CJ Martial Arts and Fitness

CJ Martial Arts and Fitness

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CJ Martial Arts and Fitness "Feeding your Martial Arts passion" Teaching Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi Grappling. youth 3-14 & Adults

Since it's initial foot print to Nanaimo in 2008, CJ Martial Arts was formally named Pure Self Defense Studios Created by Jodey Ingalls BJJ Black Belt. Since then Jodey has trained his Senior Students Cara and Jordan Denney to continue the tradition and Practice of Muay Thai Brazilian Jiu-Jitsui and No Gi Grappling in Nanaimo B.C. introducing CJ Martial Arts in the summer 2012. Our School rich in

Photos from CJ Martial Arts and Fitness's post 06/12/2026

CRACKING PADS AND CATCHING KICKS ⚡️

​Taking the impact and giving it right back at CJ Martial Arts. High-level Muay Thai is all about timing, precision, and staying cool under pressure.

Here’s a breakdown of today’s work:

Pic 1: Driving the knee right through the guard. Total commitment. 🛡️🔥

Pic 2: Timing their knee perfectly for a seamless catch, closing the distance, and setting up that devastating elbow up top. 🎯💥

Whether you’re looking to sharp-shoot your technique or just get an incredible workout, this is where it happens. Drop a 🥊 below if you’re ready to get on the mats!


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06/02/2026

Psst....Big news for your gym bestie coming next month!

Double the workouts, double the fun! Bring a friend, Free-July!
Plus, Don't fly solo this July, 50% off for two new members.
Current members bring a friend FREE for the entire month of July!

Working out with friends is fun, double the impact for Muay Thai Classes and Double the taps outs in BJJ class with zero risk. Every member can bring in 1 friend for FREE!

All July long, we're letting our members bring a friend to CJ Martial Arts Muay Thai and BJJ classes for FREE! You can start any time in July, but start on July 1st to take advantage of the entire month! No catches, no hidden fees. Just a whole month of crushing goals together!<

How it works:

Get your friend to sign up online by filling out the FREE class. Then Drop by the front desk with your workout Buddy to get them set up with there July Buddy unlimited month pass!

Limit 1 Free friend per member for the month of July.

See you and your workout Buddy on the floor!

Let's double the impact this summer!

Cara & Jordy Denney

CJ Martial Arts

1722 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC

250-754-6996

Call now to connect with business.

06/02/2026

Working a frame + fade pocket concept in Cara’s class last weekend😎
💥start with a tight guard in the pocket
💥use your lead frame to create length while stepping offline at a 45 degree angle to shut down hip rotation + any knees from your opponent
💥finish with a cross🥊





05/23/2026

When you show up for class and accidentally match with your coach 🙃🤣







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05/15/2026

Cooking dinner as a Muay Thai coach👩🏻‍🍳

The art of eight limbs isn’t just for the gym 😌🤫





05/10/2026

CJ Martial Arts is proud of 18 Year Elijah as he fights a traditional Muay Thai fighter and wins the gold Championship Belt!



Photos from CJ Martial Arts and Fitness's post 05/10/2026

ELIJAH claims the championship belt! Competed against a skilled traditional Muay Thai fighter, adapting effectively to his style while controlling distance with well-placed teeps and strategic angles, showcasing impressive hand volume and timely body shots. We are proud of your debut Kickboxing fight at May 10 2026 CAN-AMS, Vancouver BC.

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1722 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9S1G9

Opening Hours

Monday 2:45pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11:45am - 1pm
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 2:45pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:45am - 1pm
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 10:15am - 1:15pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm