Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids & Adults in Vancouver, Langley & Maple Ridge - led by Canada’s only 9th-degree Red Belt. Vancouver:
201-910 Richards St.
We provide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes for Kids and Adults in Vancouver, Langley and Maple Ridge. Master Marcus Soares is an 8th degree black belt under Carlson Gracie Sr and is a first generation member of Carlson Gracie Team. Langley:
103-20691 Hwy. 10
Maple Ridge:
105-11517 Kingston St.
Break the grips, sweep to wrist lock.
Simple, effective and classic Jiu-Jitsu
07/17/2026
🥋 Honouring Grand Master Marcus Soares 🥋
Celebrating 70 Years
and Over 50 Years on the Mats
We invite our extended Marcus Soares BJJ family to join us on Sunday, August 2nd, as we celebrate Grand Master Marcus Soares' 70th birthday.
Whether you are a current or former student, a friend, family member, or someone whose life has been touched by Marcus over the years, we hope you can join us. Even if it has been years since you last trained, we'd love for you to stop by, reconnect with old teammates, and help us celebrate this special milestone.
The afternoon will feature a charity seminar led by two of Marcus's longtime black belts, Denis Kang and Hank Panek, followed by birthday cake and a potluck BBQ.
This year, we're also proud to support Professor Hiro Amano's One More Mile (OMM) Cancer Research Fundraiser, with 100% of seminar donations going directly to the BC Cancer Foundation.
📅 Sunday, August 2
Langley MSBJJ Academy
103-20691 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM – Charity Seminar
📸 3:00 PM – Team Photo
🎂 3:10 PM – Birthday Celebration
🌭 3:30 PM – Potluck BBQ
💛 Suggested Seminar Donation: $100
Every contribution, no matter the amount, is appreciated and will support cancer research. Most importantly, we'd love for you to join us in the celebration.
We hope you'll join us in celebrating Grand Master Marcus Soares, reconnecting with old friends and teammates, and sharing a memorable afternoon together.
Kids No Gi putting in the rounds 💯
Drill it.Fix it. Go again.
🔥 Thursday night training at Marcus Soares BJJ Maple Ridge 🔥
Strong rounds, solid training, and a team that keeps pushing each other to get better every week
Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience, Thursday nights are a great opportunity to learn, roll, and sharpen your game.
All levels welcome. Beginners encouraged 💯
Thursdays 7 PM
Every great technique starts with repetition.
Our Champs Kids class is where students build strong fundamentals through consistent drilling, helping them develop better movement, confidence, and technique one rep at a time.
The future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is built by those willing to invest in it.
Grand Master Marcus Soares continues to share decades of knowledge with the next generation, ensuring the art, the values, and the tradition live on.
An honour to learn from one of the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada.
07/02/2026
Thursday nights at Maple Ridge are a strong example of what makes good coaching matter.
Coach Jon, a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Marcus Soares, brings decades of experience, technical depth, and a high-level understanding of the art.
Alongside him is Coach Zeke, a 4-stripe blue belt in BJJ and brown belt in Judo, bringing strong fundamentals, detail, and another layer of technical insight.
Together they create an environment where beginners can build a solid foundation and experienced students can continue to sharpen their game.
Strong coaching. Strong training. Strong team.
Class starts at 7pm... See you on the mats.
04/14/2026
Most people don't know this…
Marcus Soares came to Canada on a one-year visa, without speaking English.
He made a promise to himself:
He wouldn't leave until he produced at least one black belt.
Today, there are over 30 black belts—and thousands of students impacted across Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, and the Lower Mainland.
We put together a short article that shares part of that story, along with the recent CBC feature.
https://marcussoares.com/marcus-soares-bjj-vancouver-cbc-feature/
| Monday | 12pm - 1:30pm |
| 4:15pm - 9pm | |
| Tuesday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 1:30pm |
| 4:15pm - 9pm | |
| Thursday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 3pm |