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Zen Mixed Martial Arts
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    • About Us
      • Founders Message
      • Our Facility
      • FAQ's
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      • Children Age 4 to 6
      • Children Age 7 to 15
      • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
      • Women's Self Defense
      • Karate
      • Muay Thai (Kickboxing)
    • Class Calendar
    • Free Trial Class
    • Instructors
    • Camps
      • Summer Camp
      • March Break Camp
      • PD Day Camps
    • Lessons, Parties & EDP
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    • BJJ Video Library
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Founders Message
    • Our Facility
    • FAQ's
  • Martial Arts Programs
    • Children Age 4 to 6
    • Children Age 7 to 15
    • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    • Women's Self Defense
    • Karate
    • Muay Thai (Kickboxing)
  • Class Calendar
  • Free Trial Class
  • Instructors
  • Camps
    • Summer Camp
    • March Break Camp
    • PD Day Camps
  • Lessons, Parties & EDP
    • After School Program
    • Private Lessons
    • Birthday Parties
  • Store
  • BJJ Video Library
  • Members Login
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Supporting Ukraine
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Marcus Soares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu jitsu in Ottawa

Zen Mixed Martial Arts is the only school in Ottawa with a second generation Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and the only school to teach the curriculum of Professor Marcus Soares. Our program is led by Head Instructor David Dash, a Marcus Soares black belt who has competed and trained all over the world. While training at Zen Mixed Martial Arts, you will have access to the premier program for learning BJJ in Ottawa. 


The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at Zen Mixed Martial Arts are divided according to the internationally recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt ranking system. Beginner students will start in our fundamental classes, which place an emphasis on mastery of the most basic and fundamental Jiu Jitsu techniques while senior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students will enjoy our advanced classes.


Unlike stand-up martial arts like kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  teaches techniques that a smaller weaker person can successfully use to  defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique. 


A typical class includes a warm-up, strength and cardio  conditioning, stretching, Judo and Wrestling take downs, ground drills,  practice from different positions followed by instruction in proper Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques.  


The style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we teach in Ottawa is different from the other martial arts schools in Ottawa. We follow the tradition that Carlson Gracie started at his academy of teaching a distinct style from that being taught by his uncle Helio and other schools. We only teach authentic Marcus Soares Brazilian JIu-Jitsu as it was taught by Carlson Gracie himself. 


Carlson favored a style of Jiu-Jitsu that encouraged  physical prowess, passing the opponent’s guard and then barraging them with a series of techniques from the top position. Students  in our BJJ program will learn choke holds, joint lock submissions as  well as positional techniques and ground control. 

Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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BENEFITS OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

  • Authentic Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Official Marcus Soares curriculum
  • Official belt promotions by Marcus Soares
  • You can train 7 days a week unlimited
  • One to three classes a day 7 days a week
  • The best self defense system in the world
  • It's fun and captivating
  • Increase strength and cardio and maximize fat loss
  • Compete in local and international competitions

Carlson Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu students relaxing.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners

Everyone is welcome in our Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes. We were all once beginners.  We have new students joining our classes every week, so you'll never be the newest person for very long.  If you've been thinking about doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Ottawa for a while, there's no time like the present.  We offer noon, evening and weekend classes as well as all women and master classes for those over 40. Come in and try a free class with no obligation and see if it's the right martial art for you.  You'll never know if you don't try!


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Anyone 40+

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not just for young people.  Professor Dash, our head instructor, turned 56 in 2022 and intends to continue training and teaching for many years to come! But, we understand that as we age not only do we become wiser, but are bodies slow down a bit and need more time to recover.  So, in addition to our regular classes, every Saturday we have a Masters jiu-Jitsu class that anyone age 40 or over can attend. Whether your new to the sport or have been training for a while, the Masters class is a great place to learn Jiu-Jitsu with a like minded group of individuals that love the sport.

Zen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Team


Not everyone chooses to compete, but If your dream is to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we will help you train for the toughest and best local, provincial, national and international competitions. David Dash, our head instructor is a black belt that has trained and competed all over the world.  Our team members regularly compete at local Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and It's our goal to prepare them for success at the Mundials, ADCC Championships, and other top martial arts tournaments.


Some of Professor Dash's competitions include:


NAGA Germany Grappling Championship 2017


Division: NO Gi Directors Expert - 1st Place

Division: Gi Masters Brown Belt - 2nd Place


IBJJF International Montreal Open 2013


Division: Men’s Senior 3 Middle Heavy Weight Purple Belt - 1st Place

Division: Men’s Senior 3 Open Weight Purple Belt - 1st Place


NAGA East Coast Championships, Massachusetts 2011


Division: GI Directors Middle Weight Blue Belt - 2nd Place


NAGA World Cup, Florida 2009


Division: NO GI Masters Light Heavyweight Beginner - 1st Place

Division: NO GI Directors Heavyweight Intermediate - 2nd Place 

Division: NO GI Masters Light Heavyweight Intermediate - 2nd Place 

Professor David Dash - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

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