The Peterborough Jiu Jitsu Club was established in 1998, initially located at the YMCA until moving to the Peterborough Multi-Sport Club (PMSC) in 2019. PMSC relocated to Champions Gymnastics, 2410 Lansdowne St W, Cavan-Monaghan, ON K9J 0G5 in the summer of 2021. The club runs year-round. New members, including complete beginners, are welcome at any time.
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Class Times
Little Samurai (5 to 8 years)
Mon 5.00pm - 5.45pm
Juniors (8 to 12 years)
Mon & Wed: 5.45pm to 6.45pm.
Youth (12 to 16 years)
Mon & Wed: 6.45pm to 8.00pm.
Adult (16 years & up)
Mon & Wed 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Sat 3 - 4.30pm
Session Dates
Winter 2: Mar 1st to Apr 29th
(8-week session)
Spring: May 1st to Jun 28th
(9-week session)
Summer: Jul 3rd to Aug 30th
(9-week session)
Session Fees - Winter 2
Little Samurai $135.00
All other ages $160.00
Session Fees - Spring
Little Samurai $150.00
All other ages $180.00
Session Fees - Summer
No Little Samurai program.
All other ages $180.00
Annual membership fees:
Under 18: $20.00 / Adult: $45
Location
Champions Gymnastics
2410 Lansdowne St W
Cavan-Monaghan, ON K9J 0G5
(705) 315-7905
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Instructors
Gerry Taillon - began training at the Peterborough YMCA club under Andy Dobie in March of 2007. Through 2009 Gerry was also a regular student of Kenn Gibb at the Trent University club. With two young children of his own and an eye to the future, Gerry took the opportunity to open the Peterborough YMCA Youth Jiu Jitsu Club in January of 2012, while also serving as an occasional instructor at the Peterborough Jiu Jitsu Club. In September 2020 Gerry took over teaching the youth & family class at the Peterborough Jiu Jitsu Club.
Andy Dobie - began his study of jiu jitsu in 1985 in Plymouth, England, with The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, and has been teaching since 1988. In 1993 he moved to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada and founded Jitsu Canada. Andy is the president and head instructor of Jitsu Canada.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Should a participant withdraw from the program by notifying us prior to the start of the session, we will issue a full refund of the session fee less a $25 administration fee.
Should a participant withdraw from the program during the session, we will issue a pro-rated refund of the session fee (from the date we are notified) less a $25 administration fee.
The annual club membership fee is non-refundable.
There is no credit or refund for participants who miss classes. However, should a participant need to take a break from training due to medical reasons or other necessity, training fees may be suspended for their period of absence (from the date we are notified). A credit for their absence will be applied towards future session fees.
Seminar and grading fees are non-refundable, however a credit can be applied to future events with prior notice.
Classes do not run on statutory holidays.
In the event we cancel classes (statutory holidays and adult Saturday class excluded) due to circumstances beyond our control, e.g. instructor illness, public health emergency, weather emergency, etc., we will offer a credit towards future session fees if the shut-down period exceeds two weeks.
Juniors (8 to 12 years)
Mon & Wed: 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
Adult (16 years & up)
Mon & Wed 7.45pm - 9.15pm & Sat 2 - 3.30pm.
Session Fees
Spring: Little Samurai $210.00
Spring: All other ages $260.00
Summer: All ages $170.00
Annual membership fees:
Under 18: $20.00 / Adult: $45
Champions Gymnastics
2410 Lansdowne St W, Cavan-Monaghan, ON K9J 0G5
(705) 315-7905
Map
Gerry Taillon - began training at the Peterborough YMCA club under Andy Dobie in March of 2007. Through 2009 Gerry was also a regular student of Kenn Gibb at the Trent University club. With two young children of his own and an eye to the future, Gerry took the opportunity to open the Peterborough YMCA Youth Jiu Jitsu Club in January of 2012, while also serving as an occasional instructor at the Peterborough Jiu Jitsu Club. In September 2020 Gerry took over teaching the youth & family class at the Peterborough Jiu Jitsu Club.
Andy Dobie - began his study of jiu jitsu in 1985 in Plymouth, England, with The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, and has been teaching since 1988. In 1993 he moved to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada and founded Jitsu Canada. Andy is the president and head instructor of Jitsu Canada.