Are you looking for training that combines practical self-defense and traditional martial arts techniques?

That's what the West Coast Jiu-jitsu program in Richmond, BC is all about.

You'll learn Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu fundamentals that work around differences in size and strength, combining throwing, striking, kicking, blocking, and joint locks. Suitable for women and men of all sizes and physical abilities!

This self-defense arsenal can be used to protect yourself against strikes of all kinds, holds, grappling and weapon attacks. Plus...

In Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu, you learn to apply your skills in accordance with Canadian laws, unlike many other martial arts systems.

Through regular Jiu-jitsu training you'll develop speed, co-ordination, balance, leverage, and timing, as well as personal awareness and self-confidence. Many students also find that their performance in other sports and physical activities improve too.

Many Jiu-jitsu students, men and women of all ages, have trained under Lori O'Connell Sensei. The experience is fun and personally rewarding.
Read the complete testimonials.

No Competitive Macho Attitudes

Some martial arts schools produce students who test themselves at the expense of others, using competitions as a measuring stick of their students' progress. Martial arts tournaments don't necessarily teach you the skills you need for street defense and they often result in injury to participants.

Self-Development Through Martial Arts Training

Our teaching format is focused on training hard and helping students to realize their full potential, mentally and physically.  Students work at their own pace, bettering themselves one class at a time. More about our Jiu-jitsu classes.

Martial Arts Classes For Adults

Our beginner's curriculum teaches you basic self-defense skills as well as the foundation you need to progress over the long term. We offer 2 free trial lessons to see if it's a good fit for you. Our class is currently full, but we have plans to open additional classes at the end of the summer.  Please contact us if you would like to have your name added to our waiting list.

*Our location is in Richmond, BC close to the Knight Street bridge.

Thinking about taking up martial arts training? Read more about choosing a martial arts school.

Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu is not a ground grappling-based martial arts system (though we do teach ground defense). Read about the tactical disadvantages of ground fighting.

To receive dojo news, updates, special offers and articles related to Jiu-jitsu and martial arts in general, sign up for the West Coast Jiu-Jitsu newsletter or to read Lori O'Connell's martial arts blog Jiu-jitsuSensei.com to gain insight into her training and teaching mindset.

What's New *Lori O'Connell Sensei featured in the Globe and Mail - June 17 *Info about Lori Sensei's newly published book added  - Oct. 2

Self-Defense for Busy Women This is a 2.5-hour crash course in self-defense with the busy woman in mind. Not everyone has the time to take up a martial art, so we've devised this course to give you a few basic tools you can learn quickly, which could save your life if you're ever attacked. Contact us to have your name added to the waiting list for our next course.

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	"...Despite my being the largest student in her class by far, all of my fellow classmates were soon throwing and bouncing me off the mat!"
	"...I learned a lot about the difference between strength and technique and how being a woman is no excuse for a lack of either!"
	"Lori Sensei's Jiu-jitsu classes are fun and full of energy. And you always come away having learned something."
	"Lori Sensei made me feel safe during class. She ensured my success by pushing enough to challenge me, but never more than I was ready for."