Greenwood Jiu Jitsu Kids Shine at Local Tournament with Heart, Skill, and Sportsmanship

We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news from the competition mats! Eleven of our young athletes from Greenwood Jiu Jitsu in Toronto recently competed in a youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament — and they absolutely showed what our team is all about: skill, heart, discipline, and resilience.

🥇 Our Medal Count

Out of 11 kids who represented Greenwood Jiu Jitsu:

  • 🥇 3 Gold Medals
  • 🥈 2 Silver Medals
  • 🥉 2 Bronze Medals

Every student gave it their all and left everything on the mats. Whether they medaled or not, each child showed the true spirit of martial arts — focus, effort, respect, and determination.


💪 A Strong Showing Despite Setbacks

Two of our competitors unfortunately sustained minor injuries and couldn’t finish their divisions. While it was tough to see them unable to continue, we are incredibly proud of how bravely and skillfully they fought before stepping off the mats. Injuries are always a part of competition sports, and both kids showed incredible composure, maturity, and spirit — we know they’ll come back stronger than ever.

“We don’t just coach to win medals — we coach kids to become stronger humans,” says Coach Chris, who was mat-side supporting every match.


🧠 What Kids Learn Through Competition

At Greenwood, we believe Jiu Jitsu is about more than just technique — it’s about building confidence, focus, and resilience in our students.

Tournaments offer a unique opportunity for kids to:

  • Test their skills under pressure
  • Learn how to win with humility and lose with grace
  • Work through nerves, challenges, and unexpected situations
  • Support teammates and build strong friendships

Win or lose, every student grows through the experience — and that’s what truly matters.


👊 Interested in Jiu Jitsu for Your Child?

If you’ve been searching for kids Jiu Jitsu in Toronto or asking “where can I find youth martial arts near me?” — Greenwood Jiu Jitsu is here to help your child grow stronger, more confident, and more focused through structured, age-appropriate training.

We offer:

  • Beginner-friendly kids classes (ages 4 and up)
  • A clean, safe, and welcoming environment
  • Coaches with years of experience working with kids
  • A strong focus on character development and teamwork

🎉 Congratulations to Our Young Warriors!

To all our competitors — we’re proud of you! Whether you brought home a medal or walked away with lessons and experience, you represented Greenwood Jiu Jitsu with pride and heart. Onward to the next challenge!


📍 Located in Toronto’s East End
Visit greenwoodjiujitsu.com to book a trial class and learn more about our kids’ program.

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GREENWOOD JIU-JITSU is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Nogi Submission Grappling School located in Leaside (N/E corner of Bayview & Moore) in the city or Toronto. We offer Jiu-Jitsu classes for Kids, Parents, Families and Adults and if you’re into competing, we have one of the most successful competition teams in the city. GREENWOOD Jiu-Jitsu represents and is fully affiliated with Checkmat BJJ Team led by the Viera brothers with Prof. Chris Greenwood (black belt) leading all classes.

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