ensure every member gets attention and personal techniques. I am now hooked on BJJ for life”
ADULT PROGRAM
10 Classes a week
Beginners always welcome
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Tuesday and Thursday 7-830pm
These classes are perfect for one with little to no experience and operate at 50% (or less) intensity.
Class consists of warmup, and exploration into the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu and self defense.
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Monday and Wednesday 715-840pm
Technique followed by specific sparring from a variation of positions at 50-70% intensity.
Individuals needs are assessed, and coaching provided during and after.
After class, students are welcome to stay an additional 45-60 minutes to continue free sparring. -
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6-7am
Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm
These classes follow more of an ecological approach with as much positional training and open sparring that can fit into an hour. -
Saturday 1030am-12pm
This class offer a little bit of everything depending on the content that is taught, with an in-depth analysis of technique and position. -
Private Lessons are available for one-on-one and groups.
Reach out to get setup with the right coach for you.
What is Jiu Jitsu?
An outlet to burn excess thoughts, sharpen the mind and body and be nourished by an environment of goal orientated individuals. It is an ever-evolving, practical form of self-defense and stress relief.
A game of human chess, that is both intellectually simulating and great exercise. A contest, a sport, and an art, uniquely created by the individual practicing it.
Group sparring that took place after belt promotion night in 2022
“You don't need to be fit to start. You don't need any experience. You just need to show up and the rest will happen naturally on it’s own”
Book your FREE trial class
Includes free kimono rental
Head Instructor and Owner
John Nicolichuk
Certifications
★ Awarded Black Belt following approval from BJJ legend Cobrinha— the most decorated Black Belt in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
★ Trained extensively with many World and Pan Am champions in the US and overseas.
★ Has taught Jiu-Jitsu full time for over 11 years, has been training over 20 years including extensive periods training ~40 hours a week.
★ Competed in over 30 events locally and internationally, placing within the top 3 in most of them.
★ Masterful understanding of technique, body mechanics, and strategy.
★ Reputation as one of the best kid and teen teachers in Saskatchewan.
Bio
I started martial arts in 2005 to compete in MMA, and like many, eventually placed my focus solely on Jiu-Jitsu. In time I exceeded what was possible for me in Regina, and traveled regularly to train with Jason Gagnon; an active competitor making waves in competitions throughout the world. My exposure to him and his team brought my desire and understanding of Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. Those years of travel and sacrifice taught me that greatness in this art requires an understanding of the truth above all else — a lesson that quietly shaped everything I would go on to build.
In 2015 I started the process of opening a facility to provide Regina the program and environment I wish existed here at home. As I continued to travel the world training with champions and stand out athletes, I brought those experiences back home to help our students.
To grow up as a kid in the prairies and receive my black belt from Jason alongside a legend like Cobrinha was a dream come true. That moment represented not just a personal milestone, but an understanding that world-class Jiu-Jitsu is possible anywhere — even on the Canadian prairies — if you're willing to pursue it with everything you have. It deepened my conviction that Regina deserves a gym where students are taken seriously and given every opportunity to experience the ultimate in themselves.
My focus is solely on the student experience and teaching. I believe in selfless service, being simple, authentic and honest, and getting out of the way so all students have the unbound freedom to enjoy their own journey of discovery in the brilliant art and science of Jiu Jitsu.
What is the process for a new beginner at Regina Jiu Jitsu?
Reach out to arrange your trial class.
Arrive early to fill out forms, change and be introduced to the other students.
Feel a sense of ease as everyone in class is light hearted and easy going.
As class begins you are paired with someone safe who will help you learn properly.
The instructor provides you with personal attention to make sure you understand the content.
If the content being taught is not ideal for someone new, you are provided with new beginner content.
The instructors remembers what it’s like to be a beginner, so they aim to be hands off as much as possible as to not overwhelm you or make you feel as though they are standing over you.
Class is much easier than you anticipated, it concludes and you are welcome to stick around to stretch and ask questions.
If you wish to register that’s fine, if not, that is fine, too; no pressure.
Should you continue, we have a new student discount and you can purchase your uniform from us or anywhere else online.
Jiu-Jitsu gets more fun the better you are at it, so for the first few months you are guided much more than the experienced students with the intent to help you progress quickly.
Periodically the instructor may take you aside after class to check in and see how things are going and review some techniques or information that may help you progress based on observations.
After 3-6 months you receive the first degree on your white belt, 6-9 months for the second, 9-12 months for the third, 12-16 for the forth, and receive the rank of blue belt after 14-24 months.
We keep our class size limited for our Adult program so new students can learn properly.
Book your FREE trial class today!
KIDS CLASSES (Ages 4-14)
Why are we Regina’s BEST choice and have one of the largest kids martial arts programs in the city?
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We care about excellence and believe in quality over quantity. Class size is limited so all students receive attention and a supreme experience.
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We provide more coaches per student than any other kids martial art program in Regina.
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We don’t believe in teaching young children how to break arms and choke in a military school atmosphere, nor have classes function like a birthday party.
Our classes are sensibly structured to help build character, self confidence, discipline and compassion. We believe classes should be structured, authentic, but most importantly fun so everyone looks forward to attending. -
Our aim is to help children discover the best in themselves through individualized goals and intuitive approaches to teaching them. While competition may be the right thing for the right student, it does not guide the direction of our program.
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Coach John has a masterful understanding of the most effective way to teach all ages of children, and is regarded as one of the best teachers in Saskatchewan.
All of our assistant coaches were selected by being good humans first and are held to a high standard.
