South Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

About the Academy

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗜𝗨-𝗝𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗨 Founded in 2008 by third-degree black belt Professor Henry "Hank" Panek, South Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a respected martial arts organization serving communities across southern Vancouver Island. With six training locations in Duncan, Mill Bay, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Metchosin, and Lake Cowichan, the academy provides quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children, youth, and adults. Rooted in the Carlson Gracie lineage through Grandmaster Marcus Soares, South Island BJJ emphasizes technical development, discipline, respect, and personal growth. Its dedicated coaching teams share a commitment to making Jiu-Jitsu accessible while building a strong, supportive martial arts community across Vancouver Island. 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 South Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu operates across six community-based training locations on southern Vancouver Island. 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗡 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗨𝗕 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Spacious indoor gymnasium with matted BJJ training - Accessible washrooms and building entrance - On-site parking and accessible parking - Outdoor recreation space - Community café on-site, with limited operating hours 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗬 — 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 - Training at the Foote Athletic Centre - Modern indoor athletic facility - Matted Gi and No-Gi training sessions - Changing rooms within the athletic centre - Additional campus athletic facilities (access not included or confirmed) 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗦 — 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵'𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 - Indoor school gymnasium - Matted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training area - Children's, youth, and adult classes - Women's training and scheduled open mats - Competition training opportunities 𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗬𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛 — 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 - Indoor community training space - Matted Jiu-Jitsu classes - Children's, youth, and adult training - On-site parking area 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡 — 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 - Indoor training space in Room 3 - Matted BJJ instruction - Free on-site parking - Accessible entrance to the community building - Shared washroom facilities within the building - Outdoor playing fields and community grounds 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡 — 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 - Spacious lower-floor multipurpose hall - Matted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions - Washrooms available within the facility - Community recreation setting - Adjacent outdoor sports fields 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 - Duncan — The HUB at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Road - Mill Bay — Foote Athletic Centre, Brentwood College, 2735 Mt. Baker Road - Chemainus — St. Joseph's School, 9735 Elm Street - Ladysmith — St. Mary's Church, 1135 Fourth Avenue - Metchosin — 4495 Happy Valley Road, Room 3 - Lake Cowichan — Centennial Hall, Lower Hall, 309 South Shore Road 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 Training is offered throughout the week across the six locations, with classes organized by age group and experience level. 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 - Tuesday & Thursday - Tots: 3:45 PM - Kids: 4:30 PM - Youth: 5:30 PM - Adults: 6:30 PM 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 - Wednesday: Youth 5:30 PM, Adults 6:30 PM - Sunday: No-Gi 11:00 AM 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 - Monday & Wednesday - Tots: 4:30 PM - Kids: 5:15 PM - Youth: 5:00 PM - Adults: 6:15 PM - Friday: Women's BJJ 5:00 PM - Friday: Open Mat 6:00 PM (members/invitation) 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 - Tuesday & Thursday - Kids: 5:00 PM - Youth: 5:45 PM - Adults: 6:45 PM 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻 - Monday & Wednesday - Kids/Youth: 5:30 PM - Adults: 6:30 PM 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻 - Monday & Thursday - Tots: 4:45 PM - Kids: 5:30 PM - Youth: 6:30 PM - Adults: 7:30 PM All times are local. Schedules may vary by location and are subject to change.

Programs

• - Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Gi
• - Adult No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• - Adult All-Levels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• - Women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• - Tots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 3–5
• - Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 6–8
• - Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 9–15
• - Submission Grappling
• - Gi and No-Gi Competition Training — Availability to confirm
• - Open Mat Sessions — Members / Invitation Only

Coaches & Owners

• Head Coach: Henry (Hank) Panek