Burnaby · British Columbia
GFTeam Canada Martial Arts
5528 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G2
About GFTeam Canada Martial Arts
GFTeam Canada on Kingsway in Burnaby teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids, teens and adults alongside karate for kids and teens, kickboxing, an after-school pick-up program and camps. The BJJ kids stream runs as Tiny Grapplers (3-5), Little Grapplers (6-9) and Junior Grapplers (10-14), while adults progress through Beginner (white to one stripe), Fundamentals (white two stripes and up, with access to no-gi) and advanced classes. Head Professor Rafael La Porta is a 6th-degree black belt with 33 years in the art, promoted in 2001 by Francisco 'Toco' Albuquerque and Rodrigo Medeiros of the Carlson Gracie lineage and later training under Julio Cesar Pereira and Theodoro Canal; he is a three-time Brazilian national champion with 40+ IBJJF and federation medals.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Competition
- Self-Defense
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Lineage: Francisco 'Toco' Albuquerque → Rodrigo Medeiros → Julio Cesar Pereira
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GFTeam Canada Martial Arts offer gi or no-gi classes?+
GFTeam Canada Martial Arts offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at GFTeam Canada Martial Arts?+
The head instructor is Rafael La Porta, a black belt with lineage through Francisco 'Toco' Albuquerque, Rodrigo Medeiros, Julio Cesar Pereira.
Does GFTeam Canada Martial Arts have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, GFTeam Canada Martial Arts offers a dedicated program for children.