Welcome to Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Canada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, North America Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

"The Gentle Art"

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most complete and effective form of self-defense.  It is also one of the world's fastest growing martial arts, used by the military, police, law enforcement agencies and professional MMA fighters.

Achieve your potential with professional instruction.  A combination of superb teaching skills, the highest technical instruction, personal integrity, patience and dedication await you. 

We offer classes for adults and children.  Beginners are welcome.

Please contact us for a free trial class. Expect to receive the following benefits: killer cardiovascular conditioning, supreme self-confidence, exceptional flexibility, increased lean muscle mass and dynamic weight loss.

MARCUS SOARES
8th Degree Black Belt

A direct student of Carlson Gracie Sr. and member since the first generation of the original Carlson Gracie Team (Brazil).

Founder of the Canadian Carlson Gracie Team (1997) and Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion from 1970 to 1981.

Past senior and main instructor of the Carlson Gracie Academy (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).

World class trainer of champions including Denis Kang, Ricardo de La Riva, Marcus "Conan" Silveira and many others.

Promoted to 8th degree BJJ black belt January 2012

Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the martial art everyone is talking about, straight from the source.