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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a home where the tools we teach, expand outside the academy walls and into your world. Through the teachings and tools of Jiu Jitsu and Yoga, one will learn how to build, strengthen, and maintain one’s values, integrity, respect and discipline in life.

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Our structure has been developed over years of competing, teaching, contemplation and introspection, to bring to you a simple and comprehensible way of learning Jiu Jitsu in all it's beauty and elegance. This balanced lifestyle is enhanced by the art of Yoga for physical, mental and emotional recovery.

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OUR VISION

Our vision is to create a community in which you can continue to inspire one another and to achieve greatness through the teachings of Jiu Jitsu and Yoga. The tools and instruction we provide will help one discover their true purpose and gain more control over life as well as learning how to balance out one's body, and mind at any age.

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MEET THE TEAM

ESTEFAN JOSEPH | JIU JITSU PROFESSOR

MALMO JUJUTSU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bronze Medalist

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GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES

12x Gold

3x Bronze

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UAEJJF NATIONAL PRO

2x Gold

2x Silver

Bronze medalist

MONTREAL OPEN IBJJF

2x Gold

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BOSTON OPEN IBJJF

Gold medalist

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TORONTO OPEN IBJJF

Silver medalist

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ONTARIO OPEN

2x Gold

Silver medalist

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GRAPPLERS QUEST

2x Gold

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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gold medalist

Silver medalist

ESTEFAN
JIU JITSU PROFESSOR

My passion for martial arts started at a young age. I was bullied as a kid for a number of years, and so to help with the bullying problem, my parents put me into Kung Fu at the age of 7.

 

This led me to evolving my understanding of my strengths and weaknesses (physically and mentally) as well as seeing martial arts teachings as more than just physical. I learnt valuable lessons of virtue, nobility and courage. I couldn’t have been more grateful that I had the chance to gain a deeper understanding of life’s lessons at such a young age and knew that I wanted to take Martial Arts more seriously which led me to Jiu Jitsu…

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BIANCA

YOGA & MEDITATION TEACHER
REIKI MASTER

I struggled since I was young with many emotional challenges from my parents’ divorce, battling depression, being bullied, having no self-confidence or worth and going through a rough relationship. I also dealt with debilitating illnesses for over a decade, which made me have to give up my original passion of competitive dance.

I could no longer physically dance.

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I was lucky enough to have met Estefan, who sparked a light in me that was dormant for so long. This is when I started to work extremely hard on building mental and emotional strength as well as working on my physical body. This led me to finding my new passion for Yoga and Reiki Healing...

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THE STASIS NAME

STASIS (n) : to be in a state of equilibrium or balance

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We chose this name after a lot of contemplation. The most obvious reason is because we believe this lifestyle can bring you a great deal of balance in every aspect; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It also helps to provide you a well rounded life outside of the academy through it's teachings of discipline, respect and honor, teamwork, strengthening one's body and mind as well as bringing you a sense of community and family.

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Stasis also means a state of inactivity. Being inactive for short periods of time, does not mean you are unbalanced. We feel that there is a place for times of inactivity. We show this through our teachings of the importance of rest, recovery and contentment.

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THE PINE TREE

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"Pine comes from a word that translates as "pain" and its essence helps to alleviate pain within, on many levels"

- Ted Andrews

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Pine trees symbolize the balance between strength and softness.

They are a symbol of contentment.

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Pine trees are highly adaptable and fight for survival wherever they are placed to ensure it's future is long. They are extremely resilient as well. This is why they are known to represent wisdom and longevity.

 

Pine trees are also known to represent eternal life and renewal of life. They are believed to aid physical and emotional healing as well as overall protection. It is also believed to help with ones spiritual awakening especially when used with sage as a very strong cleansing incense.

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