Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy is the perfect balance between a competitive and hobbyist training environment. Our community is united by our passion for self-improvement through BJJ. Regardless of your age, skill level, or goals, you’ll be able to enjoy yourself at Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy in Saskatoon. Join our academy for authentic, world-class BJJ.
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Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy strives to create an enjoyable training experience for all martial artists. Through our hands-on drills and training games, we ensure engaging classes that keep students active. It’s more than just fun and competition, though. BJJ is a martial art and self-defense system for individuals to defend themselves against any opponent. We build strong, confident, and capable martial artists. Our program offers endless opportunities for any individual. Improve your lifestyle when you join Valens Jiu Jitsu today.
Owner Andrew Hanson first started training in martial arts in 2012 before beginning to teach two years later. He recognized the value of BJJ and the need for it in Saskatoon when he had to travel internationally just to train. With Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy opening in Fall 2024, Andrew strives to provide top-quality BJJ training and create a legacy through his Kid’s BJJ program.
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We uplift individuals of all ages, skill levels, and walks of life. We are for everyone!
We are a community of like-minded martial artists who are passionate about helping one another.
You will learn how to protect yourself, get in shape, and live a better lifestyle through BJJ.
We are proud of our engaging curriculum filled with hands-on activities and ways to apply your knowledge.
We work towards the growth of the sport and community involvement.
Take the first step towards experiencing the thrill of Jiu Jitsu firsthand by signing up for our Free Week Trial.
Get in shape, have fun and learn. We focus on building and maintaining a strong foundation in the basic positions and the fundamental principles of BJJ. These classes are critical for all levels of practitioners, whether it is your first day or you are a longtime black belt.
Learn the most up-to-date and effective systems of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. This class is perfect for all practitioners who want to learn the in-depth systematic approach we take to the art.
Live and positional practice (scrimmage). This is most practitioners favorite class. Test the skills you have learned in class against your fellow teammates in a fun and controlled environment.
A self-directed class to practice whatever skill or position you would like. An instructor will always be available for questions or clarifications, but we encourage you to take this time to work on whatever YOU feel you need to. Drills and repetition of the movements are key.
If your goal is to compete or increase overall fitness, we encourage you to try our competition class and push yourself to a new level. We utilize games, skill-based drills, positional sparring, and more to improve strength, speed, endurance, and timing.
We focus on building fundamental skills, movement, and flexibility to set the foundation for a long, successful, and safe journey in jiu-jitsu. Our young members are encouraged to be confident leaders, caring teammates, and active competitors.
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Andrew has been training and teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over a decade and has taught at some of the premiere martial arts schools in the country. Andrew has a long career as a competitive athlete competing in major events all over the world and continues to pursue those goals as a black belt under the tutelage of one of Canada’s most decorated competitors Professor Jacob Mackenzie and representing one of the top 5 teams in the world, Grappling Fight Team. Andrew is Saskatoon’s most experienced and successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player and coach and continues to grow and improve. His main focus for the team is to grow the kid’s program and build a stronger martial arts community for the next generation.
Kylee has been training for 5 years and was recently awarded her purple belt. She is one of the kids’ instructors and loves watching them grow and succeed in the sport, becoming stronger, more capable and confident little humans. Off the mats, Kylee is a scientist who received her PhD studying tuberculosis and now researches chronic wasting disease.
Jair is one of Valens Jiu Jitsu’s main instructors and enjoys teaching in the adult and kid programs. As one of Saskatchewan’s top brown belt athletes, Jair has had a great competitive career competing at national, international, and world-level events. Jair continues to pursue those competitive goals and is training under Andrew Hanson and Jacob Mackenzie. Jair is an experienced instructor and is currently going through the instructor certification process with Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy and GFTeam. Jair was voted Instructor of the Year in 2023 by the members at Valens Jiu Jitsu. Additionally, Jair is a father of 3 and a husband and enjoys spending time with his family at the lake and riding his motorcycle.
Valens Jiu Jitsu Academy is proud to coach the future generation of Jiu Jitsu competitors. We’re proud to invest our time in building strong martial artists at such a young age. Join the first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Saskatoon today!
