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 Master 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.
Beginner students 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 class.
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 and rolling.
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 Master Marcus Soares Brazilian JIu-Jitsu as it was taught by Carlson Gracie himself.
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 weekday noon, evening and weekend classes. 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!
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
