About Us

Joshua Stanley – Owner & Head Instructor

  • Degree in Recreation and Leisure 
  • Started Martial Arts in 2006
    • 20 years Martial Arts Experience 
  • Black belt received in 2012
    • 14 years Teaching Experience 
  • Promoted to title of Shidoin in 2015
  • Sandan promoted February 1st 2025
  • Specializes in combative section of jiu-jitsu
    • Kickboxing, Takedowns, and Grappling
  • Teaching degrees in
    • Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu
    • Kickboxing 
    • Kru Muay Thai 
    • Street and Women’s Self Defence  
  • Favorite Pie
    • Lemon Meringue 

Meet Shidoin Nick

Degrees in

  • Design & Interactive Multimedia Development & Programming 
  • Started Martial Arts in 2000
    • 26 years Martial Arts Experience 
  • Black belt received in 2004
    • 22 years Teaching Experience 
  • Specializes in self defense section of jiu-jitsu
    • Techniques, Throws, Takedowns, Controlling techniques, weapons.
  • Yodan (4th) degree Black Belt in
    • Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu 
  • Favorite Pie
    • Apple 

Meet Sensei Zoe

  • Senior Instructor
  • Currently in University
    • Interested in Science and Math
  • Started Martial Arts in 2012
    • 12 years Martial Arts Experience
  • Black Belt Received in 2018
    • 3 years teaching experience
  • Specializes in Youth Instruction in Jiu-jitsu
  • First Degree in
    • Can-Ryu Jiu-jitsu
  • Favourite Pie
    • Apple