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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Grip, position, submission. Technical grappling that works for every size and starting point — leverage beats strength, and you learn why from your first roll.
Kids · youth · adultsBeginner friendly
Ripley & Kincardine · Ontario
Train hard.Grow together.
An owner-operated club run by coaches Justin Havens and Laura Taillon — jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and self defence for kids, youth and adults in Huron-Bruce County.
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Towns we train in
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Disciplines on the mats
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Training nights a week
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Your first class
Programs
Four ways onto the mats
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Kickboxing
Striking, footwork and conditioning that leave you sharper every week. WAKO-rules sparring is there for those who want to test themselves in competition.
Fitness firstWAKO rules sparring
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu & Point Fighting
Competition-focused training with a team that shows up ready. Our students have stood on podiums across Ontario — and they were beginners here once too.
Competition teamOntario circuit
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Self Defence & MMA
Practical skills drawn from Sanda, striking and grappling, taught with real-world context. Awareness first, technique second, ego never.
PracticalAll levels
The path
Every rank is earned in this room
There are no shortcuts on the mats. You show up, you drill, you tap, you learn, and one day the person who started after you asks how you got so good. That's the whole system — and it works on kids and adults alike.
White
Blue
Purple
Brown
Black
Discipline
Showing up on the hard days is the skill. The mats teach it faster than anything else we know.
Confidence
Not loudness — the quiet kind that comes from knowing you can handle yourself.
Community
Everyone in the room is expected to help the person beside them get better.
Fitness
You will sweat. Conditioning is built into every class, not bolted on after.
“Everyone in the room is expected to help the person beside them get better.”
House rule № 1
Coaches
Owner-operated, on the mats every night
Coaches Justin Havens and Laura Taillon built Huron-Bruce MMA to teach and support the youth of the area. Between them they bring years of experience across a diverse range of martial arts and competition — and they're the ones coaching your class, not staff reading a script.
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Justin Havens
Co-owner · Coach
Blends traditional wisdom with hard-earned lessons from the competitive arena.
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Laura Taillon
Co-owner · Coach
Builds the kind of room where a nervous first-timer becomes a regular by week three.
Visit
Two towns, one club
Ripley
46 Queen St, Unit 1
Ripley, ON N0G 2R0
Get directions →Kincardine
336 Lambton St
Kincardine, ON N2Z 1Y9
Get directions →Training nights
Tue · Thu · Sun
Evening classes across both towns. Call to confirm the current schedule before your first visit — we'll find the class that fits.
FAQ
Before your first class
Do I need any experience?
None. Beginners are welcome on day one, and every class is taught so a first-timer can follow along.
What should I wear to a first class?
Comfortable athletic clothes you can move in. We'll walk you through any gear you'd need before you have to buy anything.
How old do kids need to be?
We run programs for kids, youth and adults. Call us and we'll place your child in the right group.
Do I have to spar or compete?
No. Competition training is there for those who want it — plenty of members train for fitness, skill and community.
How much does it cost?
Your first class is free, no strings. Call us at (519) 955-1640 for current rates and family options.
Ripley or Kincardine — which one?
We train in both towns on different nights. Call and we'll point you to the class that fits your week.
Your first class
is free.
No contract, no gear needed, no experience expected. Just show up willing to learn — or send us a note and we'll point you to the right class.