

Approved Academy
Warrior Arts Academy
Sooke, BC, Canada π¨π¦

About the Academy
Warrior Arts Academy is a family-focused martial arts school in Otter Point, Sooke, British Columbia. It offers Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, gi and no-gi grappling, kickboxing, and practical self-defence for children, teens, and adults. Training welcomes beginners, recreational students, and competitors, with an emphasis on respect, discipline, confidence, practical skills, and community. The academy provides age-specific youth programs alongside adult technical grappling and striking classes, with opportunities for competition preparation. Its instructional team brings experience in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, kickboxing, and youth coaching. The academy is located just past the Sooke Business Park. Introductory classes can be booked through its website. πππππππ§πππ¦ & ππ ππ‘ππ§πππ¦ Warrior Arts Academy provides a dedicated martial arts training facility in Sooke, British Columbia, designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and youth martial arts instruction. - Fully matted Jiu-Jitsu and grappling training area - Heavy punching bags for striking and kickboxing - Training pads and partner striking equipment - Gi and No-Gi training space - Designated waiting and stretching area - Shoe storage area - Loaner boxing gloves available - Uniforms, gloves, and protective training equipment available for purchase or order - On-site parking with additional overflow parking nearby - Clean, maintained training environment - Structured training space for children, teens, and adults - Competition preparation and sparring opportunities The academy maintains established hygiene and safety standards, providing a welcoming training environment for recreational practitioners and competitive athletes. Training schedule - Little Warriors (ages 4β5): Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30β5:05 PM - Kids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 6β9): Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM - Youth/Teen Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10β15): MondayβFriday, 5:30 PM; Saturday, 11:45 AM - Youth Kickboxing (ages 8β13): Saturday, 10:15β11:00 AM - Adult Jiu-Jitsu: Monday gi; Tuesday BJJ/grappling; Wednesday no-gi; Thursday BJJ/grappling; Friday and Saturday gi (class times: see academy schedule) - Adult Kickboxing: Monday and Wednesday technical/sparring; Tuesday and Thursday all-level technical; Friday women-only; Saturday fitness fundamentals (class times: see academy schedule) - Adult Open Mat: Sunday, 1:00β3:00 PM (non-instructional) - Homeschool daytime Jiu-Jitsu options: contact academy for current availability
Programs
- Little Warriors Jiu-Jitsu (ages 4β5)
- Kids Jiu-Jitsu β gi and no-gi (ages 6β9)
- Youth/Teen Jiu-Jitsu β gi and no-gi (ages 10β15)
- Youth Kickboxing (ages 8β13)
- Adult Jiu-Jitsu β Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, gi and no-gi (ages 16+)
- Adult Kickboxing β boxing and Muay Thai-inspired striking (ages 16+)
- Women's Kickboxing
- Adult Open Mat
- Competition preparation and seasonal programs
- Homeschool daytime Jiu-Jitsu options
Contact the Academy
Instructors
Meet the coaches at Warrior Arts Academy
- David Whitehead β Co-owner and Head Instructor; 3rd-degree black belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, black belt in kickboxing, BJJ purple belt
- Monica Whitehead β Co-owner, Program Director and Instructor; Japanese Jiu-Jitsu black belt, kickboxing and youth coach
- Colin McPherson β BJJ black belt; gi and no-gi instructor
- Shawn Brisch β Kickboxing and kids coach
- Rene Chamberlain β Jiu-Jitsu coach
- Kelsey Barton β Kids kickboxing assistant coach
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