Students enjoying Jiu Jitsu class

Gentle Arts Dojo

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling in Uptown Waterloo.

About Gentle Arts Dojo

At Gentle Arts Dojo, we are a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school that focuses on exceptional teaching for kids and adults alike. We aim to empower our students with self-defense skills while fostering a positive and friendly environment. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

Our Instructors

  • Justin Toth

    Justin began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2009 at Jean Jacques Machado affiliate Windsor BJJ under Ron Dupuis. In 2015 he continued his training under Dragan Konjevic. After completing his Ph.D in mathematics he transferred his skills gained lecturing university classes to teaching Jiu Jitsu. He created a well-structured curriculum for the dojo that connects concepts in a logical progression, allowing students to learn more efficiently.

  • Mohammad Ayyash

    Mohammad started training Jiu Jitsu in 2013 and since then has been hooked! He has had the privilege of training and competing in various places around the world, and considers BJJ to be an inseparable pillar in his life. As an instructor, Mohammad treats Jiu Jitsu as a science and tries to follow a pedagogical method in teaching while always striving to continue to learn and improve himself. Mohammad aims to help the students at the dojo reach their goals in Jiu Jitsu by creating a safe yet challenging environment to bring out the best in them.

  • Faisal Ayyash

    Faisal started training in 2017 and progressed rapidly due to dedicated practice and challenging himself in competitions, including winning numerous national and international-level tournaments. He spent two years at Riyadh BJJ in Saudi Arabia, growing the kids program and taking their team to international tournaments. Faisal believes jiu jitsu is great for building confidence, strength, and discipline in kids, and teaching them the value of hard work.

Contact

Questions about our training programs?
Questions about starting you or your child’s Jiu Jitsu journey with us?
Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Email
info@gentlearts.ca

Phone
226-505-8643