Who We Are And Why You Should Join

We opened our facility with the intention to provide Regina with a professional martial arts training environment featuring present instructors and empowered students.

We strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members, and take great pride in having taught world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over ten years without a serious injury occurring during class.

We continue looking forward to serve those who are sincere about martial arts, fitness, and arriving at what they set out to achieve.

We do not tolerate:

• Racist, sexist, or homophobic speech

• Sexual harassment

• Intimidation, bullying, or excessive aggression

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during class

Why Do Students Choose Regina Jiu-Jitsu?

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CONVENIENT SCHEDULE

We offer the most amount of training time for kids and adults in Regina

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TOP-NOTCH FACILITY

Large, clean facility and some of the best instructors around, all in a setting where safety’s a big deal. It’s the kind of place parents feel good about.

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COMMUNITY & FRIENDS

We aim to be a beacon of community and positivity for kids & adults. Here, you’ll join a supportive family, where camaraderie and personal growth flourish in a welcoming and diverse environment.

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PASSION

We love what we do and are driven by seeing others thrive by experiencing martial arts.

Expert Instructors

Meet our team

Meet our dedicated team of martial arts instructors! Each member of our staff brings a unique set of skills and a deep passion for martial arts, committed to providing exceptional training and fostering a supportive, empowering community for all our students.

John Nicolichuk
Owner & Head Instructor

Certifications

Awarded Black Belt following approval from Jiu-Jitsu legend Cobrinha; the most decorated Black Belt in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Competed in over 30 events locally and internationally, placing within the top 3 in most of them.

Masterful ability to teach, communicate and guide children with over ten years of experience.

Bio

I started martial arts in 2005 to compete in MMA. After having two bouts cancel last minute, I ended those aspirations and placed my focus solely on Jiu-Jitsu because of how much I enjoyed the community, the grind, and the feeling that came with improving.

I would exceed what was possible for me in Regina, and traveled regularly to train with Jason Gagnon, an active competitor making waves in competition throughout the world. My exposure to him and his team brought my desire and understanding of Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. Now obsessed, I would repeatedly quit working for several months at a time to train and drill technique upwards of 40 hours a week.

I reached a crossroads in 2015 and opened a facility to provide what I knew was missing in Regina. I have since been fortunate to travel the world to train and compete, befriending and training with many world champions. To cap off over a decade of perseverance and dedication by receiving my black belt from Jason alongside Cobrinha was a dream come true.

Having reached a pinnacle, my focus is now solely on the students— selflessly investing into them and providing a school that stays true to it’s roots, operating the way I wish one did as I was progressing in my own Jiu-Jitsu journey.

I believe in selfless service, being simple, authentic and honest, and getting out of the way so students have the unbound freedom to enjoy their own journey of discovery in the brilliant art and science of Jiu Jitsu.

Jason Burns
Black Belt

Jason has been training for 10 years, is a local tattoo artist and a compassionate human being who loves Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt in 2024 from Jason Gagnon.

Chaun McCurdy
Black Belt

Chaun has been training Jiu-Jitsu for 9 years, teaches our morning and lunch classes, is a fitness enthusiast and family man.

Tan Singh
Brown Belt

Tan is an engineer and former center for the University of Saskatoon’s basketball team. He achieved the rank of brown belt in just 3 years (less than half the time of an average student) due to his attention to detail, passion, athletic ability and analytic mind.