Island Top Team

About the Academy

Founded in October 2012, Island Top Team is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Nanaimo, British Columbia, led by Professor Rob Biernacki, a BJJ black belt and IBJJF No-Gi World Championships medalist. Affiliated with the Caio Terra Association, the academy emphasizes an understanding of grappling principles through structured technical instruction, positional training and live practice. Its programs welcome adults, children, beginners, experienced students and competitors. The team has earned results at regional and international grappling events. Visiting students are welcome by advance arrangement. The academy advertises a seven-day free trial for adults and children, including one private class; contact the academy to confirm availability. Facilities - 1,200 sq. ft. of mat space with suspended flooring - Air-conditioned training area - Separate men's and women's private changing rooms - Men's and women's private showers with towels - Strength and conditioning area - VersaClimber, Assault AirBike and rowing machine - Inversion table - Advertised access to Modo Yoga - Advertised access to Island Optimal Performance Centre Training schedule - Monday: Adult BJJ 101/201 12–1 PM; Junior Kids 3:30–4 PM; Kids 101 4–4:45 PM; Kids 201 5–5:45 PM; Beginner BJJ 6–6:30 PM; Gi BJJ 101/201 6–7 PM; Gi Rollathon 7–8 PM. - Tuesday: BJJ 101 6:30–7:30 AM; Kids 101 4–4:45 PM; Adult BJJ 101/201 6–7 PM; Rollathon 7–8 PM. - Wednesday: Adult BJJ 101/201 12–1 PM; Kids 101 4–4:45 PM; Adult BJJ 101/201 6–7 PM; Rollathon 7–8 PM. - Thursday: BJJ 101 6:30–7:30 AM; Junior Kids 3:30–4 PM; Kids 101 4–4:45 PM; Kids 201 5–5:45 PM; Rollathon 6–7 PM; Skills Development 7–8 PM. - Friday: Adult BJJ 101/201 12–1 PM; Leglocks 101 5:30–6:30 PM. - Saturday: Leglocks 201 11:30 AM–12 PM; BJJ Open Mat 12–1 PM. - Sunday: Gi Fundamentals 11 AM–12 PM; Gi Open Mat 12–1 PM. - Class times may change; check https://islandtopteam.com/schedule/ before visiting.

Programs

• Beginner BJJ
• Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 101
• Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 201
• Gi BJJ 101
• Gi BJJ 201
• Gi Fundamentals
• Leglocks 101
• Leglocks 201
• Jiu-Jitsu Skills Development
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rollathon
• Gi Rollathon
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat
• Gi Open Mat
• Junior Kids BJJ
• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 101
• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 201
• Private instruction
• Visiting-student training