Warrior Arts Academy academy

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Warrior Arts Academy

Sooke, BC, Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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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. π—™π—”π—–π—œπ—Ÿπ—œπ—§π—œπ—˜π—¦ & π—”π— π—˜π—‘π—œπ—§π—œπ—˜π—¦ 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 4–5): Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30–5:05 PM - Kids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 6–9): Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 PM; Saturday, 9:30 AM - Youth/Teen Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10–15): Monday–Friday, 5:30 PM; Saturday, 11:45 AM - Youth Kickboxing (ages 8–13): Saturday, 10:15–11:00 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, 1:00–3:00 PM (non-instructional) - Homeschool daytime Jiu-Jitsu options: contact academy for current availability

Programs

  • Little Warriors Jiu-Jitsu (ages 4–5)
  • Kids Jiu-Jitsu β€” gi and no-gi (ages 6–9)
  • Youth/Teen Jiu-Jitsu β€” gi and no-gi (ages 10–15)
  • Youth Kickboxing (ages 8–13)
  • 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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