Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Gastown
From Gastown, our Downtown academy is a quick walk or transit ride away — Carlson Gracie-lineage jiu-jitsu for beginners and experienced grapplers alike.
Your nearest academy is Marcus Soares BJJ Downtown Vancouver. We teach authentic Carlson Gracie-lineage jiu-jitsu for adults and kids, with a beginner-friendly start and a welcoming community — a short trip from Gastown.
Gastown's cobblestone streets and creative offices are just east of our Downtown academy. For people living and working around Water Street and Maple Tree Square, authentic jiu-jitsu is an easy walk away on Richards Street.
Getting here from Gastown
It's a 12–15 minute walk west through downtown, or a couple of stops on the Expo Line to Granville Station, one block from the door. Several bus routes run along Hastings and Pender, and there are parkades nearby on Cordova and Richards.
Close to Gastown
- Gastown Steam Clock
- Maple Tree Square
- Waterfront Station
- Water Street
Why train with us near Gastown
Whether you're a complete beginner or already grapple, you'll find structured, detail-first instruction here — the same Carlson Gracie principles that built one of the most successful teams in the sport, taught patiently from your very first class.
Train BJJ near Gastown
Two weeks of unlimited classes at our Downtown Vancouver academy for just $29.
Prefer to talk? Call 604-725-9797.