EPTI was wondering if any of TLers go there, any other gym in Toronto or have any experience in these types of gyms, and
any tips would be great, especially when it comes to buying the gear that i will inevitably have to buy. I do not know which brands are cost effective, which ones are rip offs, etc etc.
I am about 5'7 160 pounds, average build, I have been in quite a few fights, so I know what it feels like to take one to the face lol, and how it is to wreck your hand on someone's jaw. ( not so lol)
thanks in advance.
by request here is a list of instructors and their qualifications
+ Show Spoiler [Saulo Ribeiro] +
Saulo Ribeiro
BJJ Black Belt 4th Degree
* Co-Head Coach of SRJJA (oversees our program)
* BJJ Instructor
* Sub- Wrestling Instructor
* 6x Black Belt BJJ World Champion
* 2x ADCC World Champion
* 2x Black Belt Absolute World finalist
* Co-founder of the University of Jiu-Jitsu
* Founder of the Saulo Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association
* Author of the seminal book on technique "Jiu-Jitsu University"
* Author of the best selling and most widely acclaimed DVD instructional series "Saulo Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Revolution"
* Saulo's teachers have included the legendary: Helio Gracie (founder of the art) and Royler Gracie.
+ Show Spoiler [Mauricio Veio] +
Mauricio Veio
Chute Boxe Black Belt
* Muay Thai Instructor
* MMA Instructor
* Co-founder of UDL
* Head Muay Thai instructor of UDL
* 15 year member of Chute Boxe
* Instructor in Chute Boxe Academy
* Professional MMA Fighter
* Professional Muay Thai Fighter
* Professional MMA Cornerman
* Professional MMA Trainer
* Mauricio's training partners have included the legendary: Anderson Silva, Murillo "Ninja" Rua, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Wanderlei Silva.
* Mauricio's teacher's include the legendary Mestre Rafael Cordeiro and Mestre Rudimar Fredrigo.
Chute Boxe Black Belt
* Muay Thai Instructor
* MMA Instructor
* Co-founder of UDL
* Head Muay Thai instructor of UDL
* 15 year member of Chute Boxe
* Instructor in Chute Boxe Academy
* Professional MMA Fighter
* Professional Muay Thai Fighter
* Professional MMA Cornerman
* Professional MMA Trainer
* Mauricio's training partners have included the legendary: Anderson Silva, Murillo "Ninja" Rua, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Wanderlei Silva.
* Mauricio's teacher's include the legendary Mestre Rafael Cordeiro and Mestre Rudimar Fredrigo.
+ Show Spoiler [Andre Dida] +
Andre Dida
Chute Boxe Black Belt
* Muay Thai Instructor
* Co-founder of UDL
* K-1 World Max fighter
* K-1 Heroes fighter
* Professional MMA Trainer
* Dida's training partners have included the legendary: Anderson Silva, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Murillo'Ninja" Rua, and Wanderlei Silva.
Chute Boxe Black Belt
* Muay Thai Instructor
* Co-founder of UDL
* K-1 World Max fighter
* K-1 Heroes fighter
* Professional MMA Trainer
* Dida's training partners have included the legendary: Anderson Silva, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Murillo'Ninja" Rua, and Wanderlei Silva.
+ Show Spoiler [Josh Rapport] +
Josh Rapport
BJJ Purple Belt
* BJJ Instructor
* 2008 NAGA Worlds Masters Expert Gi 200+ Champion
* 2008 NAGA Battle at the Beach Masters Advanced Gi 200+ Champion
* 2008 Grapplers Quest Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Super Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist
* 2007 World Championships Purple Belt Super Super Heavyweight Quarterfinalist
* 2007 SRJJA Annual Purple Belt over 210 Champion
* 2006 Grapplers Quest Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Absolute Silver medalist
* Josh's teachers have included the legendary: Andre Pedernieras, Leo Santos, Wagnney Fabiano, Saulo Ribeiro, and Xande Ribeiro. Josh is a proud student of Jorge Britto, Saulo Ribeiro, and Xande Ribeiro.
BJJ Purple Belt
* BJJ Instructor
* 2008 NAGA Worlds Masters Expert Gi 200+ Champion
* 2008 NAGA Battle at the Beach Masters Advanced Gi 200+ Champion
* 2008 Grapplers Quest Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Super Super Heavyweight Silver Medalist
* 2007 World Championships Purple Belt Super Super Heavyweight Quarterfinalist
* 2007 SRJJA Annual Purple Belt over 210 Champion
* 2006 Grapplers Quest Copa Atlantica Purple Belt Absolute Silver medalist
* Josh's teachers have included the legendary: Andre Pedernieras, Leo Santos, Wagnney Fabiano, Saulo Ribeiro, and Xande Ribeiro. Josh is a proud student of Jorge Britto, Saulo Ribeiro, and Xande Ribeiro.
+ Show Spoiler [Robert Currie] +
Robert Currie
Judo Black Belt
* Judo Instructor
* 2x Mens Junior Canadian National Champion
* Canada Games Champion
* Ontario Mens Senior Champion
* 2007 BJJ Pan-Am Blue Belt Silver medalist
Judo Black Belt
* Judo Instructor
* 2x Mens Junior Canadian National Champion
* Canada Games Champion
* Ontario Mens Senior Champion
* 2007 BJJ Pan-Am Blue Belt Silver medalist
+ Show Spoiler [Ryan O'shea] +
Ryan O'shea
BJJ Blue Belt
* Teens BJJ Instructor
* 2008 Bravado Int. 170 No-Gi Champion
* 2007 BJJ world Championships Blue Belt Leve 2nd round
* 2007 Joslins BJJ Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* 2007 Naga Ohio Blue belt Silver medalist
* 2007 Salvosa BJJ Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* 2006 Grapplers Quest NAGC Silver medalist
* 2006 Bravado Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* Member of numerous Toronto BJJ tournament team championships
BJJ Blue Belt
* Teens BJJ Instructor
* 2008 Bravado Int. 170 No-Gi Champion
* 2007 BJJ world Championships Blue Belt Leve 2nd round
* 2007 Joslins BJJ Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* 2007 Naga Ohio Blue belt Silver medalist
* 2007 Salvosa BJJ Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* 2006 Grapplers Quest NAGC Silver medalist
* 2006 Bravado Silver medalist (teamate took first and we do not fight each other)
* Member of numerous Toronto BJJ tournament team championships
+ Show Spoiler [Yael Young] +
Yael Young
BJJ Purple Belt
* Womens BJJ Instructor
* 2007 ADCC North American Qualifier Silver Medalist
* Multiple time Grapplers Quest Champion
* Yael's teachers have included the legendary: Wagnney Fabiano, Leo Santos, Saulo Ribeiro, and Xande Riberio.
+ Show Spoiler [Chris Sit] +
Chris Sit
* Muay Thai Instructor
* Fmr. Canadian Amatuer Champ
* Chris's teacher is the legendary Ajahn Suchart
Update
I went to the MMA class today, and everyone was extremely accommodating, all skill levels were present, and I realized how infinitely out of shape i am. The facility is pretty cool, they have a cage, and a ring, a gym style work out area with all kinds of shit, separate showers, lockers, and a Brazilian instructor ^ ^.
I am definitely going to sign up, at lest for 3 months, and see how much i improve in that time, I will probably only be attending 3 times a week for an hour during the first 3 months, because my stamina is completely shot.
all in all if anyone in Toronto, wants to get into shape, in a way that will keep them motivated, and learn something while they are at it I encourage TorontoBJJ, they offer a 2 day free trial, with no obligation what so ever, just show up 10 minutes before the class you want to take and the staff at the front desk, who is extremely friendly, will guide you completely.
GET INTO SHAPE TORONTONIANS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! + Show Spoiler +
you guys know im going to harass you at the lan, so i have someone to talk sc to in an MMA class right?
I am definitely going to sign up, at lest for 3 months, and see how much i improve in that time, I will probably only be attending 3 times a week for an hour during the first 3 months, because my stamina is completely shot.
all in all if anyone in Toronto, wants to get into shape, in a way that will keep them motivated, and learn something while they are at it I encourage TorontoBJJ, they offer a 2 day free trial, with no obligation what so ever, just show up 10 minutes before the class you want to take and the staff at the front desk, who is extremely friendly, will guide you completely.
GET INTO SHAPE TORONTONIANS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! + Show Spoiler +
you guys know im going to harass you at the lan, so i have someone to talk sc to in an MMA class right?
