Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Bridgeland, Calgary · Established 2014
Self-defence-first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu close to downtown Calgary, on the border of Bridgeland and Crescent Heights. Gi and no-gi classes. We welcome adults at all levels.
The gym
Wiley Jiu-Jitsu YYC opened in 2014, when Jeff Wiley moved to Calgary from Regina. It is a Wiley affiliate, and it is now led by two black belts under him.
The approach is self-defence first: building a base that focuses on dealing with common attacks like punches and headlocks — but we also enjoy being well-rounded practitioners in Gi and No Gi.
We pride ourselves on creating a safety-first environment that welcomes everyone, regardless of experience or athletic ability.
Standing and on the ground, including the common attacks that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was built to answer.
Check the schedule for class times. New to jiu-jitsu? Come and try a free week — we'll lend you a gi.
Beginning
If you have never trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu before, the first week is free — four consecutive days of training, no strings attached.
After that, if you're ready to sign up, just let us know and we'll take care of the rest. If it's not for you, no problem.
Month-to-month. No sign-up fee, no cancellation fee, no annual contract.
Your first class
All you need to do is show up and we'll take care of the rest.
No experience needed — we welcome everyone regardless of your level or athleticism. Start with the Fundamentals class — thirty minutes, Tuesday and Thursday at six, to build your foundation — then stay for the mixed-level class to put it into practice.
622 Edmonton Trail N.E., 3rd Floor. Street parking around and behind the building. Entry at the front.
Thirty minutes, Tuesday or Thursday at 6:00 PM. Stay for the main class after.
Please make sure you've signed your waiver before your first class.
For gi classes, the only colours allowed are white, blue (light or dark), or black. We're happy to recommend where to buy one when you're ready.
Schedule
Evenings, Monday to Thursday. Striking and open mat on Saturday.
| Day | Class | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | BJJ — No-gi | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Fundamentals — No-gi | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| BJJ — No-gi | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | BJJ — No-gi | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | Fundamentals — No-gi | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| BJJ — No-gi | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Friday | No classes | |
| Saturday | Striking Fundamentals | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Open Mat — members only | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | |
| Sunday | No classes |
Never trained? Tuesday or Thursday at six. The first thirty minutes are a Fundamentals class built for exactly that, and you can leave after it or stay for what follows.
Meet the coaches
Head Instructor · Black belt under Jeff Wiley
Pablo is a black belt under Jeff Wiley and the lead instructor at Wiley Jiu-Jitsu YYC. He has more than ten years of experience teaching, and a track record of helping people at every level develop their own game rather than a copy of his.
Instructor · Black belt under Jeff Wiley
Sebastian started his jiu-jitsu journey in 2015 and is a black belt under Jeff Wiley. He is a professional mixed martial artist with over a decade of combat sports experience.
From members
5.0 from 23 reviews on Google.
“Wiley Jiu Jitsu is without a doubt one of the best groups of people I have ever spent my time with.”
“Nobody there had an ego or were trying to prove anything.”
“I would recommend this to anyone, from novices to more experienced practitioners”
Questions
Something not here? Ask us.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art adapted from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie family, mainly Helio and Carlos Gracie. The Gracie brothers developed a comprehensive fighting system built on technique, timing, and leverage rather than strength and athleticism. Using these principles, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was born as a self-defence martial art, allowing individuals to defeat bigger and stronger opponents.
At Wiley Jiu-Jitsu YYC we follow a "street defence" style, focusing first on building a strong self-defence base, standing up and on the ground. We believe in the importance of knowing how to deal with common attacks like punches and headlocks, but we also believe in being a well-rounded practitioner in gi and no-gi.
No. You do not need to be in shape before you start. We welcome adults of all fitness levels and you can begin at any experience level. If you want more one-on-one attention, private classes are available. You can also try a free week to see if it is a good fit.
All you need is athletic wear — pants or shorts and a t-shirt (sleeveless is not allowed). We start class with a warm-up, followed by technical instruction, and finish with an optional rolling session. New students usually review technique at the end; if they decide to roll, they only do so with advanced students or instructors who have more control and can help prevent accidental injuries.
Your first week is free — four consecutive days of training with no cost and no obligation. After that, an unlimited membership is $130 per month, month-to-month with no contract. A 10-class pass is $200 and is valid for three months, drop-ins are $30 per class for experienced practitioners, and private lessons start at $95 per session. There is no sign-up fee and no cancellation fee.
No. Memberships at Wiley Jiu-Jitsu YYC are month-to-month. There is no sign-up fee, no annual contract, and no cancellation fee. If you need to stop, you tell us and you stop.
Visit
On the Bridgeland, Renfrew and Crescent Heights border, just north of downtown. Street parking around the building.
wileyjitsu@gmail.com