Business Details
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Edmonton AB
At Straight Blast Gym, we are dedicated to building a strong and vibrant community where your personal growth and goals are prioritized. Our mission is to help individuals unlock their full potential through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fostering real connections and continuous improvement. With a proven curriculum tested by time, we have produced both IBJJF World Champions and UFC veterans, ensuring a structured path for every student. Our academy emphasizes safe, injury-free training in a welcoming environment, focusing on self-improvement rather than competition with peers. Our team of professionally trained coaches delivers cutting-edge techniques while maintaining the art's traditional foundations. Through regular seminars and rigorous instructor training programs, we uphold global SBG standards to provide top-tier coaching.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor, our programs are designed to support growth at every level. We believe consistency is key to mastery, and our approach ensures you stay engaged and progressing. Our community extends beyond training, creating a family-like atmosphere where members support each other's journeys. With programs tailored for adults, kids, and specialized groups like Warrior Women, we cater to diverse needs while maintaining high standards. This philosophy of growth, safety, and community defines our academy and drives our commitment to excellence.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids BJJ
Adult BJJ
Self-Defense Training
Warrior Women Program
Highlights and features
- We offer professionally trained world-class coaching staff with global SBG standards
- Our proven curriculum has produced IBJJF World Champions and UFC veterans
- We provide safe training environments eliminating injury risks through structured learning
- Cutting-edge self-defense techniques combined with traditional coaching methods
- Programs available for all levels from beginners to competitive athletes
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program combines traditional techniques with modern innovations to develop practical self-defense skills and competitive prowess. Students progress through a structured curriculum tested by world champions, ensuring measurable skill development. The program accommodates all experience levels while maintaining technical integrity and safety standards.
Kids BJJ
Designed for children, this program builds discipline, confidence, and physical coordination through age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Our certified instructors focus on character development alongside martial arts fundamentals in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety and teamwork.
Warrior Women Program
This specialized program empowers women through practical self-defense techniques and strength-building exercises tailored to female practitioners. The curriculum addresses real-world scenarios while fostering a supportive community that encourages personal growth and physical empowerment in a comfortable training environment.
Instructor Training
Our certified instructor program maintains global SBG standards through rigorous training seminars and curriculum reviews led by international experts. This ensures our coaches deliver consistent, high-quality instruction while staying current with evolving teaching methodologies and technical advancements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Competition Preparation
For serious competitors, we offer specialized training programs that develop tournament-ready skills through sparring sessions, strategy development, and performance analysis. Our track record includes producing IBJJF World Champions and UFC veterans through structured competition preparation and technical refinement.
People
Steve Winjet
Head Coach, Adult BJJ, Kids BJJ
Owner and head coach Steve Winjet leads Straight Blast Gym with over 15 years of martial arts instruction experience. He emphasizes structured learning and community building through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Katy Winjet
Co-owner, Warrior Women, Kids Program
Co-owner Katy Winjet specializes in women's self-defense programs and youth martial arts instruction. She brings expertise in creating inclusive training environments for diverse student groups.
Andrew Towns
Foundations Instructor
Andrew Towns teaches foundational BJJ techniques with focus on proper form and basic principles. He helps new students develop essential skills for safe progression in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Jeremy Wright
Kids Program Instructor
Jeremy Wright specializes in youth martial arts education, combining technical instruction with character development for children's BJJ classes at Straight Blast Gym.
Chris Cooper
Kids Program Instructor
Chris Cooper teaches children's BJJ programs focusing on age-appropriate techniques that build discipline, physical coordination, and confidence in young practitioners.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer?
We specialize in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with programs for adults, kids, and our Warrior Women program, all following SBG's globally tested curriculum.
Are there beginner classes available?
Yes, our curriculum is designed for all levels including complete beginners with structured progressions to build foundational skills safely.
How do you ensure training safety?
We emphasize learning over competition, using controlled drills and partner work to minimize injury risks while maintaining technical effectiveness.
What makes your instructors qualified?
Our coaches undergo regular SBG certification training with visits from top international instructors to maintain global teaching standards.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes to experience our training environment and meet our professional coaching team.
