The Kodokan Jiu-jitsu Club

Fantastic experience: Can’t say enough good things about this place. The gym is clean and well kept, the instruction is amazing and the owners are great human beings. I always get excited thinking about visiting this gym.

Fantastic experience: Perfect gym. 10/10.

Negative experience: Good training place but bad coaches

Fantastic experience: Great people, great atmosphere and even better Bjj. Love it there!

Fantastic experience: As visiting black belts from Ontario, we had the pleasure of training at Kodokan YYC in Calgary, and we couldn't be more impressed! The dojo offers an excellent environment for martial artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and caters to both kids and adults. Instructors Randy Chung and Walton Chung are outstanding. They are incredibly friendly, approachable, and highly skilled. Their teaching methods are adaptable, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their experience level, can learn and grow. Randy and Walton's ability to engage and motivate students is truly commendable. The atmosphere at Kodokan YYC is welcoming and supportive, making it an ideal place to train. Whether you're a novice just starting out or an experienced martial artist looking to refine your skills, you'll find the guidance and encouragement you need here. We highly recommend Kodokan YYC to anyone in the Calgary area. Thank you, Randy and Walton, for a fantastic training experience! Dainis Nguyen and Sarah Smith

Fantastic experience: Awesome people, amazing and clean facility and the lineage and the Professors’ reputation speaks for itself. If you’re in Calgary, and considering BJJ, visit Kodokan. I don’t train here but they’re welcoming and awesome to visitors. Thank you guys!

Fantastic experience: Safe, friendly and inclusive atmosphere with quality instructors and excellent membership.

Fantastic experience: Took a trial class here. Could not continue training with these guys due to the distance from my house, but I have nothing but positive things to say about their gym. Super friendly instructors. Really detail oriented, and they get after it.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for the first time today for an open mat and had a great experience. Lots of talented players and a welcoming environment. Will definitely be back in the future. Thank you to Professors Randy and Walton for having me. Great club!

Fantastic experience: The Chung brothers and their line of coaches definitely have what it takes to guide you in the lifestyle of martial arts and will foster growth in your life!

Fantastic experience: Our kids train at Kodokan, and we can not say enough positive things about this club and the people who operate it. The professors and coaches take a holistic approach to training with lessons that have application both on and off the mats.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and great community of BJJ practitioners. I appreciate the knowledge shared and the detailed coaching of Professor BJ Baldonado.

Fantastic experience: I visited Kodokan as I was in Calgary for work and the training exceeded my expectations. Professor Walton structured the warm ups to led into the drills and was methodical in his teaching approach. I will definitely come back and train at Kodokan again next time I return to Calgary. Thank you to Angelo as well for fine tuning the details of the moves with me.

Fantastic experience: Amazing people and environment led by some of the best instructors in Calgary

Fantastic experience: Great place to train. I recommend it to my friends.

Fantastic experience: I started training here almost a year ago and the experience has been life changing. In the first 3 months I lost 30 pounds and I have never felt younger or healthier before in my life. For anybody thinking of trying BJJ/Martial arts I would highly recommend this place. All the black belts are super friendly and welcoming. I started bringing my son here about 3 months ago as well and he loves it as well. Couldn't be happier with the experience so far. Thank you Kodokan family!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym to train at…. The instructors are there to help and make sure you get better. A good balance of new and experienced grapplers to guide you through your journey Bran

Fantastic experience: Came to an open mat last Sunday with Professor BJ and was a great time! Everyone was super friendly, respectful and was a great learning environment. The Professor took the time at the end of the class to show me some simple to remember arm triangle adjustments I needed to make to get the finish. Had a ton of fun, learned a ton and had a great workout. Thank u!! - JG

Fantastic experience: Nice place for training.

Fantastic experience: Kodokan YYC has a welcoming atmosphere and very technical instruction. There are a great variety of training partners from white to black belt, both competitors and hobbyists. Professors Randy and Walton are excellent instructors whether you are completely new to martial arts or have been training for years.

Fantastic experience: I train outta 101 which is GFT affiliate, professor BJ was kind enough to let me join for open mat and I had a great time, everyone was extremely nice the gym is super clean and the rolls were challenging. I hope to be back soon and often. Keep on rocking!

Fantastic experience: Came to Calgary for a family visit and was looking for a drop-in to train. BJ and the team were very welcoming and above all, their jiu jitsu is quality. Thanks Kodokan team!

Fantastic experience: First time Friday night drop-in. Great group of people, felt safe, learnt lots! Plan to come again! ‍♂️‍♂️ Bryan

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fabulous club. I'm visiting from Ontario. The owner, staff, and training partners are so welcoming and friendly. I've been doing bjj for 9 years and if your looking for a place to start this is where I would want to be. They care about the students and it shows. Great for beginners and seasoned bjj athletes. Very clean. Nice open space. Easy to get to. Can't wait to visit again.

Fantastic experience: Great teachers and community. This is one of my favourite places in the world!

Fantastic experience: Been training at Kodokan for the past couple years. Its been one of the best things i've ever done in my life. Training Jiu Jitsu with professor Randy, Walton and the rest of the black belt team has been so damn amazing! The atmosphere is welcoming, the pace of instruction is for all belt levels and most importantly the friendships i've developed have really added so much value to my life. I wish i could rate Kodokan more than 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Kodokan for over a year now as a complete novice beginner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Even as a petite female it doesn’t feel overwhelming thanks to the open and friendly environment Professor Randy, Walton, BJ, and Julius create, their passion for the art is contagious! Location is highly accessible just off Deerfoot and Centre Street or Nose Creek Trail if you’re on bicycle. 5/5 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Best Martial arts gym in calgary. Great instructions who are passionate about their art. Highly recommend for children and adults

Fantastic experience: Our kids have had a wonderful time with coach Randy and all of the coaches. They have helped to inspire confidence and teach fabulous life skills that I am certain will serve them for many years to come.

Fantastic experience: Very glad I joined Kodakan. Professor Randy and Walton are great teachers.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train in YYC. Instructors are top notch :).

Fantastic experience: Everyone is very kind and willing to help you when ever they can.

Fantastic experience: Friendly environment and amazing instructors, I recommended 100%!

Fantastic experience: Top notch instructors and great team atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train! The Professors are very knowledgeable in the art of Jiujitsu and everyone that trains there makes you feel welcome.

Fantastic experience: Great place, great instructors super welcoming environment!!

Fantastic experience: Our daughters have been with the Club for 6 months - we've had an amazing experience with the Professors, Coaches and other staff members. The girls have really gained confidence in ability as well as interaction with other members. I plan to join eventually when my back is healed as well! Would highly recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn and train.

Positive experience: Great environment to train

Fantastic experience: I wish I would have found Kodokan years ago. Joining the gym has been the best decision I’ve ever made.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this place to everyone, during yesterday's session the coach showed us a warm-up that involved transitioning from a lunge to our knee while our other legs comes back into a lunge position (kinda hard to explain) however during practice I realize we used this warm-up for one of the offensive moves and at that point I knew I came to the right place. The sensei is very professional and will jump in and break down the every little detail to make sure we make most of our session and once the class is about to finish well have a chance to practice everything we've learned. Everyone that attends is super nice and very helpful and you leave feeling like you've made the most of your our. Their collaboration with Dunamis Muy Tai helps you see fimilar faces and makes you feel welcomed every time. I look forward to Wednesday more than ever now to attend the afternoon classes.

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructions, friendly environment, clean gym, great experience.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere for all levels of BJJ.

Fantastic experience: Went to Kodokan for a trial, a good friend recommended it. I Absolutely loved it, super chill environment, super clean and Prof BJ was very patient and knowledgeable. He went over a few moves, he watched every single persons execution and followed up with us after words. What more can you ask?

Fantastic experience: Fantastic club to train at with a great atmosphere. Instructors are passionate in helping and seeing members progress and succeed.

Fantastic experience: Went to Kodokan for the first time today. The academy was very clean, spacious, everybody was super welcoming. Prof. BJ was very professional and extremely constructive. Thanks for the invite prof. BJ! will definitely be back again!

Fantastic experience: Went today for the class and open mat, superb vibe, inviting atmosphere absolutely fantastic. Prof BJ Baldonado was running the session, an experienced and welcoming coach with knowledge and patience. Absolutely loved it, and highly recommend to all who want to try it or seasoned guys who are looking for a great team and to refine their skills. The place is large, and very clean.

Fantastic experience: Kodokan is a great club. Not too big not too small. All the instructors are very technical and up to date with with the latest on the scene, and can use what they know. They are very welcoming, All the students follow closely in their example. Also, there is a sweet little vegetarian restaurant, and a French Baker right next to it if you want to get a bite after class, and one of the best butcher shops right next door to that. Not much more you could ask for.

Fantastic experience: An amazing school to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Positive experience: Personable and welcoming atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Kodokan YYC is a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Lead instructors, Randy and Walton Chung are terrific black belt practitioners and instructors and they have the support of several other very qualified and experienced black belt instructors (seven black belts currently at Kodokan). The facility is clean and very conveniently located and accessible. I cannot recommend Kodokan enough, whether you are young, old, male, female, experienced or new to the sport/martial art, Kodokan has the program to help you learn and be the best version of yourself.

Fantastic experience: I didn’t have any experience with Jiu-Jitsu when I joined the Kodokan YYC club. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’m very much happy to find this place. What I love the most about the club is how welcoming and friendly the people are. Also, the proffesors and instructors would really help you to excel. Professors Randy and Walton Chung really pay attention to your progress, and wouldn’t leave you out. I admire how much they care for all their students. Their sincerity makes this club unique. Thank you professors! Also, Professor Randy makes an excellent leader. He does his best to strengthen the bond within the community to keep Jiu-Jitsu alive, and uplift his students. Your efforts are highly appreciated professor! If you’re curious with Jiu-Jitsu, specially to the females, please don’t be shy or afraid to try our club. I have my full confidence that you’ll like the environment, just as how I did when I started until now. Kodokan YYC through Jiu-Jitsu really did help me personally to grow. There’s always more you’ll learn besides the skills of the sport.

Fantastic experience: joining the program has been a great decision for our 9 year old. He is excited about class, learns not only technique but life lessons and has applied them to his daily life. A great facility and a great team that we couldn't be happier to be a part of.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. I can’t say enough about the excellent instruction from professor Randy and Walton for both the adult and kids classes. Kodokan YYC is extremely clean and a safe training environment. They take safe the of students as top priority.

Fantastic experience: Amazing program- everyone from students to instructors are super welcoming. They can help adapt moves or drills to whatever your personal skill or comfort level is- I hadn’t done a front roll or somersault in 15+ years... Can’t wait to continue my journey!

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Very welcoming group and friendly people. I will be back again when i visit Calgary!

Fantastic experience: I had the opportunity to train at Kodokan YYC and have nothing but great things to say! Extremely fun and safe environment for anyone to train at, while still challenging for BJJ students of all levels. If you're looking for a great workout with some laughs I highly recommend Kodokan. :)

Fantastic experience: I visited the gym while in town for the weekend. Very nice, welcoming environment with some amazing skilled athletes.

Fantastic experience: Attended an open mat. It was my first time at Kodokan YYC. I found the gym to be very welcoming and extremely clean. I found the sparring to be very controlled. Rolled with two blackbelts, who gave me some pointers and things to work on. I also spent time with Professor Walton going over a couple techniques which I was having difficulty with. The instruction was un-rushed, thorough, and tailored to my ability. All in all, it was a great time!

Fantastic experience: Kodokan yyc is a very welcoming, clean gym. The students are very welcoming so it easy easy to feel at home right away. Randy and Walton are very experienced teachers and high level competitors, they break down techniques so that people of all levels can understand.

Fantastic experience: Had the opportunity to train at Kodokan a couple times, every time they were super welcoming and the atmosphere for training was great for competitors and non competitors. Professors who run classes give great details to techniques and coach killer classes

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, and always welcoming! Thank you Randy and Walton!

Fantastic experience: One of the most inviting Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms I have had the pleasure of visiting. Randy and Walton Chung, together, possess vast amounts of knowledge and humility that make your Kodokan YYC experience one to remember. There is no shortage of solidarity at this gym, and if you're looking for a place of common ground to learn, roll, and get into shape, all while learning and laughing with great individuals, then I would highly recommend checking out Kodokan YYC.

Fantastic experience: Great people and great space! Call them!

Fantastic experience: What a great facility and a great environment. The owners have created a welcoming experience where performance can really be distinguished and highlighted.

Fantastic experience: Great club with friendly highly experienced team. Thanks for the great rolls!

Fantastic experience: really nice and personable instructors. great training partners. very friendly environment with a shower. one can ask for nothing more in a bjj gym.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Kodokan has been amazing. Randy and Walton are very welcoming professors, who are committed to the growth and safety of their students. As a female, it can be overwhelming getting into such a close combat sport, however my peers have been very respectful and encouraging along my jiu-jitsu journey. I’ve met many great people, who have become friends along the way. :) Great gym, great people, great for the mind, body, and soul!! -Christa

Fantastic experience: Whether you’re a beginner or crafty veteran, Professor Randy and Walton’s knowledge and skill set is world class! Along with a stable of experienced coaches and supportive teammates, the Kodokan is a fully equipped, safe and clean facility for BJJ practitioners of all ages and levels! Give a class a try, I promise you will not be disappointed! - Shann L.

Fantastic experience: Great club with a friendly atmosphere. Great instructors who will help you progress your jits skills. Great people to train with. Great facility with a lot of clean mat space. Tony the Tiger said it best “They’re GREAT!!!”.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Kodokan YYC for over a year now and I love it! Friendly people, clear instruction and plenty of respected BJJ practitioners to train with at a reasonable price. I think this is the perfect place for anyone starting BJJ to feel comfortable and learn quickly. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and try it out, you will find yourself addicted (and in great shape) in no time. Cheers!

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough about the people at Kodokan YYC! My daughter has been a part of this club for a year now and shes so much more confident in herself. I recently joined and now have my younger daughter taking classes too. I'd recommend this club to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Professor Randy, Walton and all the coaches provide a supportive, fun and accessible place to learn Jiu Jitsu, whether you are doing this for recreation or out to compete internationally. The environment they create attracts a lot of great people all looking to hone their skills but are also more than happy to help their team mates grow as well. Great environment, great people, I highly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Kodokan is a amazing school with very experienced instructors. They also a great kids program! I have always felt welcome training there and I would not hesitate to recommend Kodokan to anyone who would like to get into Jiu Jitsu or to take their training to the next level.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, surrounded by very professional people.

Fantastic experience: We have been going for 3 weeks and it is awesome. Classes are engaging and the instructors are knowledgable and welcoming. Great family atmosphere and team dynamic.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, very friendly class environment and lots class schedule options.

Fantastic experience: Walton and Randy are experienced martial artists commited to providing the highest level of training in a welcoming environment. The facilities are spacious and always clean. This gym is perfect for both experienced and novice practitioners of Jiu Jitsu.

Fantastic experience: Exelent instructors, Great place to learn &great workout allways.

Fantastic experience: This is by far the best BJJ gym in Calgary. No one else compares. Prof. Walton and Randy will help you grow your skillset as well as teach you lessons that can be applied to your daily life. The instructors care about you and your progress. They take the time to encourage you to get better. Another good thing is that the gym is clean and spacious. I definitely recommend it 10/10.

Fantastic experience: Thanks for having me at your open mat. Great place to train. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience rolling at Kodokan. Randy and Walton were very welcoming as well as the rest of the people there. Looking forward to the next time.

Fantastic experience: A great experience! Those gals know how to stablish control and not let their guard be passed. Love it every minute!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym and atmosphere! People are so nice and knowledgeable. The level is top notch! Randy and Walton are great instructors!

Fantastic experience: I was in Calgary for work and decided to train at Kodokan YYC with Professor Randy. With minimal advanced notice Randy and everyone at Kodokan welcomed me there. The instruction was top notch, facilities clean and the rolls were tough, couldn’t ask for a better place to visit! Thank you Prof Randy and everyone I appreciate the friendly environment!!

Fantastic experience: Top notch instruction and facility. Very friendly and welcoming group. Kids' Jiu Jitsu classes are well run and Randy keeps them engaged. Very impressed with the technical focus and drills.

Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure of working with Professor Randy on several occasions and his knowledge and skill is amazing. I highly recommend joining this school!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful facility overall, The instructors are great and truly care about their students and well being. Very knowledgable. Clean facility. I highly recommend this academy.

Fantastic experience: Kodokan is a great gym with fantastic leadership. Randy and Walton are skilled on the mats, professional as gym owners, and they’re genuinely good people. They’ve attracted like-minded students who vary in skill from world class to hobiest, but everyone shares in the Chung Bros sense of community. There’s plenty of hard training if that’s what you’re into, but there’s also plenty of options to learn at your own speed, in a safe but challenging environment. My eldest daughter and I both love it there and I’d absolutely recommend Kodokan to anyone looking to learn Bjj.

Fantastic experience: Top notch instruction that's meticulous and detailed (many black belts with different styles that teach classes) . Safe and clean training environment. Tight knit group but welcoming to everyone enthusiastic to train. This trickles onto their competitive spirit and their growing championship accolades. Their positive relationships with many gyms allow you to drop in to other gyms and expand your training partners. Overall well managed and the owners are some of the coolest fellas you'll get to know.

Fantastic experience: Started at kodokan in November 2018. Weighed 195 pounds. Since training there I have now managed to get to 166 pounds and have won provincials. My children also have made Jiu jitsu their life and its all thanks to the great coaching staff and awesome teammates at kodokan! Best decision I've ever made

Fantastic experience: Everyone is humble, willing to learn, and welcomes you with open arms, as for the technical side of things; everything is very well explained and if you don't understand something everyone here will get you to a point that you do. Absolutely love it!

Fantastic experience: This gym is a family owned and operated, and that family feeling is shared with the students as well. Their motto should be "everyone is welcome here". Great coaches, their passion is clear in their teaching!

Fantastic experience: Great group of people, a very welcoming environment and awesome instructors, what more could you ask for? Walton, Randy and Logan are very knowledgeable and respectful individuals. I would highly recommend anyone with or without experience to come and train Jiu-Jitsu at KODOKAN YYC.

Fantastic experience: The coaches at the Kodokan are high level BJJ practitioners and instructors but they make everyone feel welcome regardless of ability. There is a real family feel to the place and I can honestly say that many of the people here have become my closest friends. There is room for everybody, recreational and competitive athlete alike. I've never felt intimidated or unwelcome.

Fantastic experience: Awesome little team and very technical, detail-oriented instructors. I like the fact that both instructors are smaller themselves and teach a style that relies on technique and movement rather than physical strength. Great mix of competitive and recreational students.

Fantastic experience: I recently moved here from out of town and was welcomed to the team right off the bat. It definitely has that friendly 'small gym vibe' in addition to high level training

Fantastic experience: After trying out Bjj from other gyms, I found my gym, and it's my second home now. Kodokan members are very friendly, happy to help everyone improving their techniques. Kodokan coaches are great with their students. They pay attention to each student on their progress. I never feel being judged in any way while training at this gym. I'd recommend everyone to come and try out their trial classes. You'll know what I mean.

Fantastic experience: Instructors are very encouraging and team members are highly supportive. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Instructors are knowledgable and able to modify and cue to help students with varied body types and abilities. Not a one size fits all approach. I've been going here for about 6 months and haven't run into anyone who is unreasonably aggressive or unhinged. That being said, there are some very high level players here that will help identify holes in your game. Great group of people.